Manchester Super Giants claimed the men's Hundred title with a five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets at Lord's, a contest decided in the closing balls after a Seifert-led run chase.
Key facts
- Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets in the men's Hundred final.
- Tim Seifert scored 72 off 38 balls to steer the chase.
- The final at Lord's went down to the last three balls.
- Trent Rockets missed out on becoming the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year.
Manchester Super Giants were crowned men’s Hundred champions after a five-wicket win over Trent Rockets in a dramatic final at Lord’s, according to Sky Sports and the BBC.
The match was settled in its closing stages, with the result decided by the last three balls of the contest, Sky Sports reported.
Tim Seifert was the standout performer, producing what Sky Sports described as an imperious innings of 72 from 38 balls to steer the Super Giants to their target.
The BBC reported that the Super Giants survived a late wobble to seal the win, holding their nerve in the tense final overs at cricket’s most famous ground.
The defeat denied Trent Rockets the chance to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, according to the BBC.
The victory adds the men’s Hundred title to Manchester Super Giants’ honours after a final that lived up to the competition’s billing for high drama.
Why it matters
The Hundred remains one of English cricket's marquee short-format competitions, and a final decided in the last three balls underlines its appeal to new and existing fans. The result also ends Trent Rockets' bid for a rare double, denying them both trophies in a single year.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the men's Hundred final?
Manchester Super Giants won the men's Hundred final, beating Trent Rockets by five wickets at Lord's.
How did the final finish?
The final was a last-gasp thriller that went down to the last three balls, according to Sky Sports.
Who was the standout player?
Tim Seifert produced 72 off 38 balls to steer the Super Giants to the title.