Trent Rockets will face Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16. The Rockets earned a direct spot in the final after finishing at the top of the points table, while Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator to reach the title clash.
Trent Rockets are aiming for their third title in three consecutive final appearances, while the Super Giants, led by Jos Buttler, will look to win their first Hundred title with their strong batting and bowling units. Notably, the Rockets defeated Manchester to win the trophy during the 2022 summit clash.
TRT vs MSG: Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch at Lord’s offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The famous slope can help seamers find movement and swing with the new ball, especially under cloudy conditions. The average first-innings score at the venue in The Hundred 2026 is 141.
London is expected to remain cloudy during the final, with temperatures around 24°C at the start before dropping to 22-23°C later in the evening. Winds will stay around 11 kmph, while the chance of rain ranges from 20-34% during the match.
TRT vs MSG Predicted Playing 11s
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir suffered a hamstring strain against Birmingham Phoenix and missed the final two group-stage matches. Head coach Peter Moores has indicated that Amir will play if he clears the late fitness test.
Trent Rockets Predicted Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Aneurin Donald, Sam Billings (c & wk), Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Matt Henry, Ben Sanderson.
Paul Walter has impressed since moving up the order, while Tim Seifert, Heinrich Klaasen and Buttler give the Super Giants a powerful batting unit. Josh Tongue will also be one to watch after taking four wickets in the Eliminator.
Manchester Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Tim Seifert, Paul Walter, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Michael Bracewell, Leus du Plooy, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.
TRT vs MSG: Key Player Battles That Will Decide The Hundred 2026 Final
Finn Allen vs Liam Dawson:
Finn Allen has been one of Trent Rockets’ most dangerous powerplay batters this season, scoring 202 runs at a strike rate of 161.60. Manchester Super Giants could look to use left-arm spinner Liam Dawson early to prevent the New Zealand opener from attacking the seamers.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Mitchell Santner:
Heinrich Klaasen remains one of Manchester Super Giants’ biggest threats in the middle overs. He has scored 166 runs in The Hundred 2026 at a strike rate of 182.41. Mitchell Santner will look to vary his pace and angle, while Klaasen will try to use his power against the spin.
Paul Walter vs Matt Henry:
Paul Walter will enter the final in outstanding form after smashing 80 off 46 balls in Manchester Super Giants’ Eliminator win over Sunrisers Leeds. Matt Henry has already produced important moments with the ball this season, and his accuracy will be crucial.
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