Manchester Super Giants Win Maiden Hundred Men’s Title After Tim Seifert Masterclass

Manchester Super Giants 162/5 beat Trent Rockets 158/8 by five wickets Manchester Super Giants created history at Lord’s on August 16, 2026, defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets to win their maiden The Hundred Men’s Competition title. Chasing 159 for victory, the Super Giants reached 162/5 in 98 balls, with Liam Dawson sealing the championship in dramatic fashion with a six with two balls remaining. The victory was set up by a sensational innings from New Zealand batter Tim Seifert, who smashed 72 runs from just 38 balls.

Manchester Super Giants Finally Get Their Hands on the Trophy

The victory ended a long wait for Manchester's men's franchise, which had previously reached the Hundred final twice without winning the title. Playing under their new identity as Manchester Super Giants, the side produced when it mattered most. After losing three consecutive group matches during the competition, they responded with a remarkable five-match winning streak that culminated in their first Hundred championship. Jos Buttler led the side in the final, with the England white-ball star playing an important leadership role as Manchester's campaign reached its climax.

Trent Rockets Post 158/8 at Lord’s

After winning the toss, Manchester Super Giants opted to bowl first, putting Trent Rockets under pressure from the outset. Trent Rockets initially looked to establish a platform through Ben Duckett and Finn Allen, but Manchester's bowling attack soon found breakthroughs. Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad became the key figure with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 33. His spell disrupted the Rockets' middle order and prevented them from accelerating consistently. Trent Rockets were eventually rescued by aggressive contributions from Aneurin Donald, who scored 38 from 19 balls, and Lewis Gregory, who added 32 from 16. Ben Duckett contributed 31, while Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 20. The Rockets finished their 100 balls on 158/8, giving Manchester Super Giants a target of 159.

Tim Seifert Turns the Final on Its Head

The chase appeared competitive, but Tim Seifert quickly changed the complexion of the match. The New Zealand batter attacked from the opening deliveries and never allowed the Trent Rockets bowlers to settle. He smashed 72 from only 38 balls, including seven sixes, producing one of the outstanding innings of the 2026 Hundred season. Seifert's aggressive approach meant that Manchester Super Giants were able to stay ahead of the required rate for much of the chase. His innings was particularly important because the target of 159 had looked challenging on a Lord's surface where the Rockets' total was competitive. Seifert was eventually dismissed, but by then he had done most of the damage.

Late Drama Gives Trent Rockets Hope

Manchester Super Giants appeared to be cruising towards victory before a dramatic late twist. After Seifert's dismissal, the Super Giants suddenly lost momentum. Trent Rockets' Mohammad Amir produced an excellent spell at the death, removing Heinrich Klaasen and Michael Bracewell in successive deliveries. Amir eventually finished with 3 for 29, giving the Rockets a final opportunity to pull off an unlikely comeback. With just a few runs required, the pressure shifted back onto Manchester.

Key Performers

Tim Seifert – 72 off 38 The standout performer of the final. Seifert's seven sixes and rapid scoring rate put Manchester in control of the chase. Noor Ahmad – 3/33 The Afghan spinner was crucial in restricting Trent Rockets after their promising start and finished with three wickets. Mohammad Amir – 3/29 Amir's late wickets created genuine tension in the final stages of the chase and briefly gave Trent Rockets hope. Aneurin Donald – 38 off 19 Donald provided Trent Rockets with one of their most aggressive contributions and helped revive their innings after the middle-order collapse. A Historic Night at Lord’s The 2026 Hundred final will be remembered as the night Manchester finally completed the job. The franchise had previously fallen short in two finals, but this time Tim Seifert's explosive batting, Noor Ahmad's crucial wickets and Liam Dawson's nerve under pressure combined to deliver the trophy. For Trent Rockets, the defeat ended their hopes of completing a men's and women's Hundred double on the same day. Their women's side had already lifted the trophy earlier at Lord's. But for Manchester Super Giants, the result was historic. Their first Hundred men's title is finally theirs.