Rashid Khan's Five-Wicket Blitz Powers MI London Past Manchester Super Giants
MI London produced one of their most complete performances of The Hundred 2026 season, defeating Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs at The Oval. After posting their highest total of the tournament, MI London's bowlers—led by Rashid Khan's sensational five-wicket haul—completed a dominant victory that lifted the team to second place in the standings.
Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran laid the platform with explosive half-centuries before Rashid dismantled Manchester's middle order with the first five-wicket haul of this year's men's competition.
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Jacks Sets the Tone with Explosive Start
Asked to bat first, MI London wasted little time putting pressure on the Super Giants' attack.
Captain Will Jacks launched an aggressive assault during the Powerplay, sharing a rapid 71-run opening partnership with James Vince in just 42 balls. Jacks attacked from the outset, smashing six maximums and three boundaries while racing to a 28-ball half-century.
His innings of 62 from only 31 deliveries gave MI London complete control before Noor Ahmad eventually ended his knock.
Pooran Provides the Perfect Finish
After Jacks departed, Nicholas Pooran ensured the momentum never slowed.
The left-hander immediately attacked Liam Dawson before combining with Sam Curran in a destructive partnership worth 44 runs from only 23 balls. Even after Curran fell for a quickfire 23, Pooran continued his assault by taking apart Gus Atkinson with a sequence of towering sixes and crisp boundaries.
Pooran reached his fifty from just 25 balls before eventually falling for an outstanding 54 off 28 deliveries.
Although Manchester Super Giants fought back impressively during the final ten balls—conceding only nine runs while taking three wickets—MI London still finished on an imposing 183 for 6, their highest total of the season.
Josh Tongue was the standout bowler for the visitors, returning impressive figures of 2 for 13 despite the heavy scoring around him.
Markram Gives Super Giants Early Hope
Chasing 184, Manchester Super Giants began confidently.
Captain Aiden Markram matched MI London's aggressive approach by dominating the Powerplay, scoring 50 from just 26 balls after helping his side race to 59 without loss.
For a brief period, the visitors looked capable of mounting a serious challenge.
However, Rashid Khan quickly changed the course of the match.
Rashid Khan Delivers Match-Winning Spell
The Afghan leg-spinner produced one of the finest bowling displays in The Hundred's history.
Rashid first broke the opening stand by bowling Tim Seifert before removing Jos Buttler only moments later with the help of an outstanding boundary catch from Nathan Sowter.
Once Markram was dismissed by Nathan Sowter after reaching his half-century, Rashid completely took over.
He dismissed Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Moores and Liam Dawson in quick succession to complete remarkable figures of 5 for 17—the first five-wicket haul recorded in the men's Hundred competition this season.
His spell effectively ended Manchester's hopes of completing the chase.
MI London Complete Comprehensive Victory
With Rashid removing the backbone of the batting order, the remaining wickets fell quickly.
Tom Curran picked up two late wickets, while Richard Gleeson and Trent Boult each struck once as Manchester Super Giants were bowled out for 138 with five balls remaining.
The comprehensive victory lifted MI London to second place in the standings on net run rate, while Manchester Super Giants slipped to fifth after suffering their third consecutive defeat.
Speaking after the match, Rashid admitted the performance came at the perfect time before leaving for Afghanistan's international series in Ireland.
"I needed those wickets. I'd had a quiet tournament by my standards, but I just focused on hitting the right areas consistently. National duty always comes first, and it's nice to leave with confidence."
Although Rashid is expected to miss the remainder of the league stage due to international commitments, he could still return if MI London qualify for The Hundred final.
Match Summary
MI London: 183/6 (100 balls)
- Will Jacks – 62 (31)
- Nicholas Pooran – 54 (28)
Manchester Super Giants: 138 all out (95 balls)
- Aiden Markram – 50 (26)
Best Bowling: Rashid Khan – 5/17
Result: MI London won by 45 runs.
Key Takeaways
- Rashid Khan claimed the first five-wicket haul of the 2026 men's Hundred season.
- Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran powered MI London to their highest total of the campaign.
- Josh Tongue impressed despite the defeat with economical figures of 2/13.
- Aiden Markram's explosive half-century gave Manchester early momentum before Rashid changed the game.
- The victory moves MI London into second place, while Manchester Super Giants suffered a third straight defeat.