New Delhi, August 17: have clinched their first Women’s The Hundred title. In a commanding final match, they defeated Sunrise Leeds by 8 wickets.
Chasing a target of 92 runs set by Sunrise Leeds, Trent Rockets started strong. The opening pair of Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney showcased excellent form, combining for a partnership of 69 runs off just 40 balls. Dunkley scored a powerful 41 runs off 23 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes.
However, number three batter Nat Sciver-Brunt couldn’t make a significant impact, returning to the pavilion after scoring just 4 runs. Following this, Mooney and captain Ashley Gardner guided the team to victory without losing another wicket, reaching the target in 54 balls. Mooney remained unbeaten on 31 runs from 21 balls, while Gardner contributed 9 runs.
The bowlers of Trent Rockets delivered a , restricting Sunrise Leeds to a mere 91 runs. Sunrise Leeds had a rocky start, with Bryony Smith dismissed for just 7 runs. Phoebe Litchfield followed soon after, scoring 10 runs off 5 balls. Wicketkeeper Lauren Winfield-Hill went out without scoring, and Deepti Sharma managed only 12 runs from 16 balls.
Annabel Sutherland and captain Danny Gibson tried to stabilize the innings with scores of 25 and 22 runs, respectively, but Georgia Adams broke their partnership by dismissing Sutherland. Jess Jonassen and Darcy Carter went out without scoring, while Kate Cross added just 7 runs. For Sunrise Leeds, Kim Garth, Samantha Bates, and Charlie Phillips each took two wickets, while captain Gardner claimed one.