The Rockets have jumped to the top of the points table with a stunning performance against the Super Giants at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, MSG have dropped to second place after suffering their second loss on the trot. They have eight points after three matches while Trent Rockets have 12 points in four.
Team
Matches
Won
Lost
No Result
Points
NRR
Trent Rockets
4
3
1
0
12
+0.924
Manchester Super Giants
4
2
2
0
8
+0.611
Sunrisers Leeds
3
2
1
0
8
+0.032
MI London
4
2
2
0
8
-0.081
Welsh Fire
3
2
1
0
8
-0.427
London Spirit
3
1
2
0
4
0.120
Southern Brave
4
1
3
0
4
0.0002
Birmingham Phoenix
3
1
2
0
4
-1.483
What were the talking points in MSG vs TR, Men’s Hundred, match 14?After losing the toss, the Super Giants found themselves in trouble at 56-3 after 43 balls. However, Jos Buttler and Leus du Plooy revived the innings with a partnership of 79 runs as the Super Giants posted 137. Craig Overton picked up all three wickets to fall, conceding only 23 runs in his 20-ball spell.
In the run-chase, the Rockets lost Ben Duckett and Tom Banton early. But Finn Allen got stuck into the Super Giants bowlers, smashing them to all parts of the ground. Skipper Sam Billings (26) and Mitchell Santner (24*) supported the opener well in the run-chase.
Who were the top performers in Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?Buttler smashed an unbeaten 55 off 37 while du Plooy remained not out on 40 off 28 for the Super Giants. Allen, meanwhile, was the player of the match for his match-winning knock of 72* off 35, with 11 fours and two sixes, helping the Rockets get to the target in 87 deliveries.
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