Rashid Khan produced the standout bowling performance of The Hundred 2026 so far, taking 5 for 17 to power MI London to a 45-run victory over Manchester Super Giants at the Kia Oval, a result that lifted MI London to second on the men’s table with the competition entering its final fortnight.
A Muscular Total Built by Jacks and Pooran
MI London’s innings was set up by Will Jacks, who blitzed 62 off 31 balls with three fours and six sixes, and Nicholas Pooran, whose 54 off 28 deliveries included five fours and four sixes. The pair’s aggression pushed MI London to 183 for 6, a total that looked competitive rather than imposing on a used Oval surface — until Rashid made sure it was more than enough.
Rashid Tears Through the Middle Order
Chasing 184, Manchester Super Giants were given hope by captain Aiden Markram, who raced to 50 off 26 balls with seven fours and a six. But Rashid’s introduction changed the complexion of the chase entirely. He struck first by bowling Tim Seifert, then had Jos Buttler holing out in the deep, before ripping through the rest of the order — accounting for Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Moores and Liam Dawson in a spell that left Super Giants chasing an impossible asking rate. MSG were eventually bowled out for 138, handing MI London a comfortable 45-run win.
The Fifth-Best Figures in Tournament History
Rashid’s 5 for 17 stands as the fifth-best bowling return in the history of The Hundred and the first five-wicket haul of this year’s edition. For a bowler who has built his reputation across white-ball leagues worldwide, the achievement is notable less for its rarity in his own career and more for its context — a maiden fifer in a competition he has played in since its 2021 launch, delivered at a ground that traditionally favours batters.
Family in the Stands and a Timely Send-Off
The win carried extra sentiment for Rashid, who had family watching from the stands before he departs the tournament for international duty. The Afghanistan spinner is set to link up with his national side for their five-match ODI series in Ireland, meaning Wednesday’s performance doubled as a send-off contribution before a switch in format, opposition, and continent.
What the Result Means for the Table
MI London’s win moves them into second place in the men’s competition standings, tightening what has been a congested race for the four available play-off spots. With the tournament reaching its business end and the final scheduled for 16 August, results like this one carry outsized weight — net run-rate and head-to-head records are likely to decide which sides progress, and a 45-run margin built on both destructive batting and a five-wicket bowling masterclass is exactly the kind of statement win franchises want heading into the closing rounds.
Looking Ahead
For Manchester Super Giants, the defeat is a reminder that even a rapid start from Markram cannot paper over a middle order undone by high-quality wrist spin — a problem they will need to solve quickly with only a handful of group matches remaining. For MI London, the challenge now is replicating the balance between top-order fireworks and a bowling attack capable of defending totals under 190, a formula that has served them well against a Super Giants side many had fancied for a top-two finish. With the group stage narrowing toward its climax, Rashid’s fifer will likely be remembered as one of the defining bowling performances of the 2026 competition, regardless of how the rest of the tournament unfolds.