What a night at Lord’s: Sanjiv Goenka’s message after Manchester Super Giants’ The Hundred triumph
Manchester Super Giants won the men’s title and Trent Rockets clinched the women’s competition as the sixth edition of The Hundred came to a thrilling end. Champions in our very first season! @ManchesterSG100 What a night it has been at Lord's, a proud moment for all of us in the Super Giants family. This was a team effort from the first game to the last. Tim, what an innings. Noor, a brilliant…
The sixth edition of The Hundred concluded with a thrilling finale at Lord’s on August 16, 2026, as Manchester Super Giants emerged victorious, securing both the men's and women's titles. The occasion was a proud moment for the entire Super Giants family, heralding a special milestone for the franchise in their inaugural season under the ownership of Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group.
In a nail-biting men's final, Trent Rockets posted a formidable 158/8 in their chase, setting the stage for a tense run chase. Tim Seifert's fluent 72 off 38 balls propelled Manchester Super Giants to a five-wicket victory, with Liam Dawson delivering a crucial six to seal the win in the final deliveries.
The triumph was a team effort, with captain Jos Buttler acknowledging the collective contribution of the squad. Buttler, the England white-ball star, expressed his emotions, crediting the team's remarkable run, and particularly highlighting Tim's five consecutive wins. He emphasized that the team deserved the championship, stating, "I think we deserve it."
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