Trent Rockets dominate Manchester Originals with seven-wicket win

Trent Rockets secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Manchester Originals in The Hundred competition, with Rehan Ahmed delivering an all-round performance by taking 2-14 and scoring an unbeaten 45. Rockets captain David Willey was instrumental with the ball, taking 3-11, including key wickets of Jos Buttler and Rachin Ravindra, helping restrict the Originals to a low total of 98 for 8 on a slow pitch. The Originals struggled against the disciplined bowling attack, with only Lewis Gregory offering resistance with an unbeaten 33. Despite early setbacks losing openers Joe Root and Tom Banton, Rockets cruised to their target with 26 balls remaining, boosted by a crucial partnership between Ahmed and Tom Moores. The victory elevated the Rockets to second place in the table, level on points with Southern Brave but behind on net run-rate, while the Originals dropped to sixth after suffering a seventh defeat in eight away games. Willey praised Ahmed's unpredictable and effective batting, highlighting the team's strong intent and comprehensive performance.