Trent Rockets clinched their inaugural Women’s Hundred crown after delivering a dominant performance against the defending champions SunRisers Leeds, winning by eight wickets in a decisive final held at Lord's. The match began with SunRisers electing to bat, but they were bundled out for just 91 runs off an equal number of deliveries. After a strong showing in the field, Rockets chased down the modest target with 46 balls to spare, sealing the victory when captain Ash Gardner struck the winning boundary down the off‑side. The day belonged to Georgia Adams, who earned her fifth Hundred final appearance with a standout all‑round display.
The off‑spinning all‑rounder claimed three crucial wickets, dismissing Annabel Sutherland (who had made 25) via a stumping, taking a sharp catch to remove the dangerous Phoebe Litchfield (10) at short fine‑leg, and executing a brilliant run‑out of Jess Jonassen (0) from the cover region. Adams also contributed with the ball, finishing with figures of 2 for 15 from nine deliveries. SunRisers Leeds were bowled out for 91 runs in exactly 91 balls.
Their top scorers were Annabel Sutherland, who managed 25, and Dani Gibson, who contributed 22. The Rocket’s bowling unit was relentless: Georgia Adams (2‑9), Charley Phillips (2‑12), Samantha Bates (2‑17) and Kim Garth (2‑18) shared the spoils, while the SunRisers also took a wicket each from Gibson (1‑9) and Sutherland (1‑16). In response, Trent Rockets needed just 92 runs to win and achieved the target with the loss of only two wickets in 54 balls. Opening batters Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney provided the firepower, scoring 41 off 23 balls and an unbeaten 31 off 21 balls respectively.
Their partnership of 69 runs set the tone, and they capitalised on a 45‑run surge during the 25‑ball powerplay. Dunkley seemed poised for a fourth half‑century of the tournament before she was caught behind by Gibson, leaving the side with 23 runs required. SunRisers’ innings collapsed after a promising start.
Apart from Sutherland and captain Gibson, who both reached the twenties, the rest of the lineup struggled. The team slumped to 24 for 3 after just 19 balls and subsequently lost their final seven wickets for a mere 35 runs after Deepti Sharma (12) fell to a bowler’s delivery. The Rockets’ bowling attack was equally impressive. Kim Garth opened the spell with two wickets in two legal deliveries, removing Bryony Smith (2) and birthday celebrant Lauren Winfield‑Hill (0) in quick succession.
Charley Phillips (2‑12) and Samantha Bates (2‑17) also added two wickets each, with Bates’ haul taking her total to 13 wickets for the tournament, underlining her consistency throughout the competition. SunRisers attempted a brief resurgence when Sutherland struck the only six of their innings and Gibson managed to connect with a few loose deliveries from Garth, but the orange‑clad side could not generate enough momentum to challenge the Rockets’ dominance. The previous year, under the banner of Northern Superchargers, SunRisers had captured the title by upsetting the league‑leading Southern Brave in a thrilling final.
However, they were unable to replicate that magic this season, falling to the Rockets for a second time after a narrow five‑run defeat at Trent Bridge on August 2. While the earlier loss was a close contest, the final at Lord’s was a comprehensive rout, with only one notable disappointment for the Rockets being Nat Sciver‑Brunt’s early dismissal, caught lbw by Sutherland for just four runs.
Sky Sports Cricket analyst Nasser Hussain praised Adams, stating, “Georgia Adams is a serial winner, a top signing, she turned the game around. It’s not just about the wickets and catches, it’s about who you get out. Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen – that was a serious performance from someone who consistently turns up in the big games.” Captain Ash Gardner reflected on the team’s collective effort, saying, “Different people stood up at different times. It’s been a fantastic campaign to be part of.
I’ve said it all along, we’re not reliant on one or two people. People played their role, that is all you can ask as a captain.
We’ve been fantastic throughout. We’re an experienced group and I’ve been able to lean on many people so it hasn’t just been me.” The victory marks the Rockets’ seventh consecutive win and their eighth in nine matches overall, cementing their status as the dominant force in this season’s Women’s Hundred.
The win also highlights the depth of talent within the squad, with contributions coming from both seasoned internationals and emerging domestic players. As the tournament concludes, the Rockets celebrate a historic milestone, having secured their first Hundred title while showcasing a brand‑new standard of excellence in women’s cricket.