Having finished top of the table at the end of the group stage, there was uncertainty about how that would impact Rockets going straight into the final. Sunrisers had played one more game just two days ago, but would have taken confidence from winning it, while Rockets had not played since Monday. In the end,
The Hundred Eliminator, men’s competition, The Kia Oval Manchester Super Giants 186-4 (100 balls): Walter 80 (46). Klaasen 63 (26) Sunrisers Leeds 166-7 (100 balls): Rickelton 54* (34), Brook 49 (31); Tongue 4-26 Super Giants won by 20 runs Scorecard Paul Walter was the unlikely star as Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds by 20
After this performance, Sunrisers are looking like the team to beat despite Rockets finishing top of the table, and a win on Sunday would secure back-to-back Hundred titles for the Headingley-based franchise (formerly Northern Superchargers). It was not the most eye-catching chase, but after Brave’s dire batting effort, it did not need to be –
The Hundred men’s competition, Old Trafford Sunrisers Leeds 127 (100 balls): Marsh 32 (23); Atkinson 3-30 Manchester Super Giants 128-0 (67 balls): Seifert 80* (40), Walter 44* (28) Manchester Super Giants won by 10 wickets Scorecard. Table Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with
The Hundred women’s competition, Old Trafford Sunrisers Leeds 166-4 (100 balls): Sutherland 62* (36); Villiers 2-25 Manchester Super Giants 125-8 (100 balls): Scrivens 31 (24); Jonassen 3-21 Sunrisers Leeds won by 41 runs Scorecard. Table Sunrisers Leeds secured their spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred at the expense of opponents Manchester Super Giants
The Hundred men’s competition, Headingley Sunrisers Leeds 201-4 (100 balls): Marsh 50 (34); Woakes 2-41 Welsh Fire 130-6 (100 balls): Short 43 (29); Carse 3-24 Sunrisers Leeds won by 71 runs Scorecard. Table Sunrisers Leeds moved closer to securing qualification for The Hundred’s knockout stages with a comprehensive 71-run win over Welsh Fire. Mitch Marsh,