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Amir Holds His Nerve as Trent Rockets Deny Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge
Mohammad Amir removed Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh during a decisive 10-ball spell as Trent Rockets defended 146 to tighten their grip on first place.
Sunrisers Leeds needed 30 runs from the final 15 balls with Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh still together. Their two most dangerous batters had already built a 71-run partnership, and Trent Rockets’ total of 146 suddenly looked vulnerable.
Mohammad Amir took the ball for 10 consecutive deliveries and changed the finish completely.
The Pakistan left-arm pacer removed Brook and Marsh during a decisive spell that left Sunrisers chasing 25 from the final 10 balls. Dan Lawrence and Tom Alsop attacked until the end, but the target stayed six runs beyond their reach as Trent Rockets secured a five-run victory at Trent Bridge on August 2.
Ben Duckett earned the Match Hero award for his 64 from 47 balls, while Amir’s two for 20 provided the control that protected the innings and kept the Rockets at the top of The Hundred 2026 standings.
TL;DR
- Trent Rockets scored 146 for four and defeated Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.
- Ben Duckett made 64 from 47 balls and received the Match Hero award.
- Aneurin Donald added 40 from 19 balls during a 63-run second-wicket partnership.
- Harry Brook scored 46, while Mitchell Marsh contributed 41 for Sunrisers.
- Mohammad Amir conceded 20 runs from 20 balls and dismissed Brook and Marsh.
- Rockets moved to 16 points, while Sunrisers remained on eight and slipped to sixth.
Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds Scorecard
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 |
| Match | Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds, Match 17 |
| Date | August 2, 2026 |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Toss | Trent Rockets elected to bat |
| Trent Rockets | 146/4 from 100 balls |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 141/4 from 100 balls |
| Result | Trent Rockets won by five runs |
| Rockets Top Batters | Ben Duckett 64, Aneurin Donald 40 |
| Sunrisers Top Batters | Harry Brook 46, Mitchell Marsh 41 |
| Best Bowling | Mohammad Amir 2/20; Brydon Carse 2/20 |
| Match Hero | Ben Duckett |
| Turning Point | Amir removed Brook and Marsh between balls 85 and 90 |
| Table Impact | Rockets remained first; Sunrisers stood sixth |
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Duckett and Donald Build the Rockets’ Platform
Trent Rockets lost Finn Allen for two after only eight balls, but Duckett and Donald quickly repaired the damage. Donald supplied the immediate aggression, striking three fours and three sixes in a 19-ball 40.
His attack allowed Duckett to settle without letting the scoring rate fall. Together, they added 63 runs from 35 balls and carried the Rockets to 68 for one before Brydon Carse removed Donald.
Duckett then adjusted his approach as Sunrisers introduced more spin. He used the sweep effectively, found gaps rather than forcing straight boundaries and kept the innings moving through a slower middle phase.
The left-hander reached 64 from 47 balls, with nine fours, before Nathan Ellis bowled him on the 95th delivery. It continued the strong form Duckett showed when he returned to Cardiff and guided the Rockets past Welsh Fire.
Tim David’s unbeaten 24 from 22 balls lacked his usual explosive finish, but his nine runs from the final four deliveries pushed the total to 146. Those late runs proved essential.
Carse led the Sunrisers attack with two for 20. Abrar Ahmed conceded only 23 from his 20 balls and removed Sam Billings, while Ellis returned one for 26. Their control prevented the Rockets from turning a promising platform into a score closer to 160.
Amir Sets the Tone Before Brook and Marsh Rebuild
Sunrisers’ chase began poorly when Ryan Rickelton fell for a three-ball duck. Craig Overton drew the edge, and Amir completed the catch with only seven runs on the board.
Zak Crawley responded with 26 from 16 balls, including four boundaries and a six. His counterattack briefly shifted pressure back onto the Rockets before Mitchell Santner bowled him at 46 for two.
Marsh and Brook then built the partnership that appeared capable of deciding the match. Sunrisers had already shown their chasing power when Marsh, Crawley and Brook completed a record pursuit against Manchester Super Giants. Trent Bridge began to look like another stage for their powerful top order.
Brook struck 46 from 33 balls, while Marsh made 41 from 35. Their stand carried Sunrisers from 46 for two to 117 for two after 84 deliveries.
The chase remained firmly within reach. Amir’s return created a different ending.
Amir’s 10 Balls Decide the Match
Rockets captain Sam Billings trusted Amir with balls 81 through 90, asking him to bowl two consecutive five-ball sets against two established international batters.
Amir responded with yorker length, changes of pace and deliveries directed away from the cleanest hitting zones. Brook fell from the final ball of the first set, directing a catch to Duckett after reaching 46.
Marsh remained Sunrisers’ best chance, but Amir removed him five balls later. Billings completed the catch, leaving Leeds at 122 for four with 25 needed from 10 balls.
Lawrence and Alsop refused to surrender. They added 19 from the final 10 deliveries, with Alsop hitting 10 from five balls and Lawrence finishing on 14 from eight. Lewis Gregory conceded boundaries under pressure but protected six runs from the last three balls.
Amir finished with 11 dot balls among his 20 deliveries. His two wickets came at precisely the point when Sunrisers were preparing to accelerate.
The Hundred 2026 Points Table After August 2
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trent Rockets | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | +0.760 |
| 2 | MI London | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | +0.399 |
| 3 | Welsh Fire | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -0.222 |
| 4 | Southern Brave | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | +0.104 |
| 5 | Manchester Super Giants | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | +0.021 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Leeds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -0.036 |
| 7 | London Spirit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.055 |
| 8 | Birmingham Phoenix | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.208 |
Standings reflect the completed men’s matches on August 2.
What the Result Means for Qualification
The Rockets have four wins from five matches and a healthy net run rate. With three league games remaining, they control the race for first place and the direct route to the final. Their next test comes against Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge on August 5.
Sunrisers remain firmly alive despite slipping to sixth. Their position looks worse than their situation because they have played only four matches, one fewer than several direct rivals. Four victories from their remaining games would lift them to 24 points, while three wins would take them to 20 and place them in a strong qualification position.
The concern lies in their narrow negative net run rate and dependence on the top order. Sunrisers showed their ceiling during the record chase against Manchester Super Giants, yet this defeat exposed how quickly their finish can become difficult when Marsh and Brook depart together.
Their next match against London Spirit on August 4 now carries real weight. The wider competition remains tightly packed, adding another layer to the ongoing debate over The Hundred’s changing identity and popularity.
Rockets Find Another Way to Win
Duckett gave Trent Rockets enough runs. Donald supplied the early momentum, and Amir protected the total when Sunrisers had their strongest partnership at the crease.
That balance separates the Rockets from much of the field. They can dominate a chase, as they did against Welsh Fire, or defend a competitive total through disciplined bowling. Sunrisers came within one clean strike of changing the result, but Amir made sure they never received it.
The official Hundred website carries the remaining fixtures, team information and tournament updates as the qualification race enters its decisive phase.