Southern Brave secured a six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred men’s competition at Trent Bridge, chasing down the Rockets’ total of 158-5. The already-eliminated Brave completed the chase in 97 balls, with three deliveries remaining.
Tristan Stubbs led the successful pursuit, finishing unbeaten on 52 from 28 balls with four fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 185.71. He partnered with Marcus Stoinis earlier in the innings, combining for a 70-run stand for the fourth wicket. Stoinis contributed 46 off 25 balls before being caught off Ben Sanderson in the penultimate over. Nikhil Chaudhary also played a role in the final stages, helping secure victory alongside Stubbs.
For Trent Rockets, Mitchell Santner top-scored with an unbeaten 35 off 23 balls and shared a 66-run sixth-wicket partnership with Lewis Gregory, who contributed 28 not out off 18 balls. The Rockets’ top order made useful contributions, with Finn Allen reaching 23 before being dismissed by Brave captain Chris Jordan with a yorker. Young fast bowler Manny Lumsden had a difficult outing, conceding 19 runs in his opening set and not being recalled.
The result leaves Rockets facing an uncertain path to the final. Currently holding a four-point advantage over Sunrisers Leeds, the Rockets must await the outcome of a match between Sunrisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford later in the week. Should both teams finish level on 24 points, the Sunrisers’ superior net run-rate of 1.094 compared to the Rockets’ 0.740 would determine the higher finish.
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