The Trent Rockets solidified their position at the top of the points table following a narrow 5-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds. The result was largely secured by a sensational bowling spell from Mohammad Amir, who finished with figures of 2 for 20, alongside key contributions from Matt Henry and Lewis Gregory, who collectively conceded only 24 runs in the final 15 balls to stifle the opposition.
Batting first, the Rockets faced an early setback with the loss of Finn Allen. However, Ben Duckett and Aneurin Donald stabilized the innings, forming a 63-run partnership off 35 balls. Donald played an aggressive role, notably hitting Matthew Potts for three consecutive boundaries, while Duckett later punished Patterson-White with five boundaries in a row. Despite this momentum, the Rockets were ultimately restricted to 146 for 4 as the Sunrisers' bowlers—Brydon Carse, Abrar Ahmed, and Nathan Ellis—delivered an economical final stretch.
In response, Sunrisers Leeds lost Ryan Rickleton for a duck. Mitchell Marsh and Zak Crawley attempted to steady the chase, with Crawley adding three boundaries against Mitchell Santner before being bowled for 26. Harry Brook maintained the pressure on the Rockets by attacking Lewis Gregory, keeping the required run rate manageable. However, the turning point arrived when Mohammad Amir returned to the attack, dismissing both set batters in quick succession. The late-order duo of Alsop and Dan Lawrence were unable to bridge the gap, managing only 18 runs from the final 10 balls as the Sunrisers finished on 141 for 4.
