Rashid Khan delivered a stunning performance with figures of 5-17, dismantling the batting efforts of the Manchester Super Giants as MI London claimed a commanding 45-run victory at The Oval. His spell is the fifth-best in the history of The Hundred men's competition, a testament to his class and control. This win elevates MI London to second place in the standings, overtaking Welsh Fire on net run-rate, while Super Giants now find themselves in fifth following their third consecutive loss.
MI's strong batting set the stage
MI London laid the foundation for the result with a robust batting performance, scoring 183-6 in their 100 balls. Will Jacks played a pivotal innings, scoring 62 from just 31 deliveries. His explosive knock included six sixes and three fours, showcasing his ability to clear boundaries. Nicholas Pooran provided crucial support, adding 54 in 28 balls with four sixes and five fours. The duo of Jacks and James Vince started the innings strongly, forging an opening partnership worth 71 runs. However, the tempo slowed slightly after Jacks was dismissed when he skied a catch to Aiden Markram off Noor Ahmad's delivery.
Pooran took over at the number three position and displayed aggressive strokeplay, anchoring the innings and guiding the team to a competitive total. His innings was a masterclass in hitting the right shots, but he too fell to Josh Tongue’s (2-13) clever bowling, with three wickets falling from the last eight balls of the innings. Tongue's efforts added just 13 runs to the score from his over, highlighting the pressure MI maintained late in their innings.
Super Giants' chase falls apart
Super Giants entered the chase with a daunting target of 184. Aiden Markram started on the front foot, scoring a rapid 50 off 26 balls, giving the team a brisk start. However, Rashid Khan's arrival changed the narrative. He first dismissed Tim Seifert for 17, before dismissing Jos Buttler caught in the deep for just two runs. Markram was next to go, caught at mid-wicket by Sam Curran off Nathan Sowter, signaling the start of a relentless collapse.
Rashid then turned his attention to the middle order, removing Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Moores, and Liam Dawson in quick succession. As the pressure mounted, wickets tumbled with increasing frequency, and the Super Giants struggled to find any momentum. Sonny Baker was the last man to fall, as the side was bowled out for 138, five balls before the allotted 100 deliveries. The inability to build partnerships or stabilize the innings proved fatal for the chasing side.
Rashid's performance was instrumental in securing the win for MI London. His ability to vary flight and spin consistently troubled the batsmen, making it difficult to settle into the innings. With this result, MI London's victory lifts them into second place in the points table, surpassing Welsh Fire based on net run-rate. Super Giants, despite having played the same number of matches, now sit in fifth place, with their third straight loss compounding their struggles.
Duckett and Amir star as Rockets see off Sunrisers
In another crucial match at Trent Bridge, Trent Rockets emerged victorious by a narrow margin of five runs. Ben Duckett was the standout performer with an impressive 64 from 47 balls and a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook. His innings, which included nine boundaries, laid the foundation for a total of 146-4.
Sunrisers Leeds started their chase with a 71-run third-wicket partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook, putting them in a commanding position. However, the momentum shifted when Mohammad Amir bowled tightly, restricting Sunrisers to just five runs off the next four deliveries. Brook’s dismissal for 46 (33) triggered a collapse, as Marsh followed for 41 (35) soon after, caught behind off Amir's delivery.
Amir's disciplined spell of 2-20 was the turning point, reducing Sunrisers to a deficit they couldn’t overcome. With the equation of 25 runs from 10 balls proving too much for Dan Lawrence and Tom Alsop, Sunrisers were left short of the target. Duckett, meanwhile, provided crucial stability for Rockets, in contrast to debutant Aneurin Donald, who hit 40 in 19 deliveries but was eventually dismissed by Brydon Carse (2-20).
This fourth consecutive victory for Trent Rockets solidifies their position at the top of The Hundred table, four points clear of the rest of the field. Sunrisers Leeds, in contrast, remain in fifth place with a win-loss record of 2-2.
Upcoming matches and coverage
Fans can look forward to the next set of matches on Monday, where Welsh Fire will take on Southern Brave in Cardiff. The women's match kicks off at 15:00 BST, while the men's game begins at 18:30. As always, live ball-by-ball commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.