Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets Final The Hundred Match Prediction 2026

The Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets prediction for the Final of The Hundred 2026 promises a blockbuster contest at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets have both produced excellent campaigns to reach the championship match, with Rockets finishing first in the league phase and Manchester Super Giants finishing second. The final is scheduled to be played on Sunday, August 16, and it will also be a repeat of the 2022 final, when Trent Rockets defeated the then Manchester Originals. Trent Rockets are appearing in their third consecutive Hundred final and have already won the competition twice, in 2022 and 2024.

Manchester Super Giants, meanwhile, are reaching the final for only the second time and will be determined to rewrite the result from four years ago. Rockets finished the league stage with six wins and two defeats, while Manchester Super Giants recorded five wins and three losses. Trent Rockets have been led by the explosive batting of Ben Duckett and Finn Allen. Duckett has scored 306 runs, while Allen has contributed 202 runs at a strike rate of 161.60.

Manchester Super Giants have an equally dangerous batting unit, with Tim Seifert scoring 322 runs and Jos Buttler adding 311. Paul Walter has also been sensational since moving up the order, scoring 225 runs in four matches at an average of 75.00 and a strike rate of 181.45. Heinrich Klaasen provides further power in the middle order. The bowling battle will also be fascinating.

Manchester’s Josh Tongue has taken 13 wickets and claimed a four-wicket haul in the Eliminator, while Trent Rockets have relied on Craig Overton and Calvin Harrison, who have taken eight wickets apiece. The Rockets arrive after losing their latest league match to Southern Brave, whereas Manchester Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs in the Eliminator. That victory could give Manchester considerable confidence heading into the final.

With both teams possessing powerful batting lineups and quality bowling attacks, the final is expected to be closely contested. However, Manchester’s recent Eliminator performance, explosive middle order and Josh Tongue’s current bowling form make them our slight favourites. Based on the season performances and recent momentum, our Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets prediction is Manchester Super Giants to win the 2026 Hundred final.

Match Details

Match Details	Information
Match	Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets
Match	Final
Tournament	The Hundred 2026
Date	Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time	10:30 PM
Venue	Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Format	The Hundred
Manchester Super Giants	2nd in League
Trent Rockets	1st in League
Prediction	Manchester Super Giants to Win

Trent Rockets Preview

Trent Rockets have been one of the most successful teams in The Hundred since the competition began. They are now appearing in their third consecutive final and have already won the title twice, in 2022 and 2024.

The Rockets finished at the top of the points table during the 2026 league stage. They won six of their eight matches and lost only twice, demonstrating excellent consistency throughout the campaign.

Their batting has been driven by the explosive opening partnership of Ben Duckett and Finn Allen.

Duckett is the team’s leading run-scorer with 306 runs at a strike rate of 133.04. He provides stability while still maintaining a healthy scoring rate.

Finn Allen offers a completely different style. The New Zealand batter attacks from the first ball and has scored 202 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 161.60.

Tom Banton has also contributed 130 runs, while Mitchell Santner has scored 126. Captain Sam Billings has added 113 runs.

The Rockets therefore possess plenty of batting depth and do not rely exclusively on their opening pair.

Their bowling attack has also been effective throughout the competition.

Craig Overton and Calvin Harrison have taken eight wickets each and have formed an effective pace-and-spin combination.

Lewis Gregory has contributed seven wickets, while Mohammad Amir and Mitchell Santner have taken six wickets apiece.

The variety in the bowling attack gives Trent several options depending on the match situation.

However, the Rockets enter the final after losing their previous league match against Southern Brave by six wickets.

They posted 158/5 from their 100 balls, with Duckett and Allen providing a quick start. However, the middle order could not maintain the momentum.

Mitchell Santner and Lewis Gregory eventually added important runs towards the end, but Southern Brave successfully chased the target in the final over.

That defeat will give Manchester Super Giants confidence, but Trent Rockets have already demonstrated that they can respond strongly after setbacks.

Their experience in major matches is another advantage. This is their third consecutive final and they know how to handle the pressure of a championship contest.

The Rockets will look towards Duckett and Allen for a fast start, while Billings, Santner and Tim David will be expected to provide acceleration later.

With the ball, Overton and Harrison will be crucial against Manchester’s powerful batting lineup.

Trent Rockets have already won the Hundred twice and will be determined to add another trophy to their collection.

Key Players

• Ben Duckett: 306 tournament runs.
• Finn Allen: 202 runs at a strike rate of 161.60.
• Craig Overton: 8 tournament wickets.
• Calvin Harrison: 8 tournament wickets.

