Manchester Supergiants claimed The Hundred 2026 championship with an emphatic five wicket triumph over Trent Rockets in the final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. A clinical bowling effort combined with a dominant batting chase allowed Sanjiv Goenka owned franchise to secure its first title in the competition. The team successfully chased down the target with two balls remaining in the match.
Trent Rockets Innings and Scorecard
Batting first after winning the toss, Trent Rockets set a target of 159 runs by scoring 158 for 8 in their allotted 100 balls. The bowlers from Manchester Supergiants maintained tight discipline throughout the innings to keep the opposition's total within reach. In reply with the ball for Trent Rockets, Mohammad Amir emerged as the top performer with 3 wickets, while Calvin Harrison provided support by picking up 2 wickets.
Tim Seifert Steers Manchester Supergiants to Victory
During the run chase, opening batter Tim Seifert laid a strong foundation with a fiery knock of 72 off 38 deliveries, hitting 7 sixes and 4 boundaries. Captain Jos Buttler contributed a swift 23 off 14 balls, and Paul Walter chipped in with a crucial 22 off 14 balls. Leus du Plooy ensured there were no late stumbles by remaining undefeated on 27 off 18 balls. Manchester Supergiants reached 162 for 5 in 98 balls to seal a memorable title victory.
