Trent Rockets win by nine wickets, top women's table

The Trent Rockets women's team delivered a dominant performance to open their season, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the Birmingham Phoenix in the fourth match of The Hundred 2026 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday, July 24. The result immediately propelled the Rockets to the top of the women's competition standings.

The Phoenix, batting first, were bowled out for just 64 runs in 95 deliveries, recording one of the lowest totals in the history of the women's tournament. Captain Ellyse Perry was the lone resistance, scoring 39 runs as wickets fell regularly at the other end. The Rockets' bowling attack was led by Samantha Bates, who took three wickets for 10 runs in her 20-ball spell and was named player of the match. Georgia Elwiss also claimed three wickets, while Kim Garth took two.

In reply, Trent Rockets chased down the target with ease, needing only 31 balls to reach 65 runs. Sophia Dunkley provided the explosive finish, scoring an unbeaten 43 runs from just 17 deliveries, with Sophie Luff also remaining not out on 19.

The lopsided result gives the Rockets a significant net run rate advantage early in the tournament, while Birmingham Phoenix begins its...