It was expected to be a cracker of a final in The Men's competition, and it certainly was one. Trent Rockets, who dominated the tournament, found a few good cameos to get to a fighting score. However, it was Noor Ahmad's opening set and his spell that got Manchester Super Giants a breathing space and a way to come back into the contest. Tim Seifert was out for a two-ball duck in the Eliminator, but he made his intentions clear from ball one when the stakes were high. The game was probably decided in the powerplay itself, but Sam Billings and Co. managed to stay in the game till the end by virtue of some street-smart bowling, especially from Mitchell Santner, who, though, for some reason, didn't bowl out.