Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

The Trent Rockets have secured a spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred cricket competition following a victory over MI London. Key performances from Tim David and Mitch Santner helped the team overcome a difficult start to win the match.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the standings of a major professional cricket tournament, determining the path for teams heading into the elimination phase.
Australian Tim David has scored an unbeaten 32 off 24 deliveries for the Trent Rockets. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS Trent Rockets pair Tim David and Mitch Santner have helped steer their side into the knockout stage of The Hundred cricket competition with a 78-run partnership in a six-wicket win over MI London.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue In pursuit of 148 for a sixth win in seven matches, the Rockets made a shaky start, losing Finn Allen, Aneurin Donald, Sam Billings and Ben Duckett with just 70 runs on the board halfway through their innings at The Oval in London on Saturday (local time).
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