Trent Rockets finished in the second position in the group stage of The Hundred 2025 with the help of six wins in eight fixtures. They faced third-ranked holder Northern Superchargers during the Eliminator of the competition at the Kennington Oval in South London. Rockets’ captain, David Willey, won the toss and decided to bowl first due to the wet weather for the game. 

Ross Whiteley and Sam Cook got into the playing eleven of the Rockets as Max Holden Beh Sanderson got out of the side. For the Superchargers, Graham Clark came into the side with Michael Kyle-Pepper making his way out.

Northern Superchargers post 119/5 in rain-hit first innings

On the third ball of the innings, the Harry Brook-led side lost their inform opener, Zak Crawley, for a duck before Dawid Malan and wicket-keeper, Dan Lawrence, posted a fine partnership of fifty runs for the second wicket. The former drilled 29 runs in 19 balls with the help of two over boundaries and one four at a strike rate of over 150, while Lawrence cracked 44 runs in 31 balls at a strike rate of 141.94.

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Captain Brook and Graham Clark couldn’t contribute much with the bat, while David Miller drilled 28 runs in just 10 deliveries at a strike rate of 280 with four sixes. They reached 119/5 in 75 balls during the first innings before the sky broke out, and the relentless rain forced the Superchargers to end their first innings earlier than they expected.

Trent Rockets progress to The Hundred 2025 final 

It wasn’t a steady day for the dry weather in London. The three hours of rain took a significant amount of time out of the game, which was nearing its conclusion. After the last set of the restart, Tom Baton missed a wide opening delivery before the rain returned to take the players off.

Willey and Rockets wanted the game to end, given that they would automatically qualify for the final against the Oval Invincibles on August 31 at Lord’s in London. They again restrted the contest with the change of equation, but the rain returned again after four more deliveries. Due to the rain, the umpires called it off as Willey's army progress to the final.

Match Scorecard Summary-

On the 30th encounter of The Hundred 2025, the Northern Superchargers met the Manchester Originals at Leeds in Headingley. The visiting captain, Phil Salt, won the toss and decided to bowl first on the surface where they expected the batting to be easy in the second innings. 

The tourists made three changes in the side, having already been eliminated from the group stage of the tournament. Sir James Anderson, George Garton, and Thomas Aspinwall came into the playing eleven, with Matthew Hurst, Tom Hartley, and Sonny Baker getting out of the side. On the other hand, Superchargers remained unchanged.

Northern Superchargers struggle their way to 139/8

Anderson picked up the first couple of wickets of Dawid Malan and Dan Lawrence. Zak Crawley and captain Harry Brook smashed run-a-ball knocks to find themselves 73/5 in their 67 deliveries and looked in danger of getting bundled out cheaply. David Miller cracked 30 runs in 22 balls with three sixes.

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Samit Patel clubbed 42 runs in just 19 balls at a strike rate of 221.05, shouldering on four boundaries and three sixes as the Superchargers posted 139/8 in their allotted 100 deliveries. Aspinwall picked up three wickets in the first innings while Josh Tongue and James Anderson shared four wickets between them.

Manchester Originals make successful chase by seven wickets

Manchester experienced an abysmal start to the second innings during the chase, losing Salt for nine runs in 13 balls while Ben McKinney got six runs in eight. However, Jos Buttler and Rachin put up a 99-run stand for the third wicket to push them incredibly near the finishing line.

Wicket-keeper batter, Jos Buttler, cracked an excellent knock of 70 runs in 37 balls, with the help of seven boundaries and five sixes at a strike rate of nearly 200. Ravindra, on the other hand, remained unbeaten on 47 runs in 23 balls to complete the chase by seven wickets and 16 balls to spare.

Match Scorecard Summary-

Northern Superchargers beat Oval Invincibles by 16 runs in an exciting game at Headingley. Sam Billings chose to bowl first, but Harry Brook’s side made the most of the batting track. Zak Crawley (49 off 25) and Dawid Malan (34 off 21) gave a flying start. Captain Harry Brook then played a brilliant knock of 56 from 27 balls, while David Miller finished strong with an unbeaten 37 off just 16. Their efforts took the Superchargers to a big total of 198/4.

The Invincibles lost their top order early, but Sam Curran (30 off 19) tried to steady things. Donovan Ferreira gave hope with a quick 41 off only 15 balls, hitting big sixes, but the chase ended at 182/7. The Superchargers sealed the win, ending the Invincibles’ winning streak.

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During the 24th fixture of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers locked horns with Oval Invincibles at Leeds in Headingley. The touring captain, Sam Billings, won the toss and decided to bowl first on a surface that appeared to be full of runs. 

