It was the lowest-scoring of the MLC 2026 games so far, with 259 runs scored in 39 overs, and lifted Texas Super Kings to the top of the table
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Trent Rockets secured their fifth consecutive victory to move clear at the top of the standings. The win came against Birmingham Phoenix, who were restricted to 111 for 6 despite a fifty from Joe Clarke. The chase proved scrappy for the Rockets, but Sam Billings played a decisive innings to seal the result. Phoenix's middle-order struggle to build on Clarke's contribution ultimately cost them the match.
Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown hit fifties in comfortable win for home side
Surrey defeated Kent in a county cricket match, boosted by strong individual performances across their lineup. Nikhil Patel played a driving innings to give Surrey a solid foundation with the bat. Dom Sibley and Tommy Ealham also contributed impressively to keep Surrey's knockout qualification hopes alive. Bowler Lawes then took four wickets to dismantle Kent's batting and seal the victory for Surrey.
Sophie Dunkley scored a crucial 65 to power the Rockets to a strong total in their Women's Hundred fixture. Her innings proved to be the backbone of the Rockets' batting effort and helped secure a winning result. The victory lifted the Rockets to joint top of the table, boosting their title aspirations. Meanwhile, Phoenix suffered a setback after a poor batting display at Trent Bridge, hampering their campaign prospects.
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