The closing day of the 2026 edition of The Hundred promises a dramatic double‑header at Lord's, with the Trent Rockets hoping to secure both a men’s and a women’s title while the SunRisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants are determined to spoil the party. After dominating the group stages, the Rockets entered the final weekend with a clean sweep of the league tables, winning 13 out of 16 matches across their two squads. That consistency also earned them the newly introduced Hundred Helix trophy, which recognises the franchise that performed best overall in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Now the focus shifts to the ultimate prize – individual glory for each side – as the finals are broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix. The women's final will kick off at 2:15 p.m. with the Rockets taking on the defending champions SunRisers Leeds, who captured the title a year earlier under the Northern Superchargers banner.
The men’s final follows at 6 p.m., pitting the Rockets against Manchester Super Giants. For the Rockets women, this is a historic moment.
It will be their first appearance in a Hundred final after four group‑stage exits and a loss in the eliminator during the competition’s first five editions. The men, by contrast, have already tasted success, lifting the trophy in 2022.
Their current captain, Sam Billings, has become synonymous with the tournament, guiding Oval Invincibles to three consecutive titles before moving to the Rockets in a high‑profile transfer that saw him become the first player to chase four straight championships with two different franchises. Billings, who arrived at the Rockets after the Invincibles rebranded as MI London, has been praised for his strategic acumen and batting prowess. In a recent interview, the Rockets skipper reflected on the significance of playing at Lord’s: "It’s a dream for any kid growing up to step onto this ground.
To be here again, with the chance to add another title to my name, is incredibly special. We have a seasoned group, many of whom have won finals before, and the energy in the squad has been fantastic throughout the campaign." Opposing the Rockets on Sunday will be England’s white‑ball stalwart 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 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 acknowledged the quality of his rivals: "Buttler is arguably the best white‑ball player England has ever produced and the leading run‑scorer in T20 cricket history. Their side has a lot of variety, but we’ve been the most consistent team all season, and that gives us confidence." The women’s final features another intriguing captaincy duel.
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 face 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 the year.
Gardner brings a wealth of experience, flanked by fellow World Cup winners Kim Garth and Beth Mooney. The SunRisers, however, boast their own Australian firepower in Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland, the leading run‑scorers in the women’s Hundred this season.
Gardner spoke about the occasion: "Returning to Lord’s brings back great memories, and having a few Australians in the squad helps us handle big moments. Sunday is a new challenge, but we have plenty of positive experiences to draw on and confidence in what we have done well all season." Gibson added, "Every team has big names, but preparation, adapting to conditions, and clear communication are what will decide the day. We just want to enjoy the game and play our best cricket." Both finals are set to be televised from 2 p.m. on Sunday, with the women’s match starting at 2:15 p.m.
and the men’s clash following at 6 p.m. Fans can also stream the action contract‑free via NOW. The stakes are high: a possible double victory for the Rockets, a chance for Billings to become the first player to win four Hundred titles in a row, and an opportunity for the SunRisers and Super Giants to claim a historic upset.
The atmosphere at the Home of Cricket promises to be electric, and the world will be watching to see which side lifts the coveted trophies at the end of this thrilling weekend.