Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Trent Rockets won by 4 wickets with 2 balls remaining in the 8th match of 34 in The Hundred at Trent Bridge. Ben Duckett delivered a masterclass with the bat, smashing 75 off 47 balls to guide the hosts to a tense chase victory over London Spirit. The win lifts Trent Rockets to 4th (1W 1L, 4pts) while London Spirit remain rooted to 7th (0W 2L, 0pts) with back-to-back defeats.
London Spirit Innings – Brevis Fires but Falls Short of 170
Trent Rockets won the toss and elected to bowl first. London Spirit got off to a blistering start through Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who struck 24 off just 14 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes) before falling caught at 40/1 in the 4th over. Jonny Bairstow departed for a golden duck at 9/2 in the 1st over, but James Rew steadied the ship with 26 off 15 (5 fours) at 64/3.
Liam Livingstone contributed 33 off 24 (3 fours, 1 six) to build momentum, but the innings was anchored by Dewald Brevis, who struck 39 off 24 balls (1 four, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 163. Brevis was the standout performer for London Spirit, taking the attack to the Rockets bowlers in the middle overs and pushing the total towards 160.
Jamie Overton chipped in with 9 off 5 (1 six), while David Willey added 11 off 7 (2 fours) before being run out in the 19th over. Andrew Tye was bowled for 7 off 5 (1 six) in the final over as London Spirit posted 159/9 from their 20 overs.
Craig Overton was the pick of Rockets’ bowlers with 2/40 from 3.2 overs, while Calvin Harrison took 2/25 from 3.2 and Lewis Gregory claimed 1/17 from 2.3. Mitchell Santner took 1/21 from 2.3 overs, and Mohammad Amir conceded 25 from 3.2 while taking 1 wicket.
Trent Rockets Chase – Duckett’s Masterclass Seals Victory
Finn Allen fell cheaply for a duck at 15/1 in the 2nd over, but Duckett took charge immediately. The Rockets opener struck 75 off 47 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 160, dominating the chase with aggressive batting and intelligent shot selection. His partnership with Tom Banton (22 off 14, 2 fours, 1 six) added 72 runs for the second wicket before Banton fell at 87/2 in the 11th over.
Tim David managed just 9 off 10 at 109/3, but Sam Billings provided crucial late-order firepower with 22 off 10 (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 220. Billings’ quickfire knock took Rockets to 133/4 in the 17th over, but the chase tightened as wickets fell around Duckett.
Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 7 off 4, and Craig Overton finished the job with a brutal 20 off 6 (2 sixes) at a strike rate of 333, sealing victory with 2 balls to spare. Duckett’s 75 was the cornerstone of the chase, and his composure under pressure proved decisive.
Adam Milne was London Spirit’s leading bowler with 2/25 from 3.2 overs, while Andrew Tye took 2/35 from 3.2 and Jamie Overton claimed 1/30 from 3. David Willey took 1/24 from 3.2 overs, but Spirit’s bowling attack lacked the precision needed to defend 159.
Statz MVP: Craig Overton (Statz Rating: 107.84)
Craig Overton earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 107.84. The all-rounder delivered a match-defining performance – taking 2/40 with the ball to restrict London Spirit’s scoring, then finishing the chase with a brutal 20 off 6 (2 sixes) at a strike rate of 333. His combined impact across both disciplines was the difference in a tight contest. Official Man of the Match went to Ben Duckett.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Craig Overton (TR) – Statz Rating: 107.84 | 2/40 with the ball, 20 off 6 (SR 333) with the bat. All-round match-winner in the final overs.
- Ben Duckett (TR) – Statz Rating: 90.18 | 75 off 47 (SR 160, 12 fours, 2 sixes). Dominant chase-leading innings under pressure.
- Dewald Brevis (LS) – Statz Rating: 61.85 | 39 off 24 (SR 163, 1 four, 4 sixes). Explosive middle-order display in defeat.
- David Willey (LS) – Statz Rating: 60.77 | 11 off 7 with the bat, 1/24 from 3.2 overs with the ball. Solid all-round contribution.
- Calvin Harrison (TR) – Statz Rating: 60.63 | 2/25 from 3.2 overs. Economical bowling display in the powerplay and middle overs.
Turning Point
The match turned when Ben Duckett was caught for 75 at 108/1 in the 14th over (ball 14.4). Duckett had been carrying the chase, striking at 160, and his dismissal left Trent Rockets needing 52 off 35 balls with the middle order exposed. However, Sam Billings‘ explosive 22 off 10 and Craig Overton‘s finishing flourish of 20 off 6 shifted momentum decisively back to Rockets, sealing a thrilling victory.
Match Context and Standings
This was the 8th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Trent Rockets (4th, 1W 1L, 4pts) pick up a crucial home win to stay in contention. London Spirit (7th, 0W 2L, 0pts) remain winless after two matches and face mounting pressure to turn their campaign around. Manchester Super Giants lead the table with 2 wins from 2, while Welsh Fire sit second with identical record. See the full scorecard and H2H history on Statz, plus the bet builder and Trent Bridge venue details for complete match coverage.
