Rehan Ahmed and David Willey Power Trent Rockets to Fourth Win in The Hundred 2025
Rockets Dominate Manchester Originals with Bat and Ball
Legspinning allrounder Rehan Ahmed delivered a standout all-round performance as Trent Rockets clinched a commanding T20 cricket win against Manchester Originals, securing their fourth victory of The Hundred 2025 campaign. Ahmed’s 2 for 14 with the ball and unbeaten 45 with the bat, alongside skipper David Willey’s inspired bowling spell, propelled the Rockets to a dominant Trent Rockets victory at Trent Bridge.
Willey’s New-Ball Brilliance Stuns Originals
Captain David Willey led from the front, sending down 20 of the first 30 deliveries and finishing with his best figures in the competition—3 for 11. He dismissed Ben McKinney for a duck before claiming Jos Buttler and Rachin Ravindra in consecutive deliveries, leaving the Originals reeling at 26 for 3. His display set the tone for a crushing performance, underlining the Rockets’ growing winning streak.
Rehan Ahmed’s Game-Changing Performance
Continuing the pressure, Rehan Ahmed removed Heinrich Klaasen for 9, while superb fielding turned the contest further in the Rockets’ favor. Joe Root took a stunning catch to dismiss Matty Hurst, and George Linde judged a boundary grab perfectly to give Ahmed his second wicket by removing captain Phil Salt for 19. His impact ensured Manchester’s innings never gathered momentum.
Originals Struggle Despite Gregory’s Resistance
Only Lewis Gregory offered late resistance for the Originals, striking two sixes in a fighting unbeaten 33 off 21 balls. However, their total of 98 for 8 never looked competitive in this England domestic T20 contest against a side brimming with confidence and form.
Rehan Ahmed Leads Rockets Chase
Though early wickets saw Trent Rockets slip to 22 for 2, Rehan Ahmed anchored the chase with composed strokeplay. His unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, well supported by Tom Moores (22 not out), steered the hosts to 101 for 3 with 26 balls remaining. The result highlighted how Rehan Ahmed leads the Rockets in both departments, securing another Trent Rockets fourth win of the season.
Rockets Rise Towards the Top of the Table
With this latest triumph, Trent Rockets climbed level on points with Oval Invincibles, sitting just behind on net run-rate. The clash between the two teams at The Oval on Thursday promises to be decisive in shaping the table.
“We talked about intent at the start of the competition, and Rehan epitomises that,” said Willey. “When it comes off like it did tonight, he can take the game away from the opposition.”