The home captain, Harry Brook, and the management decided to make one solitary change in the playing eleven as they brought back Samit Patel. For the Invincibles, Jordan Clark and Gus Atkinson got into the playing eleven, with Rashid Khan and Saqib Mahmood getting rested.

Harry Brook’s half-century powers Northern Superchargers to 198/4

Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan, the two opening batters of the Superchargers, gave a very strong opening partnership to the side, with 76 runs coming in 38 balls. The former smashed 49 runs in 25 balls at a strike rate of 196 with the help of five boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 196.

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Malan cracked 34 runs in 21 balls, shouldering on four boundaries and one six at a strike rate of 161.90. Brook has clubbed 56 runs in 27 balls at a strike rate of 207.41, with the help of three boundaries and five sixes. David Miller, the southpaw, remained unbeaten on 37 runs in 16 balls at a strike rate of 231.25. They posted 198/4 in their allotted 100 balls.

Oval Invincibles lose winning streak by 16 runs

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, and Jordan Cox- all the top three batters of the visitors struggled to get going in the chase. Sam Curran blasted a fine knock of 30 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of nearly 160 with the help of two fours and two sixes.

Donovan Ferreira nailed a fine knock of 41 runs in 15 balls at a strike rate of 273.33, with the help of three boundaries and four over boundaries. Oval posted 182/7 in their allotted 100 balls to face a defeat by 16 runs.

Match Scorecard Summary

The 22nd match of The Hundred 2025 saw London Spirit take on Northern Superchargers at Lord’s, London. Superchargers’ captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to bowl first, keeping up with the trend of the tournament.

London Spirit made one change, bringing in Jamie Overton for Olly Stone. The Superchargers went with the same team. Jamie Smith gave Spirit a quick start, scoring 41 runs from 27 balls with four fours and a six. David Warner, however, fell early for a duck. Ollie Pope played the anchor role with a steady 52 not out from 38 balls, while Ashton Turner added 28 from 22. Their efforts took London Spirit to 135/3 in the 100 balls.

The Superchargers made a strong start with a 63-run opening stand. Dawid Malan scored 22 before falling, but Dan Lawrence kept the chase on track with a lively 37 off 22 balls. Zak Crawley once again stood tall, finishing unbeaten on 55 from 38 balls with five fours and two sixes. With 18 balls left, the Superchargers wrapped up the chase by eight wickets and climbed to third spot on the table.

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On the 22nd clash of The Hundred 2025, the London Spirit met the Northern Superchargers at Lord’s in London. The away captain, Harry Brook, won the toss and decided to bowl first, following the general trend of the competition. 

London decided to make only one change to the side, leaving out their aggressive and fiery pacer, Olly Stone, to bring back Jamie Overton into the eleven. Meanwhile, the Superchargers decided to retain the same playing eleven.

Ollie Pope’s half-century shoulders London Spirit to 135/3

Jamie Smith, the wicket-keeper opening batter, contributed immensely in the opening position as the right-handed batter smashed 41 runs in 27 balls at a strike rate of over 150 with four boundaries and one six. However, David Warner returned on a four-ball duck.

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It was Ollie Pope’s unbeaten knock of 52 runs in 38 balls, shouldering on three boundaries at a strike rate of 136.84, along with Ashton Turner’s 28 runs in 22 balls with three fours, that pushed them to 135/3 in their allotted 100 balls in the first innings. 

Northern Superhchargers script easy eight-wicket victory

The Northern Superchargers went off to a fiery opening stand with 63 runs for the first wicket. Dawid Malan, however, limped for 22 runs in 21 balls with one six at a strike rate of over 100. Just when the pressure of the required run rate grew up on the visitors, their number three, Dan Lawrance, drilled a fine knock of 37 runs in 22 balls, shouldering on three boundaries and one six. 

On the other hand, Zak Crawley reached to another half-century during the chase with a huge six. He remaiend unbeaten on 55 runs in 38 balls with the hekp of five boudaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 144.74 as they chased down the target by eight wickets and 18 balls to spare. They go at the third position with the victory. 

Match Scorecard Summary-

Manchester Originals put on a brilliant show at Old Trafford as they crushed Northern Superchargers by 57 runs in the 17th match of The Hundred 2025. Batting first, the Originals lost skipper Phil Salt early, but Jos Buttler held the innings together with a fine unbeaten 64 from 45 balls. Rachin Ravindra gave quick runs with a fiery 31 off 14 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 50 not out from just 25 balls. Their efforts carried the Originals to a strong total of 171/3.

