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Manchester Super Giants clinched their inaugural Hundred title at Lord’s, edging past Trent Rockets in a thrilling final. The Old Trafford-based franchise successfully chased down the Rockets’ total of 158-8, reaching 162-5 in 98 balls to secure victory by five wickets. The triumph marks a significant achievement for the Super Giants, who have now won their first men’s Hundred crown after previously losing two finals, including a defeat to the Rockets in 2022.
The Super Giants’ chase came down to a dramatic final moments, with New Zealand batter Tim Seifert’s exceptional 72 off 38 balls proving decisive. Seifert’s aggressive innings, which featured seven sixes and four fours, provided the foundation for the successful pursuit. However, late-order resistance nearly cost the franchise as Mohammad Amir and Ben Sanderson applied pressure in the closing stages, dismissing key batters and reducing the equation to three runs off three balls.
Liam Dawson ultimately sealed the victory with a composed six over mid-wicket with two deliveries remaining. For the Rockets, who had topped the table and entered the final as favorites, batting performances were inconsistent despite contributions from Aneurin Donald’s 38 off 19 and cameos from Mitch Santner and Lewis Gregory. The loss meant the Rockets failed to become the first franchise to claim both men’s and women’s Hundred titles in the same season, having won the women’s competition earlier.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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