Manchester Super Giants have been crowned The Hundred Men’s champions for 2026 🏆, defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets in a thrilling final at Lord’s on Sunday, August 16. Chasing a target of 159, Manchester Super Giants reached 162/5 with two balls remaining, completing a dramatic victory and lifting their first-ever men’s Hundred title. The triumph also denied Trent Rockets the chance to complete a memorable men’s and women’s double after their women’s team had earlier won the championship.
The headline performance came from New Zealand batter Tim Seifert, who produced a sensational 72 runs from just 38 balls 🔥, including seven sixes and a rapid half-century. His explosive innings put Manchester Super Giants firmly in control of the chase before his dismissal created late drama. Liam Dawson then delivered the decisive moment, smashing the winning six in the final over 💥 to seal the championship with two balls to spare. Leus du Plooy also made a valuable contribution with 27 from 18 balls.
Trent Rockets had earlier posted a competitive 158/8, with Aneurin Donald leading the scoring with a powerful 38 from 19 balls ⚡. Lewis Gregory added an important 32 from 16 balls, while Mitchell Santner finished unbeaten on 20. With the ball, Manchester Super Giants' Noor Ahmad was outstanding, claiming 3/33, while Sonny Baker added two wickets to keep the Rockets from reaching an even bigger total.
The final provided everything expected from a championship decider — explosive batting, crucial wickets and a dramatic finish at the home of cricket. 🏏 Manchester Super Giants held their nerve during the closing stages despite losing wickets late in the chase, and Dawson's final-over six completed a historic victory. The result gives the Manchester franchise its maiden men’s Hundred title and brings an unforgettable conclusion to The Hundred 2026. 👑
🎉 KickHour congratulates Manchester Super Giants on becoming The Hundred Men’s 2026 champions! Tim Seifert's breathtaking innings, Noor Ahmad's crucial bowling spell and Liam Dawson's match-winning finish created a final that cricket fans will remember for years. kickhour.com will continue bringing you the latest cricket news, match results, key performances, predictions and major sporting stories from around the world.
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