Trent Rockets hold off Sunrisers Leeds in tight match
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Trent Rockets narrowly defeated Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred at Trent Bridge on August 2. Ben Duckett scored 64 off 47 balls and took a key catch to dismiss Harry Brook, who made 46. The Rockets set a total of 146-4, while the Sunrisers managed 141-4, falling short despite a solid chase. Mohammad Amir contributed significantly with bowling figures of 2-20, helping restrict the Sunrisers in the final overs. This victory marks Trent Rockets’ fourth consecutive win, securing their top position in the tournament standings.
- •Ben Duckett scored 64 runs for Trent Rockets.
- •Mohammad Amir took 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- •Trent Rockets posted a total of 146 runs.
- •Sunrisers Leeds fell short at 141 runs.
- •Rockets extend lead at the top of The Hundred standings.
- 5:11 PMBBC Sport — Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Duckett and Amir star as Rockets see off Sunrisers
- 4:39 PMBBC Sport — Duckett and Amir star as leaders Rockets see off Sunrisers
"Another fine half-century from Ben Duckett and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir helped Trent Rockets deservedly stay top of The Hundred table with a five-run win over SunRisers Leeds, completing a home double at Trent Bridge.
"Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.
"Ben Duckett strikes a half-century and takes a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.
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External links- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 5:11 PMDuckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:45 PMDuckett and Amir star as Rockets see off Sunrisers
Ben Duckett strikes a half-century and takes a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 4:39 PMDuckett and Amir star as leaders Rockets see off Sunrisers
Ben Duckett strikes a half-century and takes a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.
- Sky Sports—Rockets stay top of Hundred table as Duckett stars
Another fine half-century from Ben Duckett and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir helped Trent Rockets deservedly stay top of The Hundred table with a five-run win over SunRisers Leeds, completing a home double at Trent Bridge.
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