Men's Hundred,8th Match,Jul 26 2026- Trent Rockets Edge London Spirit by 4 Wickets in a Thrilling Run-Chase !

London Spirit Post Competitive 159/9

Batting first, London Spirit endured an early setback when Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a duck by Craig Overton.

Young South African opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius gave Spirit an aggressive start, scoring 24 off 14 balls, while James Rew continued the momentum with a fluent 26 from 15 deliveries.

Captain Liam Livingstone steadied the innings with 33 off 24 balls, before Dewald Brevis played the standout knock of the innings. The explosive batter smashed 39 off 24 balls, hitting four sixes to push Spirit towards a competitive total.

Useful late contributions from David Willey (11) and Andrew Tye (7) helped London Spirit finish on 159/9 from their 100 balls.

For Trent Rockets, the wickets were shared across the attack. Craig Overton and Calvin Harrison claimed two wickets each, while Mohammad Amir, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Lewis Gregory picked up one wicket apiece.

Ben Duckett Anchors the Chase

Chasing 160, Trent Rockets lost Finn Allen early for a duck, but opener Ben Duckett produced a match-winning innings under pressure.

Duckett played with authority, scoring 75 off 47 balls, including 12 boundaries and 2 sixes, keeping the required rate under control throughout the chase.

He received excellent support from Tom Banton, who contributed 22 off 14 balls, helping Rockets recover after the early wicket.

Although Duckett departed with 52 runs still required, the middle order ensured there were no major hiccups.

Billings and Overton Finish the Job

Captain Sam Billings played a vital cameo, smashing 22 off just 10 deliveries, including two sixes, to swing the momentum firmly in Rockets' favour.

After a couple of quick wickets, Craig Overton produced a blistering unbeaten 20 from only 6 balls, launching two massive sixes, while Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 7 as Trent Rockets crossed the finish line with two balls remaining.

The Rockets finished on 160/6 in 98 balls, securing an exciting four-wicket victory.

Spirit Bowlers Fight Hard

London Spirit's bowlers kept the contest alive until the closing stages.

Adam Milne: 2 wickets for 25 runs
Andrew Tye: 2 wickets for 35 runs
David Willey: 1 wicket for 24 runs
Jamie Overton: 1 wicket for 30 runs

Despite regular breakthroughs, they were unable to stop Duckett and the Rockets' late finishers.

Match Summary
London Spirit – 159/9 (100 balls)
Dewald Brevis – 39 (24)
Liam Livingstone – 33 (24)
James Rew – 26 (15)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 24 (14)
Trent Rockets – 160/6 (98 balls)
Ben Duckett – 75 (47)
Tom Banton – 22 (14)
Sam Billings – 22 (10)
Craig Overton – 20* (6)
Best Bowlers (Trent Rockets)
Craig Overton – 2 wickets
Calvin Harrison – 2 wickets
Mohammad Amir – 1 wicket
Mitchell Santner – 1 wicket
Matt Henry – 1 wicket
Lewis Gregory – 1 wicket
Player of the Match

Ben Duckett earned the Player of the Match award for his composed and attacking 75 off 47 balls, laying the foundation for Trent Rockets' successful chase.

Conclusion

Trent Rockets showcased composure and depth to chase down a competitive target against London Spirit. Ben Duckett's outstanding innings provided the platform, while Sam Billings and Craig Overton delivered the finishing touches in the closing moments. The four-wicket victory gives the Rockets valuable momentum as The Hundred Men's 2026 continues.