MSG 162/5 beat TR 158/8 | The Hundred 2026 Scorecard
The Hundred Men's Final is set — Trent Rockets, the group-stage leaders, host Manchester Super Giants at Lord's. MSG earned their spot the hard way: overcoming SunRisers Leeds in the Eliminator with a dominant 186/4 total, Paul Walter's 80 off 46 balls dismantling SRL's attack and Josh Tongue following up with 4/26 to seal a 20-run win. Trent Rockets meanwhile have the freshest legs and home tournament advantage, having topped the group with consistency across pace, spin and top-order batting. A Jos Buttler-led lineup against a Trent Rockets attack built for Lord's is the match the 2026 competition deserves.
- 📋 Match #34
- 📅 16 August 2026 · 6:00 PM BST (10:30 PM IST)
- 📍 Lord's, London
- 🏆 The Hundred 2026
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Lord's is the home of cricket and the most prestigious venue in the tournament. The pitch at Lord's has a pronounced slope from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End — a feature that influences how the ball moves laterally for pace bowlers. Teams posting 155–175 have won the majority of Hundred finals here. The outfield is fast and the boundaries are generous at the ends but short square, favouring slog-sweeps and top-edge fours. With the D/N format and the floodlights on from around 65 balls, the ball can swing more sharply in the evening air, giving pace bowling extra value in the second half of each innings.
Trent Rockets won the group stage consistently, finishing in the top two to qualify directly for the final. Their pace attack has been disciplined throughout — Calvin Harrison's economy and new-ball movement are key weapons. Nat Sciver-Brunt's brother Paul Walter made headlines for MSG, but TR's batting depth and bowling variety has been harder to contain across 100 balls.
MSG arrive in peak form. The Eliminator win over SunRisers was their most complete performance of the tournament — Paul Walter's 80 off 46 set the platform, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue dismantled SRL's reply with a combined 6 wickets. Tim Seifert and Jos Buttler provide multiple match-winning options at the top. MSG have won 4 of their last 5 matches heading into the Lord's Final.
39.78 career Hundred average, exceptional knockout cricket record and Lord's familiarity. Finals bring out the best in Buttler — he averages 43+ in T20 knockout matches. The Lord's slope and short square boundaries suit his trademark ramp, slog and sweep. Highest batting floor in the fixture for a 2× return.
4/26 in the Eliminator with the form that defines knockout bowlers. Lord's assists late away-swing under lights — a second innings with the floodlights on is Tongue's natural habitat. As VC to Buttler, this covers both phases: batting points from MSG's opener plus bowling points from their strike seamer.
- Jos Buttler(MSG)
The best career Hundred average (39.78) among all consistent top-order batters in the 2026 competition. Buttler elevates for big occasions — his knockout-cricket record across IPL and international T20s is exceptional. At Lord's, where he has scored consistently in all formats, Buttler is MSG's X-factor. The Lord's slope suits his leg-side hitting through square boundaries.
- Paul Walter(MSG)
The standout performer of the Eliminator — 80 off 46 balls, an innings that broke SRL's back inside the first 60 deliveries. Walter is MSG's most explosive top-order option after Buttler. His form timing into a Lord's final could not be better. If he bats himself in for 15 balls, MSG are on course for 180+.
- Josh Tongue(MSG)
4/26 in the Eliminator — Tongue is MSG's match-winning bowler in knockout cricket. His late away-swing is perfectly suited to Lord's, where the slope helps the ball move sharply in the second half of the innings. The floodlit second innings at Lord's is exactly the environment where Tongue thrives. Captain candidate from the bowling ranks.
- Heinrich Klaasen(MSG)
One of the most destructive middle-order hitters in global franchise cricket with a 185+ T20 strike rate. Klaasen earns keeper points AND has the highest six-hitting ceiling in MSG's lineup. If he comes in with MSG at 80/2 after 50 balls, a 30-ball Klaasen cameo can add 60+ runs and 40+ fantasy points.
- Calvin Harrison(TR)
Trent Rockets' bowling lynchpin and the reason their economy numbers are the best in the competition across the group stage. Harrison's ability to find carry through Lord's Pavilion End and combine with the slope makes him a genuine wicket-threat. If he picks up 2+ at an economy under 7, TR keep MSG below 155 — their danger number for winning from the front.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won TR vs MSG?
MSG won. See the full scorecard, fantasy points and top performers on this page.
What is the pitch report for Lord's?
Lord's is the home of cricket and the most prestigious venue in the tournament. The pitch at Lord's has a pronounced slope from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End — a feature that influences how the ball moves laterally for pace bowlers. Teams posting 155–175 have won the majority of Hundred finals here. The outfield is fast and the boundaries are generous at the ends but short square, favouring slog-sweeps and top-edge fours. With the D/N format and the floodlights on from around 65 balls, the ball can swing more sharply in the evening air, giving pace bowling extra value in the second half of each innings.
Who should be captain for TR vs MSG in fantasy cricket?
Jos Buttler is a strong captain pick, with Josh Tongue as vice-captain. 39.78 career Hundred average, exceptional knockout cricket record and Lord's familiarity. Finals bring out the best in Buttler — he averages 43+ in T20 knockout matches. The Lord's slope and short square boundaries suit his trademark ramp, slog and sweep. Highest batting floor in the fixture for a 2× return.
Who will win TR vs MSG?
MSG arrive at Lord's in the form of their lives — four wins from five, Paul Walter and Josh Tongue both in peak knockout form. Trent Rockets have the advantage of rested legs and a settled group-stage lineup, but their bowling lacks a specialist match-winner to contain Buttler and Klaasen simultaneously. The short square boundaries at Lord's suit MSG's power hitting; the slope under floodlights suits Tongue and Atkinson. Prediction: MSG win by 15–20 runs in a Lord's Final for the ages, with Jos Buttler's 55–70 setting the total and Josh Tongue's 3+ wickets sealing it.
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