MSG vs SRL Eliminator Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : Manchester Super Giants produced a dominant performance to defeat Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs and secure their place in the The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 final. Batting first, Manchester Super Giants posted an imposing 186/4 from 100 balls, before restricting Sunrisers Leeds to 166/7 in their allotted 100 balls.
The victory sets up a final clash between Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants at Lord’s, London, on Sunday, August 16. The championship match will begin at 6:00 PM local time, with Indian viewers able to watch the action from 10:30 PM IST.
Paul Walter and Heinrich Klaasen Power Manchester to 186
Manchester Super Giants lost Tim Seifert early after he was dismissed for just two balls, but Paul Walter and Jos Buttler quickly rebuilt the innings.
Walter played an outstanding attacking innings, scoring 80 runs from 46 balls. He struck three fours and eight sixes, giving Manchester the momentum they needed during the middle part of the innings.
Jos Buttler then added 33 from 20 balls, including three fours and two sixes. His aggressive approach kept the scoring rate high and created the perfect platform for Heinrich Klaasen.
Klaasen was the standout batter of the innings. He smashed 63 from just 26 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 242.31. His explosive finish pushed Manchester Super Giants to 186/4.
Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten on four as Manchester finished with a formidable total.
For Sunrisers Leeds, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts and Nathan Ellis picked up one wicket each. Carse was particularly economical, conceding only 22 runs from his 20 balls.
Josh Tongue Leads Sunrisers Leeds’ Collapse
Sunrisers Leeds needed 187 to win, but their chase suffered early setbacks. Mitchell Marsh started aggressively, scoring 10 from six balls, but Josh Tongue dismissed him quickly.
Zak Crawley was also removed for six, leaving Sunrisers Leeds under pressure. Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook then combined to give their team hope.
Rickelton played an excellent unbeaten innings of 54 from 34 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. Brook contributed 49 from 31 balls, smashing seven fours and two sixes.
Their partnership kept Sunrisers Leeds in the contest, but Manchester Super Giants continued to take wickets at important moments.
Josh Tongue was the main difference. He produced an outstanding spell, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs from 20 balls. His wickets prevented Sunrisers Leeds from building enough momentum during the closing stages.
Sonny Baker also bowled effectively, claiming two wickets for 39 runs. Liam Dawson added another wicket as Sunrisers Leeds eventually finished on 166/7.
Josh Tongue Named Player of the Match
Josh Tongue was named Player of the Match after his match-winning bowling performance.
The fast bowler finished with figures of 4/26 from 20 balls, repeatedly breaking partnerships and putting Sunrisers Leeds under pressure. His dismissal of key batters played a major role in Manchester Super Giants defending their total.
Tongue’s performance was particularly important because Sunrisers Leeds had two dangerous batters in Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook. Although both scored heavily, Tongue’s wickets prevented the chase from reaching its final stages with enough momentum.
Manchester Super Giants Set Up Final Against Trent Rockets
With this victory, Manchester Super Giants have earned their place in the The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 final. They will now face Trent Rockets at Lord’s, London, on Sunday.
Manchester will enter the final with plenty of confidence after producing a strong all-round performance. Their batting lineup showed tremendous power, with Walter and Klaasen doing most of the damage, while their bowling attack successfully defended a high total.
Trent Rockets will now face a Manchester side packed with explosive batting options and a bowling attack capable of taking wickets at crucial moments.
The final promises to be a major contest. Manchester Super Giants will be aiming to finish their campaign by lifting the trophy, while Trent Rockets will be determined to stop them and claim the title themselves.
The match at Lord’s will begin at 6:00 PM local time, 5:00 PM GMT and 10:30 PM IST. After Manchester Super Giants’ impressive victory over Sunrisers Leeds, all eyes will now turn to the final showdown with Trent Rockets.
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