Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave Scorecard · The Hundred 2026

Southern Brave won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in the 29th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Tristan Stubbs delivered a match-winning 52 off 28 balls as the visitors chased down Trent Rockets‘ 158 with clinical precision. The result leaves Trent Rockets top of the table on 6 wins from 8 matches, while Southern Brave climb to 6th with 3 wins from 8.

Trent Rockets Post 158 for 5

Southern Brave won the toss and elected to bowl, but Trent Rockets made them work hard for their victory. Ben Duckett fell early for 17 off 14 at 17/1 in the 2.4th ball, caught off Daniel Worrall. Finn Allen provided early fireworks with 23 off 12 (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 192, but was clean bowled at 62/2 in the 7.2nd ball.

Aneurin Donald struck aggressively for 19 off 9 (1 four, 2 sixes) before being caught at 40/3 in the 5.2nd ball. Sam Billings (13 off 12) and Tim David (15 off 12, 1 four, 1 six) kept the innings ticking, but it was Mitchell Santner who provided the crucial late acceleration. Santner finished unbeaten on 35 off 23 (3 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 152, while Lewis Gregory added an unbeaten 28 off 18 (4 fours) to push Rockets to 158/5 from their 100 balls.

Adil Rashid was the standout bowler for Southern Brave with 1/25 from 3.2 overs, while Chris Jordan took 1/28 from 2.3 and Marcus Stoinis claimed 1/29 from 2.3. Nikhil Chaudhary also picked up 1/20 from 2.3 overs.

Southern Brave Chase Down in Style

The chase began brightly with Jamie Smith striking 26 off 18 (3 fours, 1 six) before being caught at 42/1 in the 5.4th ball. Moeen Ali contributed 17 off 14 (1 four, 1 six) but fell at 60/2 in the 7.4th ball, leaving Southern Brave needing 99 from 92 balls with 5 wickets in hand.

Enter Tristan Stubbs. The South African batter took the attack to Trent Rockets’ bowling, striking 52 off just 28 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 186. His partnership with David Miller (14 off 10, 2 fours) added 18 runs before Miller was clean bowled at 78/3 in the 10.2nd ball. But Stubbs’ momentum was unstoppable – he remained unbeaten as Marcus Stoinis arrived to deliver the killer blow.

Stoinis smashed 46 off 25 (4 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 184, adding 81 crucial runs with Stubbs before being caught at 148/4 in the 18.3rd ball. Nikhil Chaudhary finished the job unbeaten on 3 off 2 as Southern Brave sealed victory with 3 balls to spare.

Craig Overton was Trent Rockets’ best bowler with 1/18 from 3.2 overs, while Ben Sanderson took 1/37 from 3.2. Calvin Harrison went for 32 from 1.4 overs with 2 wickets, his economy of 3.2 proving costly in the final stages.

Statz MVP: Marcus Stoinis (Statz Rating: 96.92)

Marcus Stoinis earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 96.92. His all-round contribution – 46 off 25 with the bat and 1/29 from 2.3 overs with the ball – proved decisive in Southern Brave’s chase. Stoinis’ aggressive batting in the middle overs, combined with his earlier bowling spell, made him the match-defining performer across both disciplines.

Top 5 Statz Ratings

• Marcus Stoinis (SB) – Statz Rating: 96.92 | 46 off 25 (SR 184) plus 1/29 with the ball. Dominant all-round display in the chase.
• Tristan Stubbs (SB) – Statz Rating: 86.57 | 52 off 28 (SR 186, 4 fours, 3 sixes). Match-winning unbeaten knock under pressure.
• Mitchell Santner (TR) – Statz Rating: 70.36 | 35 off 23 (SR 152, 3 fours, 1 six). Crucial late-order acceleration for Rockets.
• Craig Overton (TR) – Statz Rating: 58.28 | 1/18 from 3.2 overs at economy 0.9. Miserly bowling in a losing effort.
• Finn Allen (TR) – Statz Rating: 57.21 | 23 off 12 (SR 192, 1 four, 2 sixes). Explosive start despite early dismissal.

Turning Point

The match turned decisively when Tristan Stubbs and Marcus Stoinis combined for their 81-run partnership from the 10th over onwards. With Southern Brave at 78/3 needing 81 from 60 balls, the pair’s aggressive striking – Stubbs at 186 and Stoinis at 184 – shifted the momentum irreversibly. By the time Stoinis fell at 148/4 in the 18.3rd ball, the chase was all but won, leaving just 11 runs from 10 balls – a formality for Chaudhary to complete.

Match Context

This was the 29th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Trent Rockets remain top of the table with 6 wins from 8 matches (24 points, net run rate 1.068), but this defeat shows they are not invincible. Southern Brave climb to 6th with 3 wins from 8 (12 points, net run rate 0.165) – a statement victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. See the full scorecard and H2H on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more insights.