London, Aug. 25 -- Joe Root's sublime 64 not out led Trent Rockets to a tense three-wicket win over Welsh Fire and confirmed their place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.
Chasing 151 at Cardiff, Rockets were cruising at 116-2 with 25 balls to go, but lost five wickets for 20 runs as Fire's bowlers dragged themselves back into contention.
With the visitors needing 18 from 10 balls, David Payne removed Marcus Stoinis and David Willey to make Fire the favourites with 14 needed from five. But Root held his nerve, whacking a six anda four to regain control and Sam Hain struck the winning runs with a ball to spare.
Rockets' victory also confirmed the top three sides and eliminated the rest, as they joined Oval Invincibles and ...