The Hundred Final: High voltage drama was seen in the final of ‘The Hundred’ played at Lord’s yesterday i.e. Sunday (August 16, 2026). When 3 runs were needed in the last three balls. Then Manchester Super Giants captain Jos Buttler stopped watching the match and was seen turning his face away. The match was very exciting. Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir dismissed Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Bracewell of New Zealand.
After this, Ben Sanderson made the match more thrilling by throwing two consecutive dot balls. Due to which the equation of the match became such that 3 runs were needed on three balls.
Manchester won the title of ‘The Hundred’
However, England’s experienced all-rounder Liam Dawson maintained his composure and hit a six over mid-wicket to seal the victory, helping Manchester win its first ‘The Hundred’ title. It is being told that Afghanistan’s left arm spinner Noor Ahmed took 3 wickets for 33 runs and the Rockets team stopped at the score of 158-8. Aneurin Donald scored the highest 38 runs for the team. The Rockets missed out on becoming the first team to win both the men’s and women’s finals in the same season.
Rockets got success in women’s final
In the earlier women’s finals, the Rockets had more success. They defeated 2025 winners Sunrisers Leeds (then Northern Superchargers) badly by eight wickets. He had all out the opposition team for just 91 runs. Talking about this match, Sophia Dunkley scored 41 runs in 23 balls. At the same time, Beth Mooney scored unbeaten 31 runs in 21 balls. This was the same ground where she helped Australia get a big win against England in the Women’s T20 World Cup final last month.
Tim Seifert played a tremendous innings
In the final of ‘The Hundred’ played at Lord’s on Sunday, thanks to the tremendous innings of New Zealand opener Tim Seifert, Manchester Super Giants defeated Trent Rockets by five wickets. Seifert played a brilliant inning of 72 runs in just 38 balls. In which he hit 7 sixes and 4 fours. Thanks to his innings, Super Giants easily chased the target of 159 runs.