The final day of the 2026 edition of The Hundred promises a dramatic showdown at Lord's, where the Trent Rockets could complete a rare double and Sam Billings might add a fourth consecutive title to his résumé. Both the men's and women's Rockets squads have already earned their places in the championship match by dominating the group stage, each finishing atop their respective tables with a combined record of 13 wins out of 16 games. Their consistency has also clinched the newly introduced Hundred Helix trophy, awarded to the franchise that performs best across both the men's and women's competitions. Now the Rockets are focused on converting that collective success into individual glory.
The women's final will kick off at 2:15 p.m. on the historic "Home of Cricket," followed by the men's final at 6 p.m.
Both matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix, giving fans a full day of high‑stakes cricket. For the Rockets women, this is a historic moment. It will be their first appearance in a Hundred final after four previous group‑stage exits and a loss in the eliminator during the tournament's first five seasons.
The team will be looking to rewrite that narrative against the defending champions, SunRisers Leeds. The SunRisers, who won the competition last year under the banner of the Northern Superchargers, will be eager to defend their crown and add another trophy to their cabinet.
The men's side, meanwhile, enters the final as former champions. Trent Rockets lifted the Hundred trophy in 2022, and their current captain, Sam Billings, has become synonymous with the competition. After a prolific spell with the Oval Invincibles—where he helped the side secure three straight Hundred titles—Billings moved to the Rockets in a high‑profile transfer that saw the Invincibles rebrand as MI London. His acquisition has paid dividends, and he now stands on the brink of a fourth consecutive personal triumph.
Billings, speaking before the final, expressed his pride and excitement: "It’s a huge honour to be here again, and to have the chance to win another title, even with a different team, feels amazing. I’ve always dreamed of playing at Lord’s, and now that dream is a reality. The atmosphere, the history, the crowd—it all means a lot to me. Our squad is full of experienced players who have been in finals before, and we’ve built great momentum throughout the tournament.
We’re not taking anything for granted; we just want to enjoy the moment and give our best." The Rockets’ opponents in the men’s final will be the Manchester Super Giants, led by England’s white‑ball stalwart Jos Buttler. Buttler took over the captaincy after South Africa’s Aiden Markram withdrew for personal reasons. He has been in blistering form, amassing 311 runs in the tournament, including four half‑centuries, and delivering a rapid 33 off 20 balls in the eliminator win over SunRisers.
Billings had high praise for the Super Giants: "They’re a very strong side. Jos is arguably the best white‑ball player England has produced, and he holds the record for the most runs in T20 cricket. Their lineup is versatile and dangerous. But we’ve earned the top spot in the group, and that gives us confidence.
We beat them in Manchester during the league stage, which shows we can handle the pressure. We respect them, but we also know we’re the most consistent team statistically." On the women’s side, SunRisers captain Dani Gibson will be tasked with out‑maneuvering Rockets’ Australian skipper Ash Gardner.
Gibson is one of only three English captains in the women’s competition this season, alongside London Spirit’s Charlie Dean and MI London’s Hollie Armitage. She brings experience from the England side that fell to an Australian‑led team—including Gardner— in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s earlier in July.
Gardner, who also shares the field with fellow World Cup winners Kim Garth and Beth Mooney, highlighted the significance of playing at Lord’s: "The memories here are incredible. Returning to the same dressing room brings a lot of positive energy. 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 confidence from the season and we’ll draw on those good memories to perform." Gibson, aware of the quality in the Rockets line‑up—including England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt—responded: "Every team has star players, but it’s about preparation, adapting to the conditions, and communicating well. We’ll stick to our game plan, stay flexible, and enjoy the experience." Both finals promise to showcase the very best of The Hundred’s fast‑paced, entertainment‑focused cricket. The women’s match will begin at 2:15 p.m., featuring Trent Rockets versus SunRisers Leeds, followed by the men’s clash at 6 p.m., pitting Rockets against Manchester Super Giants. Fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix, or stream the games without a contract via NOW.
In summary, the stage is set for a potential double for the Rockets and a historic four‑peat for Sam Billings. Whether the Rockets can translate their group‑stage dominance into championship victories remains to be seen, but the excitement and anticipation surrounding the finals are undeniable. The outcome will not only decide the winners of the 2026 Hundred titles but also shape the narrative for the players and franchises as they look ahead to future seasons of this innovative cricket format.