TR-W vs MIL-W 25 Match Highlight & Report The Hundred Women 2026 : Trent Rockets Women produced a commanding performance to defeat MI London Women by five wickets in The Hundred Women 2026. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Trent Rockets Women restricted MI London Women to 121/5 from their 100 balls. Their batting unit then made light work of the chase, reaching 125/1 in just 82 balls.
The standout performer was Nat Sciver-Brunt, who smashed an unbeaten 67 off only 36 balls. Her explosive knock, which included nine fours and a six, completely changed the complexion of the chase. Beth Mooney also played a crucial role with an unbeaten 54 from 44 balls as Trent Rockets completed the chase comfortably.
MI London Women Stumble Despite a Strong Finish
MI London Women were put into bat after Trent Rockets Women won the toss and opted to bowl. The innings never quite gained the momentum required to post a commanding total, with wickets falling at regular intervals during the middle phase.
Hayley Matthews opened the innings but managed only 10 runs from 10 balls. She was dismissed LBW by Samantha Bates, who immediately put MI London under pressure. Kira Chathli then attempted to rebuild the innings and produced a useful 31 from 27 balls, hitting five fours.
However, Bates struck again to remove Chathli LBW. Captain Hollie Armitage followed soon after, scoring just four from six balls before being dismissed by Charley Phillips.
Amelia Kerr Fails to Convert Her Start
Amelia Kerr tried to provide some momentum in the middle order. She scored 17 from 14 deliveries and struck one six, but her innings was brought to an end by Georgia Elwiss, with Nat Sciver-Brunt completing the catch.
Nicola Carey had an even shorter stay at the crease. She faced only one ball and was dismissed without scoring, giving Samantha Bates her third wicket of the innings.
At 100 balls, MI London Women needed a strong finish to avoid being restricted to a low total.
Monaghan and Henry Give MI London a Late Boost
Alice Monaghan and Chinelle Henry stepped up when MI London Women needed runs most. The pair remained unbeaten on 27 each and added valuable runs during the closing stages.
Monaghan scored her 27 from 21 balls, striking two fours, while Henry also made 27 from 21 deliveries and hit four boundaries. Their unbeaten efforts helped MI London Women finish on 121/5.
Although 121 gave MI London something to defend, Trent Rockets Women had enough batting firepower to make the chase difficult for the bowling side.
Samantha Bates Leads the Trent Rockets Attack
Samantha Bates was the standout bowler for Trent Rockets Women. She delivered an excellent spell of 20 balls, conceding only 13 runs and taking three wickets.
Bates removed Hayley Matthews, Kira Chathli and Nicola Carey, finishing with figures of 3/13. Charley Phillips and Georgia Elwiss also contributed with one wicket each.
Kim Garth bowled 20 balls and conceded 25 runs, while Ashleigh Gardner gave away 32 runs from her 20 deliveries. Despite those individual figures, Trent Rockets successfully kept MI London to 121/5.
Trent Rockets Lose Dunkley Early
The chase began with an early setback for Trent Rockets Women. Sophia Dunkley faced only three balls before being dismissed for a duck by Tara Norris.
With one wicket down, MI London Women had an opportunity to put pressure on the chase. However, that opportunity disappeared quickly once Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt settled at the crease.
The experienced pair combined perfectly, with Mooney providing stability and Sciver-Brunt attacking the bowling from the other end.
Nat Sciver-Brunt Turns the Game Around
Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered the defining innings of the match. She smashed an unbeaten 67 from just 36 balls, hitting nine fours and one six.
Her strike rate of 186.11 underlined just how destructive the innings was. Sciver-Brunt repeatedly found the boundary and ensured that the required run rate never became a concern for Trent Rockets.
The aggressive batter remained unbeaten until the end and guided her team across the finish line with plenty of deliveries remaining.
Beth Mooney Complements Sciver-Brunt Perfectly
Beth Mooney produced a composed unbeaten half-century alongside Sciver-Brunt. She scored 54 from 44 balls, hitting six fours at a strike rate of 122.73.
While Sciver-Brunt attacked at a rapid pace, Mooney anchored the innings and ensured there was no further collapse. Their partnership completely took the game away from MI London Women.
The duo took Trent Rockets from 0/1 to 125/1, with the team requiring only 82 balls to complete the chase.
Sciver-Brunt Named Player of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt was deservedly named Player of the Match after her match-winning unbeaten 67 from 36 balls.
Her nine boundaries and one six helped Trent Rockets Women maintain a huge scoring rate during the chase. More importantly, her innings came at a crucial stage after Sophia Dunkley had departed early.
Sciver-Brunt’s ability to attack while maintaining control proved decisive and turned what could have been a competitive chase into a comfortable victory.
MI London Bowling Attack Could Not Find a Way Back
Tara Norris was the only MI London Women bowler to claim a wicket during the chase. She dismissed Sophia Dunkley and finished with figures of 1/26 from her 20 balls.
Kalea Moore, Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Kirstie Gordon and Alexa Stonehouse all bowled but could not provide another breakthrough.
Once Mooney and Sciver-Brunt established their partnership, MI London struggled to contain the scoring. The lack of wickets allowed Trent Rockets to keep attacking without significant pressure.
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