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The Hundred Men's 2026, Final: Manchester Super Giants face Trent Rockets in blockbuster final

Saturday, 15-Aug-2026, 08:00 AM
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Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants are gearing up to meet in the Hundred men’s final at Lord’s on Sunday. Trent Rockets were the first team to lock in a finals spot after topping the points table with six wins from eight games. On the other hand, Manchester Giants fought through the eliminator to earn their place in the final of the showpiece event. Manchester sealed their final berth with an impressive 20-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds in the eliminator at The Oval on Friday.

Both teams recently faced each other in the 14th match earlier in the tournament, where Rockets recorded a statement six-wicket win, chasing down 138 with 13 balls to spare. Undoubtedly, the match is going to be highly exciting with both sides looking to get their hands on the title. 

Head-to-head

Matches - 7

Manchester Super Giants won - 1

Trent Rockets won - 6

Manchester Super Giants likely XI: Paul Walter, Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (c&wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Michael Bracewell, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad, Sonny Baker

Trent Rockets likely XI: Finn Allen, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Sam Billings (c&wk), Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Calvin Harrison, Craig Overton, Matt Henry, Ben Sanderson

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