In a dominant performance at Edgbaston, the Trent Rockets secured a crushing nine-wicket victory over the Birmingham Phoenix. The Rockets achieved this win despite the absence of their captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, who was sidelined due to injury.
Asked to bat first, the Birmingham Phoenix struggled significantly, managing only 64 runs in 95 balls. The team faced an early collapse, falling to 15/6 within the first 36 balls of the innings. This precarious position brought the Phoenix close to the lowest total ever recorded in The Hundred—a record they previously set with a 54-run score against the Northern Superchargers in 2024. Skipper Ellyse Perry was the sole Phoenix batter to reach double digits, contributing 39 runs in a difficult outing for the side. As wickets fell consistently at one end, Perry remained the only stable presence while her teammates repeatedly holed out while attempting aerial shots.
The Trent Rockets' fielding effort was highly effective, characterized by several sharp catches in the deep. Samantha Bates and Georgia Elwiss were the standout bowlers, claiming three wickets apiece, while Kim Garth provided valuable support with two wickets.
Chasing a target of 65, the Rockets encountered no difficulties. Sophia Dunkley led the pursuit, immediately putting pressure on the Phoenix bowlers by hitting Alice Capsey for two boundaries in the opening set. Dunkley remained unbeaten on 43 off just 17 deliveries, striking eight fours and one six. She was joined by Sophie Luff, who arrived at the crease following the dismissal of Beth Mooney. Luff provided quick support with a hat-trick of fours, and Dunkley matched that feat shortly after to seal the emphatic win in just 31 deliveries.
Reduced to 15/6 after 36 balls, they were in danger of recording the lowest total in the Women's Hundred – an ignominious record they already hold after being bowled out for 54 against Northern Superchargers in 2024.
Brief Scores: Birmingham Phoenix 64 in 95 balls (Ellyse Perry 39; Samantha Bates 3-10, Georgia Elwiss 3-13) lost to Trent Rockets 68/1 in 31 balls (Sophia Dunkley 43*, Sophie Luff 19*; Lauren Filer 1-19) by nine wickets.
