AI Simulation, LS vs TR | David Warner and Liam Dawson guide London Spirit to clinical win

08/14/2025

As per Artificial Intelligence, London Spirit will beat Trent Rockets by six wickets in The Hundred Men’s 2025 campaign at Lord’s on Thursday. David Warner will continue his sparkling form with the bat with his third fifty on the trot, while left-arm spinner Liam Dawson picked up two wickets.

‌Pitch & Weather

A dry Lord’s wicket with an even covering of grass promised good carry for the quicks early on, but the surface flattened out, bringing in the spinners also into play. It was a dry and cool evening in London with minimal breeze, as batters enjoyed an excellent day.

Toss & Conditions

Trent Rockets won the toss and elected to bat first.

Lineups

London Spirit: David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson, Jafer Chohan.

Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Tom Banton (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Tom Alsop, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Hose, David Willey (c), Akeal Hosein, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson.

Match Report

A cool and pleasant evening at Lord’s saw London Spirit ride on David Warner’s fireworks and Liam Dawson’s miserly spell to notch a convincing six-wicket win over Trent Rockets in The Hundred Men’s 2025 campaign. Rockets struggled to accelerate on a pitch that rewarded clever variations, while Spirit’s chase was built on a solid platform from their openers.

Winning the toss, the Rockets skipper David Willey backed his batters to post a competitive total. Opener Tom Banton began brightly, punching Olly Stone through point and pulling Jamie Overton for a six. The wicketkeeper-batter hit five fours and a six to top-score for his side with 38 from 24 balls. Joe Root anchored alongside him, but Spirit’s bowlers kept the rate in check. Dawson’s canny left-arm spin accounted for Root and Tom Alsop, with his accuracy forcing false strokes from both batters. However, Rehan Ahmed seemed to enjoy his newfound role in the top order with an entertaining cameo of 27 from 17 balls. But the Rockets crumbled after Rehan’s dismissal, pegging them back to 142/8 at the end of their allotted 100 balls. Dawson ended with impressive figures of 2/14 in his spell of 20 balls, with Olly Stone and Jamie Overton also picking up two wickets.

Warner looked in ominous form for Spirit as he continued from where he left off in the last game. Skipper Kane Williamson played the perfect foil as the home side ended the mandatory powerplay of 25 balls at 54/0. Ferguson’s raw pace briefly halted the Spirit’s progress, as he nailed Warner with a sharp bouncer before castling Smith. At 105/4, there was a ray of hope for the Rockets to continue their unbeaten run, but Ashton Turner and Sean Dickson calmly navigated the chase, rotating strike and punishing the loose deliveries. Turner sealed victory with a cover-driven four, as the side reached 143/4 with nine balls to spare. Ferguson was the pick among the Rockets’ bowlers with figures of 2/22 in 20 balls.

Player of the Match

David Warner was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 56 off 33 balls, his third consecutive fifty in the tournament, that set the tone for a comfortable chase.