Trent Rockets reach Hundred knockout stage after Oval win over MI London
Mitchell Santner’s 52 off 23 balls secured a six-wicket victory with 10 balls remaining
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Trent Rockets secured their place in the men’s Hundred knockout stages with a six-wicket victory against MI London at The Oval on 15 August 2024. The win, their sixth in seven matches, guarantees them a top-three finish and leaves them eight points clear of Sunrisers Leeds, Welsh Fire and MI London at the top of the table.
Chasing 148, Rockets stumbled early, losing Finn Allen, Aneurin Donald and Sam Billings within the first 30 balls to stand at 46-3. Ben Duckett contributed 27 runs before his dismissal, but Tim David and Mitchell Santner capitalised on dropped catches to guide the team home. David remained unbeaten on 32, while Santner struck his maiden Hundred half-century from 21 deliveries, hitting the winning runs with 10 balls remaining.
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MI London’s strong start falters
MI London began their innings strongly, with Will Jacks looking set for another half-century after scoring three in his previous four matches. However, two sharp fielding efforts disrupted their momentum. Tim David took a running catch to dismiss James Vince, and Ben Duckett’s direct throw from the field ran out Nicholas Pooran, leaving MI London at 35-2.
Jacks and captain Sam Curran rebuilt the innings, but Jacks fell for 39 after a reflex catch by leg-spinner Calvin Harrison. Curran went on to score 72 from 46 balls, including five sixes, before being dismissed on the final ball of the innings. MI London finished on 147-7, a total Rockets overhauled in 90 balls.
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Sunday’s fixtures decide remaining knockout spots
The Hundred’s knockout race continues on 18 August with a double-header. Sunrisers Leeds face Welsh Fire at Headingley, while London Spirit host Birmingham Phoenix at Lord’s. The women’s matches begin at 11:00 BST, followed by the men’s games at 14:30 and 18:00.
In the women’s competition, Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire must win to stay in contention for the knockout stages. London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix are already eliminated. The men’s race remains open for Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire, while Spirit and Phoenix have no chance of progressing.
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website will provide ball-by-ball commentary for all four matches. The women’s and men’s fixtures between London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix will be broadcast live on BBC Two and iPlayer from 14:15.
Questions this report answers
+How did Trent Rockets win against MI London?
Trent Rockets chased down MI London’s total of 147-7 in 90 balls, winning by six wickets. Mitchell Santner scored 52 off 23 balls, his first Hundred half-century, sealing the victory with 10 balls remaining at The Oval on 15 August 2024.
+Who scored the most runs for MI London?
Sam Curran top-scored for MI London with 72 runs from 46 balls, including five sixes. He was dismissed on the final ball of the innings, leaving MI London on 147-7, a total Trent Rockets overhauled.
+What happens next in the Hundred knockout race?
On 18 August, Sunrisers Leeds play Welsh Fire at Headingley, and London Spirit face Birmingham Phoenix at Lord’s. Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire must win to stay in contention for the men’s knockout stages. The women’s race is also undecided for those teams.
+Where can I watch the Hundred matches on Sunday?
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website will cover all four matches live. The women’s and men’s games between London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix will be broadcast on BBC Two and iPlayer from 14:15 on 18 August.
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