Trent Rockets retained their position at the top of The Hundred table with a narrow five-run victory over SunRisers Leeds at Trent Bridge, thanks in part to a fine half-century from Ben Duckett and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir. The Rockets opted to bat first and got off to a strong start, with Aneurin Donald smashing 40 from 19 balls, including three sixes, before Duckett took over, reaching his third half-century of the campaign from 35 balls.
Duckett's 64 from 47, which included overtaking Phil Salt as the leading run-scorer in The Hundred men's competition, was instrumental in the Rockets posting 146-4. In response, SunRisers were led by Mitchell Marsh, who was in impressive form, but the loss of key wickets, including Marsh and Harry Brook, ultimately led to their defeat, with Mohammad Amir claiming crucial wickets late in the game. In another match, MI London climbed to second place in the table with a 45-run win over Manchester Super Giants at the Kia Oval, driven by a brutal display of ball-striking from Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran, followed by a maiden five-wicket haul in The Hundred from Rashid Khan.