Sunrisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Sunrisers Leeds won by 8 wickets with 12 balls remaining in the 10th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Headingley. Mitchell Marsh produced a devastating 63 off 26 balls – striking at 242 with 6 fours and 5 sixes – to dismantle Manchester Super Giants‘ chase and secure a commanding home victory. The win lifts Leeds to 4th (2W 1L, 8pts) while MSG slip to 1st on net run rate (2W 1L, 8pts).
Manchester Super Giants Post 181
Leeds won the toss and elected to bowl, but MSG’s batting lineup made early inroads. Tim Seifert struck 28 off 16 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) before falling at 36/2 in the 4th over. Aiden Markram contributed 32 off 23 (4 fours) but was caught out at 75/1 in the 10th over.
The middle order rallied through a powerful stand between Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen. Buttler remained unbeaten on 63 off 33 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 191, while Klaasen smashed 53 off 27 (5 fours, 3 sixes) at 196 before being caught at 180/3 in the 19th over. MSG reached 181/3 from their 20 overs.
Nathan Ellis was the standout bowler for Leeds, taking 2/32 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 9.6. Brydon Carse claimed 1/47 from 3.2 overs while conceding 14.1 per over.
Sunrisers Leeds Chase Down in Style
Marsh took the attack to MSG from the opening ball. He raced to 63 off just 26 deliveries, with his innings featuring 6 fours and 5 sixes – a strike rate of 242 that left the visitors shell-shocked. Ryan Rickelton provided early support with 13 off 11 (1 four, 1 six) before being caught at 26/2 in the 3rd over.
Marsh’s dismissal – bowled at 118/1 in the 11th over – might have tightened the contest, but Zak Crawley and Harry Brook took Leeds over the line with ease. Crawley finished unbeaten on 55 off 34 (5 fours, 3 sixes) at 162, while Brook struck an unbeaten 42 off 17 (6 sixes) at 247. Leeds reached 184/2 from 14.4 overs to seal a comprehensive victory.
Josh Tongue was MSG’s most expensive bowler, conceding 39 from 2.3 overs at an economy of 15.6 while taking 1 wicket. Sonny Baker took 1/30 from 3.2 overs.
Statz MVP: Mitchell Marsh (Statz Rating: 110.92)
Mitchell Marsh earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 110.92. His explosive 63 off 26 balls set the tone for Leeds’ chase, and his strike rate of 242 was the decisive factor in a match where momentum mattered most. Marsh’s aggressive intent from ball one put MSG’s bowlers under immediate pressure and left them with no pathway back into the contest.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Mitchell Marsh (SL) – Statz Rating: 110.92 | 63 off 26 (SR 242, 6 fours, 5 sixes) – Explosive opening salvo that won the match in the powerplay.
- Jos Buttler (MSG) – Statz Rating: 88.62 | 63 not out off 33 (SR 191, 5 fours, 4 sixes) – Anchored MSG’s innings but couldn’t prevent the chase.
- Harry Brook (SL) – Statz Rating: 86.79 | 42 not out off 17 (SR 247, 6 sixes) – Finished the job with a six-hitting masterclass.
- Heinrich Klaasen (MSG) – Statz Rating: 81.77 | 53 off 27 (SR 196, 5 fours, 3 sixes) – Powerful middle-order contribution in a losing effort.
- Zak Crawley (SL) – Statz Rating: 59.84 | 55 not out off 34 (SR 162, 5 fours, 3 sixes) – Steady hand in the chase alongside Brook.
Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first 11 overs. Mitchell Marsh‘s 63-run blitz took Leeds to 118/1 by the 11th over, leaving MSG needing to defend just 63 runs from the final 9 overs with 8 wickets in hand. When Marsh was bowled at 118/1, the chase was already won – Crawley and Brook merely had to bat out the formality.
Match Context
This was the 10th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Sunrisers Leeds (4th, 2W 1L, 8pts) pick up a crucial home win to stay in contention. Manchester Super Giants (1st on NRR, 2W 1L, 8pts) remain top of the table despite the defeat, but this loss will sting given how comprehensively they were outplayed. Check the full scorecard on Statz and explore bet builder options for this fixture.
