Trent Rockets claimed their first points of the campaign in The Hundred after securing a thrilling four-wicket victory over London Spirit at Trent Bridge. In a high-stakes chase, the Rockets successfully reached their 160-run target with just two balls to spare, marking the highest successful run chase at the venue.
The Rockets' pursuit began with a setback as David Willey dismissed Finn Allen for a duck. However, Ben Duckett quickly shifted the momentum, anchoring the innings with a brilliant 47-ball 75. Duckett formed a crucial 72-run partnership with Tom Banton, who contributed 22 off 14 balls, before continuing his dominance alongside Tim David. Once Duckett was dismissed by a superb catch from James Coles off Andrew Tye, the match intensity spiked. London Spirit clawed back into contention by taking four wickets in a span of just 18 balls, leaving the Rockets in a precarious position.
Following the departures of David, Billings—who provided a quick-fire 22 off 10 balls—and Gregory, the Rockets required 25 runs from the final 10 deliveries. Craig Overton turned the tide decisively, smashing a six off his first ball before hitting another six off his brother, Jamie Overton, to guide his side home in the final moments.
Earlier in the day, the Trent Rockets bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict London Spirit to 159 for 9. Despite a solid start from the visitors, including 24 from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and 26 from James Rew, the Rockets tightened their grip in the final stages. Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis had threatened a higher total with a 53-run stand, but the Rockets' late bowling surge proved decisive. Calvin Harrison claimed 2 for 21, while Lewis Gregory conceded only 17 runs across 15 balls, ensuring Spirit could only manage 32 runs and five wickets in their final 22 balls.
