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TR W vs MSG W 14 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026

Trent Rockets Women Beat Manchester Super Giants Women by 31 Runs as Sophia Dunkley and Ashleigh Gardner Shine

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TR W vs MSG W 14 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : In an exciting The Hundred Women 2026 clash, Trent Rockets Women produced an outstanding all-round performance to defeat Manchester Super Giants Women by 31 runs. After posting 153/8 in 100 balls, the Rockets bundled out Manchester Super Giants Women for 122 in 93 balls. Brilliant half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff, followed by a match-winning spell from captain Ashleigh Gardner, ensured a comfortable victory.

Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff Power Trent Rockets Women to a Competitive Total

Trent Rockets Women did not enjoy the ideal start after losing wicketkeeper Beth Mooney for just 2 runs, with Grace Ballinger striking early.

Following the early setback, Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff completely shifted the momentum with an aggressive batting display. Dunkley smashed 57 runs off 33 balls, including six fours and three sixes, putting the opposition bowlers under constant pressure.

At the other end, Sophie Luff matched her stroke for stroke, scoring a fluent 51 off just 26 deliveries, featuring eight boundaries and two sixes. Their superb partnership laid the foundation for a strong total.

Although captain Ashleigh Gardner managed only 5 runs, Georgia Adams remained unbeaten on 20, while Georgia Elwiss added 9 late in the innings to push Trent Rockets Women to an impressive 153/8.

Sophie Ecclestone Impresses with the Ball Despite Rockets’ Strong Finish

Manchester Super Giants Women had a few bright moments with the ball, led by experienced spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who returned impressive figures of 2 wickets for 24 runs from her 20-ball spell.

Grace Ballinger provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Beth Mooney and finished with 1/21. Maitlan Brown and Mady Villiers also picked up a wicket each, but they struggled to contain the aggressive batting of Dunkley and Luff during the middle overs.

Despite a disciplined effort from Ecclestone, the bowling attack couldn’t prevent Trent Rockets Women from crossing the 150-run mark.

Manchester Super Giants Women Collapse While Chasing a Challenging Target

Chasing 154, Manchester Super Giants Women suffered an early blow as Smriti Mandhana departed for just 4 runs.

Captain Meg Lanning tried to anchor the innings with a composed 35 off 24 balls, hitting five boundaries, but she lacked support from the other end.

Mady Villiers scored 13, Paige Scholfield made 3, and Richa Ghosh contributed a quick 13, but none could convert their starts into a match-defining knock.

Kathryn Bryce fought hard with 27 off 19 balls, while Maitlan Brown added a late cameo of 16 from just 7 deliveries, including two sixes. However, regular wickets derailed the chase, and Manchester Super Giants Women were eventually bowled out for 122, falling 31 runs short of the target.

Ashleigh Gardner’s Brilliant Four-Wicket Spell Seals the Victory

Trent Rockets Women dominated with the ball, and captain Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a sensational spell. She claimed 4 wickets for just 16 runs from her 18-ball spell, removing key batters at crucial moments.

Samantha Bates also made a significant impact with figures of 2/26, while Charley Phillips chipped in with 2/20 to keep the pressure firmly on the batting side.

Georgia Adams added one wicket in her economical spell, ensuring Manchester Super Giants Women never built any meaningful partnerships during the chase.

Sophia Dunkley Named Player of the Match for Match-Winning Fifty

Sophia Dunkley was deservedly named the Player of the Match for her outstanding batting performance. The right-hander played a superb innings of 57 runs from just 33 balls, striking six fours and three sixes.

Her attacking approach helped Trent Rockets Women recover from an early setback and post a match-winning total. Dunkley’s innings proved to be the defining performance of the contest, earning her the Player of the Match award and playing a crucial role in her team’s impressive victory.

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