In reply, the Superchargers never looked comfortable. Michael Pepper fell for a duck, and wickets kept falling one after another. Only David Miller fought back with 38 runs from 22 balls, but it wasn’t enough. For the Originals, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue picked up three wickets each, while Ravindra and Noor Ahmad took two apiece. The Superchargers were bowled out for 114, giving the Originals a huge 57-run victory and delighting the home crowd.

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Northern Superchargers Men suffered a heavy 57-run defeat against Manchester Originals Men in Match 17 of The Hundred 2025 at Old Trafford. Manchester, powered by Jos Buttler’s 64 and Heinrich Klaasen’s fiery 50 off 25, posted a strong 171/3 in their 100 balls. In reply, the Superchargers collapsed to 114 all out in 87 balls, with David Miller’s 38 being the only fight. Manchester’s bowlers dominated throughout as Northern Superchargers failed to build partnerships. Here are the main reasons why Northern Superchargers Men lost the match:

1. Manchester's Explosive Batting

The Originals' top order set the tone with Buttler's 64 anchoring the innings, whilst Klaasen's explosive 50 took just 25 balls. Rachin Ravindra added a quick 31 off 14, putting the score out of reach as they all put on an aggressive 171/3.

2. Clinical Bowling from the Originals

The Northern Superchargers were unable to withstand the pressures inflicted by Manchester's bowling attack. Josh Tongue (3/21) and Sonny Baker (3/21) rapidly fractured the Superchargers batting order with timely wickets, while Noor Ahmad and Rachin Ravindra grabbed another two wickets, leaving no opportunity to come back.

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3. Superchargers’ Batting Failure

After a steady start from Malan and Crawley, the Superchargers were unable to put together any significant partnerships. David Miller's 38 off 22 was the only resistance, as most of the team were cheaply under the scoreboard's pressure. The inability to accelerate or handle pressure ensured a dramatic collapse.

During the 17th encounter of The Hundred 2025, Manchester Originals met Northern Superchargers during the 17th fixture at Old Trafford in Manchester. The home side won the toss and decided to bat first to break the normal trend of teams chasing a total. 

The Phil Salt-led side made two changes to the playing eleven. Matthew Hurst came into the eleven along with Rachin Ravindra, the southpaw who replaced Mark Chapman in the eleven post finishing the international Test assignment in Zimbabwe. Superchargers, however, retained the same playing eleven.

Manchester Originals burst their way to 171/3

Captain Salt went back to the dressing room after just nine runs in five balls, while McKinney also struggled for his 11 runs. The wicket-keeper batter, Jos Buttler, drilled an unbeaten knock of 64 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 142.22, scoring five boundaries and four sixes.

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Rachin Ravindra smacked 31 runs in 14 balls at a strike rate of over 220, with the help of six boundaries. The New Zealand batter contributed immensely. On the other hand, Heinrich Klassen found his old rhythm back with an undefeated knock of 50 runs in 25 balls, with the help of four boundaries and four sixes at a strike rate of 200. Originals ended with 171/3 in the first innings.

Northern Superchargers bundle out for 114 to face huge defeat

The tourists were not in the chase from the beginning of the second innings. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Michael Pepper returned to the dressing room for a four-ball duck. The best knock of the chase came from David Miller, who drilled 38 runs in 22 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes.

On the other hand, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue picked up three wickets each. Rachin Ravindra and Noor Ahmed also recorded two wickets each in the second innings as the Superchargers ended with 114 runs in the second innings to face a 57-run defeat.

Match Scorecard Summary-

In the 14th match of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers took on Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds. Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone won the toss and chose to bowl, thinking the pitch would be better for batting later. David Miller came in for Graham Clark for the Superchargers, while Chris Wood replaced Dan Mousley for Phoenix.

Zak Crawley got the hosts off to a flying start with 45 runs from 23 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Dawid Malan followed with a classy 58 from 34 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. Captain Harry Brook finished strong with 31 off 14 balls, and Dan Lawrence chipped in with 15 runs, helping the team post a big total of 193/5 in their 100 balls.

Phoenix had a terrible start, losing three wickets in the first 16 balls. Ben Duckett’s poor form continued, but Livingstone and Jacob Bethell fought back with an 80-run partnership. Bethell hit 48 off 23 balls with three fours and three sixes, while Livingstone scored 46 off 31 with one four and four sixes. Once they got out, the chase lost momentum, and Northern Superchargers wrapped up a 36-run win to move to the top of the points table.

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