Trent Rockets vs London Spirit in Match 8 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 is a big early-season game because both sides are still looking to build rhythm and bank points quickly. The match is set for 26 July 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, with a scheduled start of 10:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM local time.
Trent Rockets come into this game after scoring 204 in their opener but still ending up short in the chase, while London Spirit also arrive needing a stronger all-round performance after failing to chase 138 in their first outing. Both teams are under pressure to avoid falling behind in the points table early in the tournament.
Trent Bridge should offer a decent batting surface with enough value for shots, but bowlers who hit hard lengths and use the new ball well can still get reward early on. The venue has often supported competitive totals in short-format cricket, so a score around the par range could be good enough if the bowling stays disciplined.
Weather for the match in Nottingham is expected to be mostly cloudy, around 18.8 C, with 76% humidity and about a 15% chance of rain. That suggests conditions should be playable, although the cloud cover may give seamers a little movement.
Trent Rockets showed batting firepower in their first game, and that is a major positive, but their bowling unit did not defend the total well enough. That makes them dangerous at the top, yet a little vulnerable if they lose early wickets or fail to control the middle phase.
London Spirit’s opening loss exposed their dependence on a few key names to do the heavy lifting with the bat. They need a more complete team performance, especially from the middle order, if they want to challenge a Rockets side that has already shown it can score quickly.
The Hundred 2026 Match Details
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Match: Trent Rockets vs London Spirit, 8th Match
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Tournament: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
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Date: 26 July 2026.
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Time: 6:00 PM local time, 10:30 PM IST.
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Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
The Hundred 2026 Live Streaming Info:
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 is being shown live on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with selected matches also on BBC and BBC iPlayer.
For viewers in India and the Indian subcontinent, the tournament is on Sony Sports Network on TV and FanCode for live streaming.
Live Streaming Info:
The Hundred Men’s 2026 will be live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Live Score Info:
Trent Rockets vs London Spirit, 8th Match 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Trent Rockets vs London Spirit
Here’s the wider streaming guide for the tournament:
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UK: Sky Sports, BBC; streaming on Sky Go, NOW, BBC iPlayer.
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India / Indian subcontinent: Sony Sports Network; streaming on FanCode.
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USA / Canada: Willow, DAZN.
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Caribbean: ESPN.
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MENA: beIN Sports.
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Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport.
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Australia: FOX Cricket; streaming on Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go.
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New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ; streaming on Sky Sport Now and TVNZ+
Head To Head
The head-to-head record in The Hundred slightly favours Trent Rockets. Across the listed meetings, Trent Rockets lead 3-2 over London Spirit, with no result not recorded in the available previews.
The last five meetings have been split closely, but the most useful recent pattern is that the Rockets have had the better overall edge in the rivalry. One recent cited result also shows London Spirit successfully defending/chasing against the Rockets in August 2025, which underlines how competitive this fixture has been.
Team Analysis
Trent Rockets
Trent Rockets’ biggest strength is their top-order power. Finn Allen, Tom Banton and Ben Duckett give them the kind of aggressive batting that can blow a game open quickly, while all-round support from Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings and Mitchell Santner adds balance.
Their weakness is in the bowling execution under pressure. They scored well in the opener, but the attack could not protect the total, so they need tighter death bowling and better control in the middle overs.
Key players for Rockets include Finn Allen for early momentum, Tom Banton for acceleration, Sam Billings for stability, and Mitchell Santner for control plus all-round impact. If their strike bowlers hold their lines, they will be hard to beat at home.
London Spirit
London Spirit have serious match-winning names in Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Adam Zampa, Jamie Overton, Tymal Mills, Jonny Bairstow and Dewald Brevis, which gives them plenty of upside. Their bowling depth is especially strong on paper, with pace, spin and all-round options available.
The concern is consistency. Their first game showed that the side can struggle if the batting does not build partnerships, and if Livingstone is forced to do too much on his own.
Their key players are Livingstone as the central all-round threat, Zampa for middle-overs control, Willey for left-arm balance, and Bairstow or Brevis as the explosive batting options. If those names fire together, Spirit can absolutely flip the script.
Probable XIs
Trent Rockets probable XI: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Sam Billings, Tim David, Lewis Gregory, Mitchell Santner, Craig Overton, Mohammad Amir, Matt Henry, Calvin Harrison.
London Spirit probable XI: Jonny Bairstow, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kiran Carlson, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Adam Zampa, Tymal Mills, Adam Milne.
This looks like a close contest, but Trent Rockets have a slight edge because of home conditions, a stronger recent scoring template, and a better head-to-head record. London Spirit have the bowling depth to stay alive, yet their batting needs to be more reliable for them to tilt the game.