END OF OVER:
20 | 6 Runs 2 Wkts | TR-M: 142/8 (27 runs required, RR: 7.10)

  • Ben Cox0 (0b)
  • Saqib Mahmood2.5-0-10-1
  • Sam Curran3.5-0-31-0

9.04pm And with that, Billings trots across to lift the trophy yet again! "Campiones!" rings out from the podium as the green smoke bombs go off... it's been a glorious three years for a mighty team.

That will do from our live coverage. Matt Roller's match report will be up shortly... thanks for joining us, congrats to Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers after their win in the women's competition. Next up... it's back to England action, with the South Africa series looming fast. From Miller, Thilak and the team, good night!

9.02pm Here's the skipper, Sam Billings: "Very special, kept the core together, been the most pleasing year, we've dominated and kept the foot down. Sowts encapsulates this group, been with us from the start, bundle of energy, been fantastic for us. Over three years everyone has contributed and that's what great teams do. It takes a whole squad, proud of everyone. I've learned a huge amount off Tom [Moody]... we learn every day off a guy like that. Only a few coaches can hold a room like him."

8.58pm The Men's Hundred Player of the Year is Jordan Cox: "Having a bit of fun, going for the three-peat, team's so strong, have some fun with your mates, if it comes off, it comes off. Amazing batting in our team... bat so deep, class line-up. I'll try to bang the England door down, if it comes it comes."

The Meerkat Match Hero is Nathan Sowter: "To play in this team is incredible, tonight was my night. Very happy. The last few games I've been given rein to lead the spin attack. Moods has been clear with me, I've done what he asked. Everyone has come together from far and wide. Have fun together, incredible group to be part of.

Tom Curran: "To win a tournament as hard as the Hundred three on the bounce is unbelievable. We set out to achieve something special as a group. Are we going to stay together next year? We've stayed together with a target on our backs. Phenomenal squad effort."

Sam Curran: "Nervous today, always a bit of doubt, but brave to bat first... we've been together five years, very special. TC is organising the party tonight, got to celebrate the moment. Going to be a good night tonight."

Rockets are P6 W6 outside of the M25 this year but winless in London... P4 L3 NR1

8.50pm Handshakes, back-slaps, jubilation all round! Oval Invincibles make it three in a row with an emphatic crushing of Trent Rockets. It was set up by Will Jacks' lusty biffing at the top of their order, and capped by Nathan Sowter's three wickets in seven balls. Thereafter, it was simply a case of pride-salvaging, and Marcus Stoinis did that to a degree with 64 from 38. But Rockets were rocked by two untimely bowling injuries in the space of 18 hours, first Cook during the Eliminator, then Ferguson ten minutes before play. George Linde then dislocated a finger with five of his balls unused, but the best team in Hundred history was always too good, in truth.

19.5
W
Mahmood to Stoinis, OUT, nails the pad, up goes the finger! What a fitting way to seal the three-peat! It looked leg-sided, albeit a very full length, but I doubt anyone will bother reviewing. This one has been all over for half an hour!

MP Stoinis lbw b Mahmood 64 (49m 38b 4x4 5x6) SR: 168.42

Here we go then... Billings adjusts his field. and why not...

19.4
0
Mahmood to Stoinis, no run, wide yorker, can't make contact. Lovely bowling
19.3
6
Mahmood to Stoinis, SIX, short-arm thump, high over deep midwicket! All a bit after-the-lord-mayor's, but it's a pulse all the same
19.2
0
Mahmood to Stoinis, no run, full, into the blockhole, wafted out to deep midwicket

Eight a ball needed for a Super Over set...

Rockets 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st36JE RootT Banton
2nd0T BantonRehan Ahmed
3rd1DJ WilleyT Banton
4th34DJ WilleyMP Stoinis
5th13MP StoinisGF Linde
6th38RA WhiteleyMP Stoinis
7th14MP StoinisSR Hain
8th6MP StoinisOB Cox