Sanjeev Goenka’s team continues to struggle, suffering another defeat, their sixth in eight matches, following a poor performance in IPL 2025. In The Hundred League, Trent Rockets defeated the Manchester Originals in the 20th match by seven wickets, thanks to a brilliant performance by 21-year-old Rehan Ahmed. Ahmed excelled both with the ball and with the bat.
Rehan Ahmed’s Dominance
Rehan Ahmed, the Trent Rockets’ all-rounder, put in a match-winning performance. He started by dismissing Manchester Originals’ key batsmen, including captain Phil Salt and Heinrich Klaasen. He then played a crucial role with the bat, guiding the Trent Rockets to victory with 26 balls remaining.
Manchester Originals, batting first, were restricted to 98 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their 100-ball innings. Lewis Gregory top-scored with an unbeaten 33, and Jos Buttler contributed 19 runs. For the Trent Rockets, David Willey took three wickets, and Sam Cook claimed two. Rehan Ahmed took two wickets.
Trent Rockets Secure a Comfortable Win
Chasing 99 runs, Trent Rockets reached their target with ease, winning by seven wickets with 26 balls to spare. Rehan Ahmed top-scored with an unbeaten 45 off 35 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Tom Moores added an unbeaten 22. Their combined efforts ensured a dominant win, giving the team their fourth victory in the league. Trent Rockets now hold the second position in the points table, having won four out of five matches.