Trent Rockets Squad

Tim David, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, David Payne, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Dan Mousley, Matt Henry, Sam Billings, Aneurin Donald, Ben Mayes, Danny Briggs, Brad Currie, Louis Kimber.

Trent Rockets Probable Playing XI

No.	Player	Role
1	Ben Duckett	Batter
2	Finn Allen	Batter
3	Aneurin Donald	Batter
4	Sam Billings (C/WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batter
5	Tim David	Batter
6	Mitchell Santner	All-rounder
7	Lewis Gregory	All-rounder
8	Craig Overton	Bowler
9	Calvin Harrison	Bowler
10	Matt Henry	Bowler
11	Ben Sanderson	Bowler

Manchester Super Giants Preview

Manchester Super Giants, previously known as Manchester Originals, will enter the final with one clear objective: win their first Hundred title.

The team has not forgotten its 2022 final defeat against Trent Rockets, making this year’s final particularly significant.

Manchester Super Giants were one of the strongest teams on paper before the tournament and largely lived up to those expectations.

They finished second in the league phase with five wins and three defeats before producing an excellent performance against Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator.

New Zealand batter Tim Seifert has been their leading run-scorer. He has accumulated 322 runs at an exceptional strike rate of 164.29.

Seifert has been one of the most consistent batters in the competition and gives Manchester an aggressive option at the top of the order.

Paul Walter has also been outstanding since being promoted alongside Seifert.

In four matches, Walter has scored 225 runs at an average of 75.00 and a strike rate of 181.45.

His unbeaten 80 against Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator was particularly important.

Jos Buttler has taken over the captaincy following Aiden Markram’s injury. The former England captain has scored 311 runs and has four half-centuries in eight innings.

Heinrich Klaasen adds tremendous power to the middle order. He has scored 166 runs at a strike rate of 182.42.

Manchester therefore have an extremely dangerous batting lineup capable of scoring rapidly throughout the 100-ball innings.

Their bowling attack has also been one of their biggest strengths.

Josh Tongue leads the wicket charts for the team with 13 wickets. He was outstanding in the Eliminator, taking four wickets for only 26 runs.

Gus Atkinson has taken 12 wickets, while Sonny Baker has contributed 11.

Liam Dawson has nine wickets, while Noor Ahmad has five and provides a different challenge with his wrist-spin.

Manchester Super Giants produced an impressive all-round performance against Sunrisers Leeds.

They scored 186/4 from 100 balls, with Paul Walter smashing 80 and Heinrich Klaasen contributing 63 from only 26 balls.

Josh Tongue then produced a match-winning spell to restrict Sunrisers to 166/7.

That 20-run victory secured Manchester’s place in the final and gave them significant momentum.

The team’s combination of explosive batting and wicket-taking bowling makes them a formidable opponent.

With Buttler, Seifert, Walter and Klaasen in the batting lineup and Tongue, Atkinson and Baker leading the bowling attack, Manchester have match-winners across both departments.

Key Players

• Tim Seifert: 322 tournament runs.
• Jos Buttler: 311 tournament runs.
• Paul Walter: 225 runs in four matches.
• Josh Tongue: 13 wickets.

Manchester Super Giants Squad

Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, Liam Dawson, Aiden Markram, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Gus Atkinson, Leus du Plooy, Tom Hartley, Tim Seifert, Tom Moores, Max Holden, Tawanda Muyeye, George Scrimshaw, Paul Walter.

Manchester Super Giants Probable Playing XI

No.	Player	Role
1	Tim Seifert	Batter
2	Paul Walter	All-rounder
3	Jos Buttler (C/WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batter
4	Heinrich Klaasen	Batter
5	Michael Bracewell	All-rounder
6	Leus du Plooy	Batter
7	Liam Dawson	All-rounder
8	Gus Atkinson	Bowler
9	Noor Ahmad	Bowler
10	Josh Tongue	Bowler
11	Sonny Baker	Bowler

Favourite Team in Today’s Match – Manchester Super Giants

Manchester Super Giants are our favourite team for the final because they have arrived at the championship match with excellent momentum.

Their 20-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator was a complete team performance.

Paul Walter smashed an unbeaten 80, while Heinrich Klaasen scored 63 from only 26 balls as Manchester posted 186/4.

Their bowling then produced another impressive performance, with Josh Tongue taking four wickets for 26 runs.

Tongue has now taken 13 wickets in the competition, while Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker have 12 and 11 respectively.

The batting lineup also gives Manchester an advantage. Tim Seifert has scored 322 runs, Jos Buttler has 311, and Walter has produced 225 runs in only four matches.

Trent Rockets have been more consistent during the league stage and finished top of the table, but they lost their latest match against Southern Brave.

