The Hundred 2026: Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan turned the tide of the match in The Hundred tournament with his brilliant bowling. He played a key role in his team MI London’s victory by taking five wickets in just 20 balls. Even Manchester Super Giants captain Aiden Markram’s half-century could not save the team from defeat.
Scored 62 runs in 31 balls
Batting first, MI London posted a strong total of 183 for 6 off 100 balls. Opener Will Jacks played aggressively, scoring 62 runs off 31 balls. His innings included three fours and six sixes.
54 runs in 28 balls
Nicholas Pooran then performed brilliantly, scoring a quickfire 54 off 28 balls. He hit five fours and four sixes in his innings. Sam Curran also added quick runs in the final overs, scoring 23 off 11 balls.
Match changed on bowling attack
Chasing the target, Manchester Super Giants got off to a good start. Captain Aiden Markram scored 50 runs off 26 balls to put the team in a strong position. However, the match completely changed with the arrival of Rashid Khan into the attack.
5 batsmen were dismissed in 20 balls
Rashid Khan displayed his spin magic, dismissing five batsmen in just 20 balls, conceding just 17 runs, and shattering the opposition’s batting.
The chase lost its way in Rashid’s maze.#RashidKhan turned the chase into a nightmare with a five-star bowling display.
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Manchester Super Giants failed to complete the full 100-ball game and were bowled out for 138. MI London won the match by 45 runs. Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match for his superb bowling.
The batsman could not play a big innings
Apart from Aiden Markram, no other Manchester Super Giants batsman could score a significant innings, which was a major reason for the team’s defeat. Many renowned players from around the world are participating in The Hundred and are consistently performing well.