The Hundred Men’s 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 31

Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix will play IN the 31st game of the Hundred Men’s 2025 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on August 27. With three victories from seven games and 12 points, Birmingham Phoenix are now ranked fourth in the standings. They will be motivated to finish well and maintain their chance of making the playoffs after defeating Manchester Originals going into this match.

However, a victory here would put the Trent Rockets in a strong position and guarantee a direct trip to the final. They have an net run rate of 0.441 after winning five of their seven games and managing 20 points. The Rockets, who won their most recent game, are also highly motivated.

Here are the top 3 players’ battles to watch out for in match 31 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:

1. Joe Root vs Trent Boult

Joe Root has exceeded all expectations with 203 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 141.95. He has scored two fifties, and his best score has been 76 runs. This has shown that England’s best Test batter has adapted brilliantly to The Hundred format. He has added power to his game to keep things moving along. He thrives on strike rotation, anchoring one end and deft placement for quick runs.

Trent Boult has had a quiet tournament. Despite retiring from international cricket, Boult is still a force in T20 leagues. He is dangerous with the new ball as he swings it prodigiously both ways. This is enough for him to claim some early wickets. His battle with Root will be interesting to see, as they have faced each other quite a few times.

2. Liam Livingstone vs Rehan Ahmed

Liam Livingstone’s form in The Hundred Men’s tournament has been top-notch so far. He has 231 runs at a strike rate of 162.67 and a best score of 69*. Livingstone has the ability to alter the course of the game in just a few deliveries, as he did against Rashid Khan. His power-hitting is not limited to pacers, but he is equally brutal against spin. However, quality spin has been a bane for him.

Rehan Ahmed becomes the perfect counter to Livingstone in this context. The young leggie has seven wickets to his name with an economy of 7.20. He has grown in stature as a genuine all-rounder this season but his forte remains leg-spin. He loves bowling googlies and can deceive Livingstone with that.

3. Joe Clarke vs Marcus Stoinis

Joe Clarke has had a solid season for the Birmingham team with 223 runs at a stunning strike rate of 157.04. He has hit 26 fours and seven sixes as well. He has proven useful at the top of the order by combining aggression and calmness. Clarke has frequently rescued Birmingham Phoenix from dire situations when they have lost early wickets.

Marcus Stoinis, known more for his big-hitting prowess, has been the best bowler for the Rockets this season. While he has scored 70 runs so far, Stoinis has also excelled by taking eight wickets, the most for the Rockets. His economy has been 8.91, with best bowling figures of two wickets for no runs.

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