Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Trent Rockets won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) in the 14th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Old Trafford. Finn Allen produced a devastating 72 off just 35 balls – striking at 206 with 11 fours and 2 sixes – to dismantle Manchester Super Giants‘s modest total and propel Rockets to the top of the standings. The win lifts Rockets to 1st (3W 1L, 12pts) while Super Giants slip to 2nd (2W 2L, 8pts).
Manchester Super Giants Limp to 137
Trent Rockets won the toss and elected to bowl first. Aiden Markram opened with 28 off 24 balls (4 fours) before falling caught at 56/1 in the 8th over. Tim Seifert contributed 12 off 9 (2 fours) but was dismissed at 39/2 in the 5th over, leaving Super Giants struggling early.
Jos Buttler steadied the ship with an unbeaten 55 off 37 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 149, but the middle order crumbled around him. Heinrich Klaasen was caught for a duck at 56/3 in the 8th over, and Leus du Plooy finished unbeaten on 40 off 28 (1 four, 2 sixes) as Super Giants limped to 137/3 from their 100 balls.
Craig Overton was the standout bowler, claiming 3/23 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 7.19 – a miserly display that set the tone for Rockets’ chase. Mohammad Amir took 0/24 from 3 overs, while Matt Henry conceded 28 from 3.2.
Allen’s Onslaught Seals Chase in 87 Balls
Ben Duckett was bowled for a duck off the first ball of Rockets’ reply, but Allen took the attack to Super Giants’ bowling from the outset. The New Zealand opener smashed 72 off 35 balls – the highest individual score of the match – with 11 fours and 2 sixes, striking at 206 to dismantle any hope of a Super Giants comeback.
Tom Banton chipped in with 10 off 6 (1 four, 1 six) before falling at 14/2 in the 1st over. Sam Billings added 26 off 19 (3 fours, 1 six) at 137 before being caught, and Tim David managed just 4 off 8 at 98/4. Mitchell Santner finished unbeaten on 24 off 17 (3 fours) as Rockets sealed victory with 13 balls to spare.
Gus Atkinson took 2/27 from 3.2 overs for Super Giants, while Sonny Baker claimed 2/31 from 2.5. Josh Tongue conceded 29 from 3.2 overs without taking a wicket.
Statz MVP: Finn Allen (Statz Rating: 122.51)
Finn Allen earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 122.51. His 72 off 35 balls at a strike rate of 206 was the decisive blow in a match where Rockets needed quick runs to overcome Super Giants’ bowling. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and Allen’s explosive batting in a chase scenario delivered maximum value. He was also named official Man of the Match.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Finn Allen (TR) – Statz Rating: 122.51 | 72 off 35 (SR 206, 11 fours, 2 sixes) – Devastating chase-winning innings that set the tone from ball one.
- Craig Overton (TR) – Statz Rating: 84.13 | 3/23 from 3.2 overs (economy 7.19) – Miserly spell that restricted Super Giants in the powerplay.
- Jos Buttler (MSG) – Statz Rating: 77.93 | 55 not out off 37 (SR 149, 2 fours, 4 sixes) – Anchored Super Giants’ innings but lacked support.
- Leus du Plooy (MSG) – Statz Rating: 59.62 | 40 not out off 28 (1 four, 2 sixes) – Useful lower-order contribution in a losing effort.
- Gus Atkinson (MSG) – Statz Rating: 57.73 | 2/27 from 3.2 overs – Took key wickets but couldn’t stem Allen’s flow.
Turning Point
The match turned in the opening over of Rockets’ chase. Ben Duckett was bowled for a duck at 0/1 off ball 0.2, but Finn Allen immediately took the attack to Super Giants’ bowlers. His aggressive intent from the first ball he faced – striking at 206 across his 35-ball innings – shifted the momentum irreversibly. By the time he was joined by Sam Billings at 14/2, Rockets were already on course for victory, and Allen’s continued onslaught made Super Giants’ target look increasingly vulnerable.
Match Context
This was the 14th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Trent Rockets (1st, 3W 1L, 12pts) move to the top of the standings with a dominant performance, while Manchester Super Giants (2nd, 2W 2L, 8pts) slip despite Buttler’s unbeaten half-century. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for complete match details, and explore Rockets’ performance with the Statz Bet Builder.
