MSG vs TR Final Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : Manchester Super Giants produced a brilliant performance in the final of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026, defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets to lift the title. Chasing a target of 159 runs at Lord’s, Manchester Super Giants reached 162/5 in 98 balls and secured victory with two balls to spare. Tim Seifert was the star of the final, smashing 72 runs from just 38 balls, while his outstanding performance also earned him the Player of the Series award.
Trent Rockets Post 158 Runs
After being asked to bat first, Trent Rockets finished their 100 balls with 158/8 on the board. Their innings had several important contributions, but they struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined Manchester Super Giants bowling attack.
Ben Duckett gave Trent Rockets a positive start, scoring 31 runs from 24 balls with three fours and a six. Finn Allen added 15 from 13 balls before both openers were dismissed.
Aneurin Donald then provided the biggest attacking contribution for Trent Rockets. He smashed 38 runs from just 19 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. His strike rate of 200 gave the Rockets valuable momentum during the middle part of the innings.
However, the Manchester Super Giants bowlers kept taking wickets at important moments. Sam Billings scored only 4 before being run out, while Tim David was dismissed without scoring.
Lewis Gregory Adds Late Firepower
With Trent Rockets needing a strong finish, Lewis Gregory stepped up with an aggressive 32 from only 16 balls. His innings included two fours and three sixes and helped the Rockets move towards a competitive total.
Craig Overton also contributed 11 runs from just five balls, including two boundaries. Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 20 from 16 balls, helping Trent Rockets reach 158/8 from their 100 balls.
For Manchester Super Giants, Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler, taking three wickets. He conceded 33 runs from his 20 balls. Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson took one wicket each, while Sonny Baker claimed two wickets.
Tim Seifert Leads the Chase
Manchester Super Giants began their chase strongly, but Trent Rockets managed to take wickets at regular intervals. The difference between the two sides, however, was the remarkable batting of Tim Seifert.
Seifert played an explosive innings and completely changed the momentum of the chase. He scored 72 runs from only 38 balls, striking four fours and seven sixes.
His strike rate of 189.47 demonstrated just how aggressively he batted. Seifert attacked the bowlers from the beginning and ensured that Manchester Super Giants remained ahead of the required scoring rate.
His seven sixes were particularly important as they allowed Manchester Super Giants to make rapid progress towards the target.
Paul Walter and Jos Buttler Keep Pressure on Rockets
After Seifert’s dismissal, Manchester Super Giants still needed contributions from the middle order. Paul Walter scored 22 runs from 14 balls, including two fours and a six.
Captain Jos Buttler also played an attacking innings, scoring 23 runs from 14 balls with three sixes. Although both were dismissed, their quick runs ensured that the required rate did not become a major concern.
Calvin Harrison dismissed both Walter and Buttler, giving Trent Rockets a brief opportunity to fight their way back into the final.
Leus du Plooy Finishes the Job
With Manchester Super Giants needing a composed finish, Leus du Plooy took responsibility and remained unbeaten on 27 from 18 balls.
He struck four boundaries and maintained a healthy scoring rate throughout the closing stages. Liam Dawson also contributed an unbeaten 6 from three balls, including a six.
Manchester Super Giants eventually reached 162/5 from 98 balls, completing the chase with two balls remaining.
Mohammad Amir Takes Three Wickets
For Trent Rockets, Mohammad Amir was the most successful bowler. He took three wickets while conceding 29 runs from his 20 balls.
Amir dismissed Tim Seifert, Heinrich Klaasen and Michael Bracewell. His spell gave Trent Rockets hope during the chase, but the total posted by the team proved insufficient.
Calvin Harrison also picked up two wickets, dismissing Paul Walter and Jos Buttler. However, the rest of the bowling attack could not prevent Manchester Super Giants from crossing the finishing line.
Tim Seifert Named Player of the Match
After his match-winning performance, Tim Seifert was named Player of the Match.
His 72-run innings from 38 balls was the defining performance of the final. He struck seven sixes and four fours and maintained an exceptional scoring rate throughout his stay at the crease.
Seifert’s aggressive approach gave Manchester Super Giants control of the chase and ensured that Trent Rockets could not build enough pressure during the second half of the innings.
Tim Seifert Also Wins Player of the Series
Seifert’s outstanding tournament was rewarded with another major honour as he was named Player of the Series.
His consistency and ability to score quickly throughout The Hundred 2026 campaign made him one of the most influential players in Manchester Super Giants’ title-winning season.
Winning both the Player of the Match award in the final and the Player of the Series award underlined his importance to the team’s success.
Manchester Super Giants Lift The Hundred Trophy
Manchester Super Giants completed a memorable campaign by defeating Trent Rockets in the final. The team showed excellent composure while chasing 159 and successfully reached the target in 98 balls.
Trent Rockets had posted a competitive 158, but their bowlers were unable to stop the powerful Manchester Super Giants batting lineup. Tim Seifert’s explosive 72 proved to be the turning point of the contest.
The victory gives Manchester Super Giants the The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 title, while Trent Rockets had to settle for the runners-up position.
Match Result
Trent Rockets: 158/8 (100 balls)
Manchester Super Giants: 162/5 (98 balls)
Manchester Super Giants won by 5 wickets.
Player of the Match: Tim Seifert тАУ 72 runs from 38 balls
Player of the Series: Tim Seifert
The final belonged to Manchester Super Giants and, above all, to Tim Seifert. His fearless batting provided the foundation for the successful chase, while the bowling unit did enough to restrict Trent Rockets to a manageable total. After a thrilling campaign, Manchester Super Giants finished the tournament as The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 champions.
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