Last update on.From The HundredMen's Hundred, Trent Bridge Northern Superchargers132 (99 balls), Simpson 42 (33), De Lange 3-22 Trent Rockets134-8 (94 balls), Hales 40*(34), Parkinson 2-19 Trent Rockets Win by Two Wickets ScorecardAlex Hales capitalized on a Ben Stokes dropped catch and led Trent Rockets to an unlikely victory by two wickets over Northern Superchargers at the men's Hundred.The Rockets had 133 to go and needed 42 of the remaining 24 balls. Stokes dropped Hales at the boundary edge, leaving three wickets.Hales, who had only previously managed one delivery from that delivery, was added drama to the situation when Stokes demanded it be re-bowled due to a pitch invader.Hales had been struggling to put bat on ball and had scored 40 runs from 34 balls. However, Hales thumped David Willey to score a magnificent six to win the match with six balls left. This sent a large crowd to Trent Bridge wild.The amazing finale:Hales hits Adil Rashid with a single, but a pitch intruder enters the field. (41 runs needed from 23 balls)Stokes protests to an umpire, leading to the ball being rebowled. Hales strikes the re-taken delivery long-off, where Stokes makes a fairly straightforward attempt over the rope. (36 of 23)Mujeeb Ur Rahman concedes only four runs from five balls, and also takes out Luke Wood. This swings the game in Superchargers favor. (28 of 15)Stokes takes to the bowls but is caught for four by Matthew Carter, number 10, and six by Hales. This is a major hit in the stands. (12 out of 10)Carter hits six on England's international David Willey (6 of 9)Willey bowls no-ball to further harm his side's chances. Hales then sends the free strike high into the stands above the leg side for the win.Hales, the hero on Trent BridgeTrent Rockets looked good until the end.Drama!Stokes is a great fielder, and possibly the best in the country. Hales said that Stokes was the most consistent player in the game.He dropped it, and it was pivotal.Prior to Adil Rashid's win predictor, the Rockets were given a mere 2% chance of winning. However, Superchargers spinners have reduced this number to 85-7.Hales is one of the most popular players in English cricket. He scored just 16 out of his first 25 balls and failed to connect again.Although he is a destructive and world-class batter, England has kept him out of their team for nearly two years due to off-field problems.The matchwinning win by the 32-year old almost cleared the stands. As the crowd cheered, he began to wildly punch the air before roaring with delight.Hales stated, "I had to just keep going there." "I couldn’t even middle it at any time."After Rockets were hit by Covid-19, Carter is an unlikely companionHales was accompanied by Carter, the most unlikely of companions.The right-hander is tall and well-built, but he looks awkward at the crease. He averaged 8.50 runs in 10 Twenty20 innings.Covid-19 rules had ruled out Steven Mullaney from this game. He played in the game, but he hit two international bowlers to set crucial boundaries at the end.Carter's ex-teammate at Nottinghamshire, Harry Gurney, said on BBC Radio 5 Live, "He doesn't get fazed.""I can still remember his first game. He was brought in for a T20. He is one of the most relaxed customers you can imagine."Hales was less complimentary.He said, "Carts is one those guys whatever you say it will go into one ear and another," before adding that his friend was a "gem" of an innings.Superchargers beaten with Superchargers - Stokes off-colorAlthough not as devastating as the 2016 T20 World Cup final loss, it will be one of the most painful losses Stokes has to deal with.He is normally a superstar for any team, but today he made just five runs with the bat. Hales also hit a wide and full toss, which he scored six runs in his last set of five balls.His team lost both their games and also lost a close game against Welsh Fire on Sunday.After struggling in their batting innings and being bowled out for just 132 in 99 balls by Rashid, Rashid won the game with a magic opening spell that saw him dismiss his England teammates Dawid Malan (and Joe Root) for ducks in consecutive deliveries. He was the England skipper.Root and Stokes have now left The Hundred for England Test duty, and the Superchargers must find a new captain."THAT is why cricket is my favorite sport" - What you saidIt was an evening of great entertainment. Here's what you thought:Stephen Carpenter: Another incredible finale to The Hundred! It's amazing! It was a great finish!Astie Bolton: Wow! Although I don't have a local team to support or follow, it doesn't matter how good the cricket is!Emily: That's why I love cricket.
