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Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, 11th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2026

t20Trent Rockets won by 9 wkts
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
29 Jul 2026, 7:30 pm IST
trent rockets won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Trent Rockets
Welsh Fire Inning Score: 122 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Philip Saltc Craig Overton b Matt Henry581062.5
Matthew Shortc Craig Overton b Lewis Gregory362612138.46
Joe Rootb Matt Henry581062.5
Rachin Ravindrac Calvin Harrison b Mitchell Santner161610100
Jordan Coxc Finn Allen b Mitchell Santner331604206.25
Marco Jansenc Sam Billings b Mitchell Santner230066.67
Asa Tribenot out13140092.86
Ben Kellawayc Craig Overton b Mohammad Amir150020
Chris Woakesnot out4400100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Mohammad Amir21100
Craig Overton16001
Matt Henry16200
Mitchell Santner35302
Calvin Harrison11001
Lewis Gregory21101
Trent Rockets Inning Score: 126 /1
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Ben Duckettnot out524580115.56
Finn Allenlbw b Rachin Ravindra331932173.68
Tom Bantonnot out311541206.67
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Chris Woakes21000
Marco Jansen25020
Lockie Ferguson20041
Sam Cook27010
Rachin Ravindra4100
Ben Kellaway27000

Match Summary

Match Highlights: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, 11th Match, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026

Date: July 29, 2026
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Trent Rockets secured a commanding victory over Welsh Fire by 9 wickets in a one-sided encounter. The match featured notable performances from Ben Duckett and Mitchell Santner, with Duckett being named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten half-century. Santner's three-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting Welsh Fire to a modest total.

Detailed Narrative

Welsh Fire batted first after losing the toss and managed to post a score of 122/7 in their allotted 100 balls. The innings lacked any substantial partnerships, with Jordan Cox being the top scorer with a quickfire 33 off 16 balls, which included four sixes. Matthew Short contributed with 36 runs off 26 balls, but no batsman could convert their start into a significant score.

Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers for Trent Rockets, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in his spell. His victims included Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen, both dismissed via catches taken by Finn Allen and Sam Billings respectively. Matt Henry also played a crucial role by taking two wickets, including that of Joe Root who was bowled for just 5 runs.

In reply, Trent Rockets chased down the target with ease, scoring 126/1 in just 72 balls. Ben Duckett anchored the innings with an unbeaten 52 off 45 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries. He was well-supported by Finn Allen who scored a brisk 33 off 19 balls before being trapped lbw by Rachin Ravindra. Tom Banton added the finishing touches with a rapid 31 not out off just 15 balls.

The standout moment in the field came from Craig Overton, who took three catches contributing significantly to the Welsh Fire's collapse. However, it was Ben Duckett's composed innings that steered Trent Rockets to victory, earning him the Player of the Match award.

This comprehensive win highlighted Trent Rockets' dominance both with the ball and bat, showcasing their all-round strength in this edition of The Hundred Men's Competition.