The closing day of the 2026 edition of The Hundred could see a dramatic double for the Trent Rockets and a potential fourth consecutive Hundred triumph for Sam Billings, both events set to unfold at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. The Rockets' men and women have already clinched their places in the championship matches after dominating the group stages, each side topping its respective table by winning 13 of the 16 games they played across the combined competition. Having secured the new Hundred Helix trophy—which recognises the franchise that performs best across both the men's and women's tournaments—the Rockets now have their sights set on individual glory in the finals, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix. The women's final will kick off first at the "Home of Cricket" at 2:15 p.m., when the Rockets face the defending champions SunRisers Leeds.
The SunRisers, who captured the title a year earlier under the banner of the Northern Superchargers, will be looking to repeat their success. The men's final follows at 6 p.m., with the Rockets taking on Manchester Super Giants.
For the Rockets women, this will be a historic occasion: it is their first appearance in a Hundred final after four previous group‑stage exits and a loss in the eliminator over the first five editions of the competition. The men, by contrast, are seasoned champions, having won the tournament in 2022. Their current captain, Sam Billings, has built a reputation as one of the competition’s most successful players, guiding Oval Invincibles to three straight Hundred titles before moving to the Rockets in a high‑profile transfer that saw him become the focal point of a new era for the franchise. Billings’ move was facilitated by the Invincibles’ rebranding to MI London, which opened the door for the Rockets to acquire the England star.
The decision has paid dividends, as Billings now stands on the brink of a fourth consecutive Hundred victory, albeit with a different team. Speaking before the final, the Rockets skipper expressed his pride and excitement: "It’s impressive.
I’m very proud to have the chance to win another title, even with a new side. You want to be at this stage of the tournament every year, and I don’t take it for granted. Playing at Lord’s has been a childhood dream, and now that dream is real." He added that the squad’s experience would be a key factor: "We have a lot of players who have been in finals before and know how to succeed under pressure.
The energy in this group has been brilliant throughout the competition." On the men’s side, the Rockets will be up against a formidable Manchester Super Giants side led by Jos Buttler, who stepped into the captaincy after South Africa’s Aiden Markram withdrew 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 victory over SunRisers on Friday night. Billings, whose Rockets side beat the Super Giants by six wickets during a six‑match winning streak in the group stage, praised his opponents: "They’re a very good team.
Jos is arguably the best white‑ball player England has ever produced and the leading run‑scorer in T20 cricket. Their side has great variety, but we’ve topped the group and that gives us confidence.
We respect them, but we also know we’ve been the best team statistically." The women's final also promises a captivating showdown. SunRisers captain Dani Gibson—one of only three English women to lead a side in this season’s competition, alongside London Spirit’s Charlie Dean and MI London’s Hollie Armitage—will face Rockets captain Ash Gardner, an Australian all‑rounder who starred for England in the Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's earlier in July. Gardner, who was part of the Australian squad that defeated England in that World Cup final, will have the support of fellow 2026 World Cup winners Kim Garth and Beth Mooney in the Rockets lineup.
However, the SunRisers also boast World Cup‑winning talent, with Australian pacers Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland leading their run‑scoring charts in the women’s Hundred. Gardner reflected on the occasion: "Lord’s holds fantastic memories for me.
Returning to the same dressing room brings good energy. Having a few Australians in the side helps because we know what big occasions demand.
Sunday is a new challenge, but we have plenty of positive memories to draw on and confidence in what we’ve done well this season." Gibson echoed a similar sentiment about the Rockets, noting the presence of England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt among their ranks: "They have great names, but every team does. It’s about preparation, adapting to the conditions, communicating well, and enjoying the game." Both finals will be streamed live from Lord’s starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The women's match between Trent Rockets and SunRisers Leeds begins at 2:15 p.m., followed by the men’s clash between Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants at 6 p.m.
Viewers can watch the action on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Mix, or stream contract‑free via NOW. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to The Hundred, with the potential for Sam Billings to become the first player to win four consecutive titles and for the Rockets to complete a historic double across both genders.