The Trent Rockets secured a resounding victory over the Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford, thanks to a dazzling unbeaten knock of 72 from 35 balls by Finn Allen. The Kiwi star's masterful performance enabled the Rockets to chase down a target of 138 with 13 balls to spare. The match began with Ben Duckett falling to Gus Atkinson on the second ball, but Allen and Sam Billings formed a formidable partnership, reaching 50 from 25 balls.
Despite facing challenges from the Super Giants' bowling lineup, Allen and Mitchell Santner guided the Rockets to a six-wicket win, claiming the top spot in The Hundred standings. Earlier, the Super Giants had struggled to accelerate on a tough surface, with Craig Overton striking three times to rattle the home side.
Jos Buttler's third consecutive half-century helped the Super Giants close on 137-3, but Allen's explosive knock made light work of the target, securing a convincing win for the Rockets.