Trent Rockets Face Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred Final
League leaders Trent Rockets meet Eliminator winners Manchester Super Giants in a Lord’s decider that has pundits split over form, head‑to‑head history and the toss.
Overview
- The final is set for Sunday, August 16 at Lord’s with Trent Rockets qualifying directly by finishing top of the league and Manchester Super Giants reaching the match after winning the Eliminator.
- Trent hold a 6–1 advantage in seven previous meetings, a head‑to‑head record that underpins many predictions favouring the Rockets.
- Pre‑match previews single out Jos Buttler and bowler Josh Tongue for the Super Giants and Ben Duckett, Finn Allen and Mitchell Santner for the Rockets as likely match‑deciders.
- Media outlets differ on Lord’s conditions and tactics, with one preview forecasting early pace and recommending bowling first and another calling the surface batting‑friendly and pointing to a typical first‑innings score near 152; those assessments feed fantasy and betting picks.
- Broadcasters and streaming services have national coverage, boosting fantasy engagement and betting activity while the match will decide whether the Rockets add another title or the Super Giants win their first.