Jos Buttler's Manchester Super Giants Win The Hundred 2026 After Tense Finale

Jos Buttler has led Manchester Super Giants to their first-ever Hundred title in a dramatic final at Lord's. The England captain, who turned away from the action in the dugout as the match reached its climax, saw his side chase down 159 to beat Northern Superchargers by three wickets with three balls to spare on August 30, 2026.

Manchester Super Giants clinch maiden Hundred title

Buttler's Super Giants appeared in control for most of their chase of 159. However, two late wickets from Pakistan's Mohammad Amir turned a comfortable finish into a nail-biter. With three runs needed from the final five balls, all-rounder Liam Dawson was on strike. From the dugout, Buttler could not bring himself to watch. He turned his back to the field, hiding his face until the roar of the crowd confirmed Dawson had sealed victory with a six off Ben Sanderson. The video of his reaction went viral, capturing the raw nerves of a captain in a final.

Kieron Pollard reclaims top spot in T20 run-scoring

Just days before his Hundred triumph, Buttler was overtaken as T20 cricket's all-time leading run-scorer. West Indies veteran Kieron Pollard smashed 65 runs off just 26 balls for Trinbago Knight Riders against Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League on August 28, 2026. That explosive innings took his career tally to 14,921 runs, moving him past Buttler's total of 14,890. Pollard also became only the second batter, after Chris Gayle, to hit over 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket.

Buttler tips Indian teenager to break his record

Despite losing the top spot, Buttler's place in T20 history is secure. In a recent interview, he looked to the future and named the player he believes could one day surpass his own remarkable tally. He picked Indian teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the most likely candidate to break the record. The 17-year-old has already made waves in domestic cricket with his aggressive batting. Buttler's endorsement highlights his eye for emerging talent and his acceptance that records are made to be broken.

• KEY TAKEAWAYS: Manchester Super Giants won The Hundred 2026 final at Lord's on August 30. Kieron Pollard passed Jos Buttler as T20's leading run-scorer on August 28. Buttler named Vaibhav Suryavanshi as his potential record-breaker.

The sequence of events paints a picture of a player at the peak of his leadership powers, even as his individual milestones are challenged by the relentless march of the sport.