The closing day of the 2026 edition of The Hundred promises high drama at Lord's, with the Trent Rockets eyeing a potential double triumph and Sam Billings chasing a historic four‑peat. Both the men's and women's Rockets squads have already secured their places in the championship matches after dominating the group stage, each topping their respective tables and accumulating 13 wins out of a combined 16 games. Their consistency has also earned them the newly introduced Hundred Helix award, which recognises the franchise that performs best across both the men's and women's competitions.
With the Helix trophy already in their cabinet, the Rockets now have their sights set on the ultimate prize in each gender category. The finals will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix, giving fans a front‑row seat to what could be a landmark weekend for the club. The women's final kicks off first at the iconic "Home of Cricket". At 2:15 p.m., the Rockets women will meet 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., when the Rockets take on Manchester Super Giants. For the Rockets women, this is an unprecedented occasion. It marks their inaugural appearance in a Hundred final after five previous campaigns that ended in group‑stage exits or a loss in the eliminator.
The pressure is palpable, but the squad is buoyed by the experience of several players who have featured in high‑stakes matches before. The men's side, by contrast, enters the final as former champions. They lifted the trophy in 2022, and their current captain, Sam Billings, has become synonymous with the tournament. Billings previously led the Oval Invincibles to three consecutive Hundred titles, culminating in a victory over the Rockets in the 2025 final.
After the Invincibles rebranded as MI London, Billings was released into the auction pool, allowing Trent Rockets to acquire him. The move has proved to be a masterstroke, as Billings now stands on the brink of securing a fourth successive Hundred crown, albeit with a different franchise. Speaking ahead of the match, Billings reflected on the significance of playing at Lord's: "It’s a massive honour.
Winning another title with a new team is incredibly satisfying. I’ve always wanted to be on this stage every year, and to do it at the Home of Cricket is a dream come true. Growing up, you imagine moments like this, and now that I’m older I appreciate them even more.
Our squad is one of the most experienced in the competition, with several players who have tasted success in finals. The energy in the camp has been phenomenal throughout the tournament." The Rockets will face a formidable opponent in the men’s final: Manchester Super Giants, captained by England’s white‑ball star Jos Buttler.
Buttler assumed the captaincy after South Africa’s Aiden Markram withdrew for personal reasons. He has also been a prolific run‑scorer, amassing 311 runs in the tournament, including four half‑centuries, and delivering a blistering 33 off 20 balls in the eliminator victory over SunRisers. Billings praised the opposition, noting: "Super Giants are a very strong side.
Jos is arguably the best white‑ball player England has ever produced and holds the record for most runs in T20 cricket. They have a lot of variety, but our focus remains on our own game. We finished top of the group and beat them in Manchester, which gives us confidence. We respect them, but we also know that our consistency throughout the league gives us a psychological edge." The women’s final will also feature a clash of captains.
SunRisers Leeds are led by Dani Gibson, 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. Gibson will be up against the Rockets’ Australian skipper, Ash Gardner. Gibson’s experience includes playing for England in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, where England fell to an Australian side that featured Gardner. Gardner, who now captains the Rockets, is surrounded by a core of 2026 World Cup winners, including Irish all‑rounder Kim Garth and Australian batting powerhouse Beth Mooney.
The SunRisers also boast World Cup talent, with Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland leading their run‑scoring charts in the women’s Hundred. Gardner commented on the occasion: "Lord’s holds a lot of great memories for me. Returning to the same dressing room brings a positive vibe.
Having a few Australians in the side helps because we understand what big moments demand. Sunday will be a new challenge, but we can draw on our positive experiences and the confidence we’ve built all season." Gibson added: "The Rockets have some big names, but every team has its stars. It’s about preparation, adapting quickly to the conditions, communicating well, and enjoying the game." Both finals promise to showcase top‑level cricket, with the potential for an English captain to lift a trophy in each gender category.
Whether it will be Billings or Buttler on the men’s podium, and whether Gibson can out‑maneuver Gardner on the women’s side, remains to be seen. Fans can tune in to the live coverage on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix from 2 p.m.
on Sunday. The women's match between Trent Rockets and SunRisers Leeds starts 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 are also available to stream contract‑free via the NOW platform.