Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds by 10 wickets (with 33 balls remaining) - The Hundred Match Report

Manchester Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved inspired as Sunrisers Leeds crumbled to 127 all out in 16.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 32 off 23 (5 fours, 1 six) before falling at 62/1 in the 7th over, but the rest of the order offered little resistance. Ryan Rickelton managed just 17 off 7 (1 four, 1 six) at 42/2 in the 4th over, while Zak Crawley contributed 31 off 28 before being caught at 113/3 in the 17th over.

Harry Brook (10 off 7) and Daniel Lawrence (12 off 10) both fell cheaply, while Matthew Revis managed 6 off 7 at 111/5 in the 15th over. Tom Lawes (1 off 5) and Brydon Carse (12 off 8, 2 fours) offered brief resistance, but the damage was done. Matty Potts was run out for 1 at 127/9 in the 19th over to seal a dismal collapse.

Gus Atkinson was the standout bowler with 3/30 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 9.38, while Sonny Baker took 2/22 from 3.2 overs. Liam Dawson claimed 1/15 from 2.3 overs and Noor Ahmad took 1/31 from 3.2, as Manchester’s bowling attack suffocated Leeds from the outset.

The chase was a formality. Tim Seifert took the attack to Leeds’ bowling from ball one, racing to 80 off just 40 balls with a strike rate of 200. His innings was studded with 5 fours and 7 sixes – a display of controlled aggression that left the opposition helpless. Paul Walter provided excellent support with an unbeaten 44 off 28 (3 fours, 3 sixes), striking at 157 to ensure Manchester never took their foot off the gas.

The pair put on an unbroken 128-run stand, chasing down the target in just 11.1 overs with 33 balls to spare. Brydon Carse was the most expensive of Leeds’ bowlers, conceding 48 from 2.5 overs, while Nathan Ellis (0/18 from 3.2) and Matty Potts (0/25 from 2.3) had no answer to Manchester’s onslaught.

Tim Seifert earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 114.86. His unbeaten 80 off 40 balls – struck at 200 with 7 sixes – was the defining performance of the match. Seifert’s aggressive intent from the first ball set the tone for Manchester’s chase and made the target look trivial. The official Man of the Match award also went to Seifert.

• Tim Seifert (MSG) – Statz Rating: 114.86 | 80 off 40 (SR 200, 7 sixes) – Explosive opening salvo that won the match in a canter.
• Paul Walter (MSG) – Statz Rating: 59.34 | 44 off 28 (SR 157, 3 sixes) plus 1/4 from 0.5 overs – Excellent all-round contribution in a dominant display.
• Sonny Baker (MSG) – Statz Rating: 57.62 | 2/22 from 3.2 overs (economy 6.6) – Tight bowling that strangled Leeds’ middle order.
• Mitchell Marsh (SL) – Statz Rating: 56.17 | 32 off 23 (SR 139, 5 fours, 1 six) – Only bright spot in a Leeds batting collapse.
• Ryan Rickelton (SL) – Statz Rating: 55.44 | 17 off 7 (SR 243, 1 six) – Quick-fire cameo that came too early in the innings.

The match turned decisively when Mitchell Marsh was caught at 62/1 in the 7th over. Marsh had been Leeds’ only batsman showing intent, and his dismissal exposed a fragile middle order. From that point, wickets tumbled at regular intervals – Ryan Rickelton fell at 42/2, Harry Brook at 76/4, and Daniel Lawrence at 94/5. By the time Zak Crawley was caught at 113/3, Leeds were already out of the contest.

This was the 30th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Manchester Super Giants (2nd, 5W 3L, 20pts) move above Sunrisers Leeds on net run rate, with both teams on 20 points. The Giants’ dominant bowling and explosive batting display was a statement of intent as the tournament enters its final stages. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more analysis.