Manchester’s recent knockout performance gives them the edge heading into the final.

Pitch Report

Lord’s Cricket Ground provides a balanced setting for a high-pressure Hundred final. The surface can reward batters who play their strokes confidently, while disciplined bowlers can create pressure by maintaining accurate lines and lengths. With only 100 balls per innings, a strong start can have a major influence on the final result. Both Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets have explosive top orders, so the Powerplay-style opening phase will be crucial. The team that loses fewer wickets during the middle stages should have a significant advantage. Quality death bowling will also be important when batters attempt to accelerate towards the end.

Weather Report

Weather Factor	Details
Venue	Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Date	August 16, 2026
Match Time	10:30 PM
Conditions	London conditions
Match	The Hundred Final

The final will be played at Lord’s in London. Conditions could influence both batting and bowling, making adaptability important. Any weather interruption could also affect the 100-ball strategies.

Broadcast Details

The Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets Final of The Hundred 2026 will be broadcast on the Sony TEN Sports Network, with live streaming available on SonyLIV. The match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on Sunday, August 16. The scheduled start time is 10:30 PM. Cricket fans can follow the final through television coverage or the SonyLIV streaming platform.

Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Trent Rockets to win the toss. The toss could play an important role in the final because both teams have explosive batting lineups and strong bowling attacks. Trent Rockets may prefer to assess the conditions before setting a target, while Manchester Super Giants have demonstrated excellent chasing and scoring ability. The Rockets’ experience in major Hundred matches could also influence their decision-making. If Trent win the toss, they could choose the option they believe offers the best opportunity to put Manchester’s dangerous top order under pressure.

Score Prediction

Scenario	Predicted Score	Reason
Manchester Super Giants bat first	142-155	Powerful top order and strong recent batting form
Trent Rockets bat first	138-152	Duckett and Allen provide explosive starts
Manchester Super Giants chase	145-160	Seifert, Buttler and Walter in excellent form
Trent Rockets chase	140-155	Strong opening combination and batting depth

Score Prediction

• If Manchester Super Giants bat first: 142+
• If Trent Rockets bat first: 138+

Manchester’s batting lineup has been in outstanding form, particularly after scoring 186/4 in the Eliminator.

Trent Rockets also have tremendous firepower at the top, but their middle order struggled to maintain momentum in their previous match.

Probable Batsman & Bowler

Category	Player	Team	Reason
Top Batter	Tim Seifert	Manchester Super Giants	322 tournament runs
Top Batter	Ben Duckett	Trent Rockets	306 tournament runs
Key Batter	Jos Buttler	Manchester Super Giants	311 runs and 4 fifties
Key Batter	Finn Allen	Trent Rockets	202 runs at 161.60 SR
Top Bowler	Josh Tongue	Manchester Super Giants	13 wickets
Top Bowler	Craig Overton	Trent Rockets	8 wickets
Key Bowler	Gus Atkinson	Manchester Super Giants	12 wickets
Key Bowler	Calvin Harrison	Trent Rockets	8 wickets

Tim Seifert is one of the strongest batting options in the final after scoring 322 runs at a strike rate of 164.29. He has been consistently productive throughout the competition.

Jos Buttler has also scored 311 runs and has four half-centuries. His experience in high-pressure matches makes him particularly important.

Paul Walter’s recent form cannot be ignored. He has scored 225 runs in four matches at an average of 75.00 and a strike rate of 181.45.

For Trent Rockets, Ben Duckett leads the team’s scoring with 306 runs, while Finn Allen has produced 202 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 161.60.

Josh Tongue is the standout bowling option after taking 13 wickets and claiming four wickets in the Eliminator.

Gus Atkinson has 12 wickets, while Sonny Baker has 11.

For Trent Rockets, Craig Overton and Calvin Harrison have taken eight wickets each and will need to deliver against Manchester’s aggressive batting unit.

Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets Winning Chances

Team	Winning Chance	Why?
Manchester Super Giants	68%	Excellent Eliminator performance, explosive batting and strong bowling
Trent Rockets	32%	Finished top of league and have extensive final experience

Manchester Super Giants have the advantage because they enter the final after a convincing 20-run Eliminator victory over Sunrisers Leeds.

Their batting lineup is producing at an exceptional rate, while Josh Tongue and the rest of the bowling attack have consistently taken wickets.

Trent Rockets finished first in the league and have six wins from eight matches, so they cannot be underestimated.

They also have considerable final experience, having reached three consecutive championships and won the title twice.

Their explosive opening pair of Ben Duckett and Finn Allen can change the match within the first few overs.

However, Manchester’s recent knockout performance, superior bowling numbers and batting depth make them the stronger choice.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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