Walter's eight sixes help Super Giants set Leeds target of 187

Paul Walter played a decisive innings for Manchester Super Giants in the Hundred eliminator. He struck eight sixes and scored an unbeaten 80, helping his team set Sunrisers Leeds a target of 187 for victory. The match carries a direct place in the final, so the pressure was high. Walter's aggressive batting gave Manchester a strong total to defend. His eight sixes were the standout feature of the innings, as he kept the scoreboard moving and put the Leeds bowlers under pressure. Sunrisers Leeds now have to chase 187 in their reply to reach the final. Manchester Super Giants, meanwhile, will need to bowl and field well to keep their opponents short of the target. Walter's knock was the key contribution to the team's total, and his ability to clear the boundary repeatedly changed the momentum of the contest. In a knockout match of this kind, every run matters, and the unbeaten 80 laid the platform for Manchester's competitive score. The eliminator format means the winner advances to the final while the loser exits the competition. With the target set, all attention now turns to the Sunrisers' chase and whether they can match Manchester's total. The Super Giants will be confident because of Walter's display, but the match remains balanced until the final ball is bowled.