As the 2026 edition of The Hundred reaches its climax at Lord's, the spotlight turns to a potential Trent Rockets double and a possible Sam Billings fourth consecutive title. Both the men’s and women’s squads of the Rockets have already secured their places in the championship matches after dominating the league stage, each topping their respective tables with an impressive record of 13 wins out of a combined 16 games. The franchise has also clinched the newly introduced Hundred Helix trophy, which recognises the overall best‑performing club across both the men’s and women’s competitions.
While that accolade confirms the Rockets as the season’s most consistent side, the players and coaching staff are now focused on achieving individual glory in the finals, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix. The women’s final kicks off first at the historic Home of Cricket, with the Rockets taking on the defending champions SunRisers Leeds at 2:15 p.m. The SunRisers, who captured the title last year under the Northern Superchargers banner, will be eager to repeat their success. The men’s final follows at 6 p.m., pitting the Rockets against Manchester Super Giants.
For the Rockets women, this is an unprecedented moment: it is their first appearance in a Hundred final after five previous campaigns that ended in group‑stage exits or a loss in the eliminator. The squad will be hoping to break that pattern and secure the franchise’s inaugural women’s trophy. The men’s side, by contrast, have a richer pedigree. They lifted the title in 2022, and their current captain, Sam Billings, has become synonymous with the competition.
After leading the Oval Invincibles to three straight Hundred crowns, Billings transferred to the Rockets following the Invincibles’ rebrand to MI London. His arrival has proved decisive, and he now stands on the brink of a fourth consecutive personal triumph.
Billings, reflecting on his journey, said, "It’s a massive honour to be part of a team that consistently reaches this stage. Winning another trophy, even with a different club, feels incredibly rewarding.
Growing up, I always imagined playing at Lord’s; now I get to live that dream and appreciate it even more. Our group‑stage performance gave us massive confidence, and we respect our opponents, but we also know we have the momentum to go all the way." Opposing the Rockets on Sunday will be England captain Jos Buttler, who has taken over the captaincy of Manchester Super Giants after Aiden Markram stepped away for personal reasons.
Buttler has been in blistering form, amassing 311 runs in the tournament, including four half‑centuries, and blasting a rapid 33 off 20 balls in the eliminator win over SunRisers. Billings praised the Super Giants, noting, "Buttler is arguably the best white‑ball player England has produced, and his side offers a lot of variety.
We beat them in Manchester during the league stage, which boosts our belief, but we will treat the final with the respect it deserves." On the women’s side, SunRisers will be led by Dani Gibson, one of only three English captains in the women’s competition this year, alongside London Spirit’s Charlie Dean and MI London’s Hollie Armitage. Gibson will be up against the Rockets’ Australian skipper Ash Gardner, who was part of the England side that fell to Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s earlier in July.
Gardner, who now captains a Rockets side featuring fellow World Cup winners Kim Garth and Beth Mooney, said, "Playing at Lord’s always brings back great memories. Having a few Australians in the squad helps because we understand what big occasions demand. Sunday will be a new challenge, but we have plenty of positive experiences to draw on and confidence in the things we did well throughout the season." Gibson added, "The Rockets have a lot of talent, including England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt, but every team has star players.
It’s about preparation, adapting to the conditions, communicating well and enjoying the game." Both finals promise high‑stakes cricket, with the potential for either Billings or Buttler to lift the men’s trophy and for one of the women’s captains to secure a historic win for their side. Fans can catch the action live from 2 p.m.
on Sunday on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix. The women’s match between Trent Rockets and SunRisers Leeds begins at 2:15 p.m., followed by the men’s showdown between Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants at 6 p.m. For those without a Sky subscription, the games can be streamed contract‑free via NOW.