Lord’s continued to be a happy hunting ground for Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred as they claimed their maiden title at the Home of Cricket, defeating Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets.
After bowling out the defending champions for just 91, the Rockets chased down the target with 46 balls to spare.
Playing in their first-ever Women’s Hundred final, Trent Rockets showed excellent composure and dominated with both bat and ball. With this win, they finished the tournament on a seven-match winning streak – six consecutive wins in the league stage followed by victory in the final.
Interestingly, Trent Rockets remain unbeaten at Lord’s in the history of the Women’s Hundred. Across four games at the iconic venue, they have now won all four.
Trent Rockets’ record at Lord’s in the Women’s Hundred
• Won by 18 runs vs London Spirit, 2021
• Won by five wickets vs London Spirit, 2023
• Won by 33 runs vs London Spirit, 2025
• Won by eight wickets vs Sunrisers Leeds, 2026
Speaking of the match, Rockets skipper Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to field. The decision paid off as her side bowled out Sunrisers Leeds for just 91. Kim Garth, Samantha Bates, Charley Phillips and Georgia Adams picked up two wickets each, while Gardner chipped in with one.
In reply, Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney provided an explosive start with a 69-run opening partnership. Dunkley’s 41 off 23 took her past the 300-run mark for the season, finishing with 301 runs, while Mooney remained unbeaten on 31 off 21. Gardner then hit the winning runs to seal the Rockets’ maiden title in style.
Adams was named Player of the Match for her impressive figures of 2/9, while Sunrisers Leeds all-rounder Annabel Sutherland won the Player of the Tournament award after finishing as the season’s leading run-scorer with 315 runs, alongside 11 wickets.
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