A maiden title, a tense chase, and one unforgettable swing of the bat. Manchester Super Giants are champions of The Hundred for the first time, after Tim Seifert's ferocious hitting, Noor Ahmad's three-wicket mastery and Liam Dawson's match-winning six delivered a final to remember.
Seifert's blitz puts Super Giants on course
Seifert was the heartbeat of the run chase. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter's explosive innings was the engine of the victory, flipping the contest in Manchester's favour and turning the pressure back on the opposition. In a final of fine margins, his aggression at the top gave the Super Giants a platform to chase history.
Noor Ahmad's three wickets shift the balance
Noor Ahmad's spell was the bowling performance of the final. The Afghanistan spinner's three wickets applied the brakes at a crucial stage, pulling the game back into Manchester's grasp. His control in the middle overs proved central to the win, giving the batters a manageable equation at the death.
Dawson's six delivers a knife-edge finale
The final, as the original match report noted, was tense right to the end. With the game still in the balance, Liam Dawson stepped up and closed it out with a match-winning six — the shot that sealed the Super Giants' first Hundred crown. In a format built on big moments, this was the biggest of the season.
Why this title means so much to the Manchester franchise
This is not just another trophy. For Manchester, it is the club's first Hundred title, a milestone that validates a squad built around match-winners. For the players, it is the reward for a campaign that peaked at exactly the right time. For supporters, it is a night that will be remembered long after the season ends.
The turning points that defined the chase
Finals are usually decided by fine margins, and this one was no different. Seifert's firepower at the top, Noor's control in the middle and Dawson's composure at the death formed a clean through-line to victory. Every time the game threatened to slip away, Manchester found an answer.
What happened vs what is still being confirmed
Confirmed: Seifert powered the Super Giants to the title; Noor Ahmad took three wickets; Dawson hit the winning six. Not yet detailed: the exact scorecard, individual match figures and the full margin of victory were not included in the brief available for this report. Those specifics should be treated as pending official confirmation.
The Hundred's appetite for dramatic finishes
This final fits a wider pattern. The Hundred has built its reputation on tight, high-voltage finishes, and this season delivered another. For newer audiences, high-stakes chases like this are exactly why the format has found its place in the cricket calendar. For traditionalists, it is more proof that short-format cricket can produce genuine, lasting drama.
What Manchester's win signals for the next season
Winning a maiden title changes expectations. The Super Giants will enter the next Hundred season no longer as challengers but as champions — with a target on their back and a trophy to defend. The core question now is whether the squad that delivered this title can stay together and do it again.
Our Take
This was a final won by a team, not a single hero. Seifert supplied the fireworks, Noor the control and Dawson the finishing touch — a reminder that title-winning sides need match-winners at every stage. The maiden tag is gone, but the real work begins now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won The Hundred 2025 title?
Manchester Super Giants won their maiden Hundred title, with Tim Seifert powering the chase and Liam Dawson sealing the win with a six.
How many wickets did Noor Ahmad take in the final?
Noor Ahmad took three wickets in the final for Manchester Super Giants.
Who hit the winning runs in the Hundred final?
Liam Dawson hit the match-winning six that closed out the tense chase for Manchester Super Giants.
What does a maiden Hundred title mean?
It means Manchester Super Giants won The Hundred championship for the first time in the franchise's history.
