The final day of the 2026 edition of The Hundred promises high drama at Lord's, with the Trent Rockets eyeing a possible double victory on both the men’s and women’s sides, while the defending women’s champions SunRisers Leeds and the Manchester Super Giants also have everything to play for. The stakes are high, the crowds are eager, and the atmosphere at the Home of Cricket is electric as the season draws to a close. Both the Rockets’ men’s and women’s squads have enjoyed a dominant run through the group stage, each topping their respective tables and securing direct entry into the finals.
Across the combined 16 matches they played, the franchise amassed an impressive 13 wins, a record that not only guarantees them a spot in the championship decider but also clinches the newly introduced Hundred Helix trophy. This accolade recognises the franchise that performed best across both the men’s and women’s competitions, and the Rockets have already claimed it.
Now the focus shifts from collective achievement to individual glory. The women’s final kicks off at 2:15 p.m. with the Rockets taking on SunRisers Leeds, the team that captured the title a year ago when they were known as the Northern Superchargers.
The men’s final follows at 6 p.m., pitting the Rockets against the Manchester Super Giants. Both matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix, offering fans a full day of elite short‑form cricket. For the Rockets women, this is a historic moment.
It will be their first appearance in a Hundred final after five previous attempts that saw them exit at the group stage or fall in the eliminator. The franchise has been building a strong core, and the final presents an opportunity to finally lift the trophy that has eluded them since the competition began.
The men’s side, on the other hand, have a more seasoned pedigree. They were champions in 2022, and their current captain, Sam Billings, has become synonymous with The Hundred. Billings first made his mark with the Oval Invincibles, leading them to three consecutive titles before a narrow defeat to the Rockets in the 2025 final. His move to the Rockets ahead of the 2026 auction proved a masterstroke for the franchise, and he now stands on the brink of a remarkable four‑peat, a feat that would cement his legacy as one of the tournament’s greats.
Billings, reflecting on his journey, said, "It is impressive. It’s something I’m very proud of and to have the opportunity to win another one, albeit with a different team, is very pleasing.
You want to be in this stage of the tournament every year so it doesn’t get lost on me. The opportunity we have, I never take it for granted, playing here at the Home of Cricket. As a young kid growing up, you dream of occasions like this and playing at Lord’s.
As you get older, you start to appreciate these things a little more, I suppose. I think we might be one of the oldest teams in the competition. We have a lot of guys who have played in finals before, been successful in finals.
We have had brilliant energy throughout this competition." Opposing the Rockets on Sunday will be Jos Buttler, who has taken over the captaincy of the Super Giants after South Africa’s Aiden Markram stepped away for personal reasons. Buttler has been in scintillating form, amassing 311 runs in the tournament, including four half‑centuries, and delivering a blistering 33 off 20 balls in the eliminator win over SunRisers. His aggressive batting and tactical acumen make him a formidable opponent for the Rockets. Billings praised his rivals, noting, "They’re a very good team.
Jos is arguably the best white‑ball player ever to represent England and the leading run‑scorer ever in T20 cricket. They’ve got a lot of variety in their side as well. But I think it’s all about us, to be honest. We topped the group.
We beat them in Manchester, which definitely gives us confidence. We will absolutely respect them. But, as a team, winning the league stage gives us a lot of confidence.
We’ve been the best team from a record point of view." The women’s final also promises a clash of captains. SunRisers Leeds are led by Dani Gibson, one of only three English captains in the women’s competition, alongside London Spirit’s Charlie Dean and MI London’s Hollie Armitage. Gibson will be up against the Rockets’ Australian skipper Ash Gardner, who guided England to the runner‑up spot in the Women's T20 World Cup final earlier this year. Gibson, who experienced the sting of defeat in that World Cup final against an Australian side featuring Gardner, said, "There are definitely some fantastic memories here at Lord’s.
It’s nice coming back to the same dressing room and hopefully that brings some good energy. Having a few Australians in the side helps because we know what big occasions require. Sunday is a new game and a different challenge but there are plenty of positive memories to draw on and confidence in the things we’ve done well throughout the season." Gardner, flanked by fellow 2026 World Cup winners Kim Garth and Beth Mooney, added, "We have some great memories at Lord’s, and it feels good to be back.
The experience of playing in big finals helps us stay calm under pressure. We know what we need to do, and we’re excited to give the fans a great show." Both teams also feature star players from the recent World Cup.
The SunRisers boast Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland, the leading run‑scorers in the women’s Hundred this season, while the Rockets rely on the experience of England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt and the all‑round abilities of Gardner. As the finals approach, the narrative is clear: the Rockets are chasing a historic double, Billings is on the cusp of a fourth consecutive personal title, and the women’s side hopes to break their final hoodoo. Meanwhile, the Super Giants and SunRisers are eager to upset the favorites and claim their own piece of Hundred history.
Fans can tune in to the live broadcast from 2 p.m. on Sunday via Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix.
The women’s final 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 matches are also available contract‑free through the NOW streaming service. The day at Lord’s promises cricketing fireworks, strategic battles, and the chance for players to etch their names into the short‑form annals of the sport. Whether you are a die‑hard supporter of the Rockets, a loyal fan of the SunRisers, or simply a lover of high‑octane cricket, the 2026 Hundred finals are set to deliver a memorable climax to a season that has already provided plenty of excitement and drama.