
Trent Rockets Win Second Consecutive Game
Trent Rockets secured their second win in a row, defeating Northern Superchargers at Trent Bridge. Akeal Hosein's impressive new ball burst restricted Superchargers to 124/9, which Rockets chased down with four balls to spare.
Early Wickets Set the Tone
Opting to field, Rockets struck early as Hosein trapped Dawid Malan lbw and Zak Crawley was dismissed in the same over. Michael Pepper and Dan Lawrence failed to make an impact, leaving Superchargers at 34/4.
Harry Brook's Resistance
Harry Brook showed resistance, taking on Hosein and David Willey for boundaries. He formed a vital partnership with Graham Clark, but Marcus Stoinis' introduction turned the tide. Stoinis removed Brook and Imad Wasim in successive deliveries, finishing with figures of 2/0.
Rockets' Chase
Tom Banton and Joe Root looked in good touch, with Banton finding the boundary thrice. Root got going with a six against Matthew Potts. The duo knocked off almost half the target before Wasim cleaned up Banton and Root.
Spinners Make an Impact
Adil Rashid made crucial blows, while Rehan Ahmed did enough damage to drag Rockets closer to the target. Marcus Stoinis and Adam Hose finished the chase with four balls to spare.
Brief Scores
- Northern Superchargers: 124/9 in 100 balls (Harry Brook 45, Graham Clark 36; Marcus Stoinis 2/0, Rehan Ahmed 2/23)
- Trent Rockets: 128/5 in 96 balls (Tom Banton 37; Imad Wasim 3/19)
- Result: Trent Rockets won by 5 wickets