Which Teams Will Compete in The Hundred Eliminators?

We have entered the decisive phase of the 2026 season of The Hundred, and the line‑up for the knockout rounds in both the men's and women's competitions is now set. But exactly which sides have secured those coveted spots? After eight matches in the group stage, the teams that topped their respective tables earned an automatic berth in the championship final at Lord's, scheduled for Sunday, 16 August. These league leaders will go straight to the final without having to contest an eliminator.

The clubs that finished second and third in each competition will clash in the eliminator matches at The Kia Oval on Friday, 14 August. The winners of those two eliminators will join the table‑toppers at Lord's for the ultimate showdown.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how the standings unfolded and what they mean for the upcoming fixtures. **Men's competition** With only two group games remaining, Trent Rockets clinched the top spot in the men's table, guaranteeing them a direct place in the final. Their consistent performances across the season, highlighted by a high‑scoring batting line‑up and disciplined bowling, left them mathematically uncatchable.

Manchester Super Giants secured the second‑place slot after a commanding victory over SunRisers Leeds on Tuesday. The win was significant not just for the margin—an emphatic chase of 128 runs with 33 balls to spare—but also for its impact on the points table.

Both Super Giants and SunRisers ended up on 20 points, but the Super Giants edged ahead on net run‑rate, the tiebreaker used in The Hundred. Net run‑rate is calculated by taking the average runs a team scores per 100 balls and subtracting the average runs they concede per 100 balls throughout the league phase.

SunRisers Leeds, despite the heavy defeat, remained in contention for the third‑place spot. A win in their final group match would have propelled them above Trent Rockets into first place, guaranteeing a final berth.

Instead, the loss left them vulnerable, and they ultimately slipped to third, earning a place in the eliminator. Fourth‑placed MI London, the defending champions for the past three seasons, needed a massive win—by at least 59 runs—against Birmingham Phoenix on Wednesday to overtake SunRisers on net run‑rate. They fell short, managing only a two‑run victory, which was insufficient to change their position. Consequently, MI London will miss the knockout stage altogether.

**Women’s competition** The women’s table mirrored the men’s in many ways. Trent Rockets also topped the women’s league with 28 points from eight matches, securing an automatic final spot.

Their dominance was cemented by a three‑wicket win over Southern Brave, who were sitting second at the time. That loss sent Southern Brave down the ladder to the eliminator. Southern Brave will meet SunRisers Leeds in the women’s eliminator at the Oval.

SunRisers earned their eliminator berth by delivering a powerful 41‑run victory over Manchester Super Giants at Emirates Old Trafford on Tuesday. That win not only lifted SunRisers into second place but also eliminated the Super Giants from the competition. **Knockout schedule** - **Friday, 14 August – Eliminators at The Kia Oval** - Women’s match: Southern Brave vs SunRisers Leeds, 2:15 pm - Men’s match: Manchester Super Giants vs SunRisers Leeds, 6:00 pm - A reserve day is available on Saturday, 15 August, should weather intervene.

- **Sunday, 16 August – Finals at Lord’s** - Women’s final: Trent Rockets vs the winner of the women’s eliminator, 2:15 pm - Men’s final: Trent Rockets vs the winner of the men’s eliminator, 6:00 pm - A reserve day is also scheduled for Monday, 17 August. Fans can follow live coverage on NOW, and additional updates, video highlights, and analysis are available through Sky Sports’ various platforms, including WhatsApp notifications. For the best viewing experience, a Chrome browser is recommended to access the video player.

In summary, the knockout stage will feature Trent Rockets defending their top‑seed status in both the men’s and women’s finals, while SunRisers Leeds, Manchester Super Giants, Southern Brave, and the men’s SunRisers will battle for the remaining spots at the Oval. The outcomes of these eliminators will set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to The Hundred’s 2026 season.