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Rockets End Spirit’s Winning Streak with Dominant All-Round Display in Women’s Hundred 2025
Sciver-Brunt’s Match-Winning Knock Steals the Show
Trent Rockets claimed their first victory of the Women’s Hundred 2025 in emphatic fashion, defeating London Spirit by 33 runs at Trent Bridge. The win was significant not only for the Rockets but also for the tournament narrative, as it ended Spirit’s unbeaten streak in this year’s competition.
Nat Sciver-Brunt was the star of the evening, producing a composed yet explosive unbeaten half-century. Her 29-ball 51 featured four crisp boundaries and two towering sixes, accelerating the Rockets’ innings when it mattered most.
Coming in after a flying 62-run opening stand, Sciver-Brunt partnered with Ashleigh Gardner to ensure that Trent Rockets capitalized on their strong platform. Gardner’s 25 off 22 balls complemented Sciver-Brunt’s aggression perfectly, allowing the hosts to post a challenging 149 for 6 in their 100-ball allocation.
Bryony Smith and Natasha Wraith Set the Tone
Early Momentum for Rockets
Bryony Smith got the scoreboard ticking with a rapid 42 off 23 balls, punishing anything loose from the Spirit bowlers. Alongside Natasha Wraith (20 off 17), she ensured the Rockets reached 62 without loss, forcing Spirit to shuffle their bowling combinations early.
Eva Gray eventually broke through, removing both openers in quick succession and finishing with outstanding figures of 4 for 19 — a rare bright spot in Spirit’s otherwise difficult outing with the ball.
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Spirit Falter in the Chase
Steady Start but No Momentum
In pursuit of 150, London Spirit began cautiously, with Kira Chathli and Georgia Redmayne adding 26 for the opening wicket. However, their measured approach failed to keep up with the required run rate.
Cordelia Griffith’s 20 off 11 balls injected some much-needed urgency, but her dismissal triggered a collapse that Spirit couldn’t recover from.
Kirstie Gordon Spins a Web
Left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon was the architect of Spirit’s batting downfall. After removing Grace Harris early in her spell, she cleaned up the lower order to return sensational figures of 4 for 15. Gardner and Heather Graham chipped in with two wickets each as the Rockets bowled out Spirit for 116 in 95 balls.
The win not only provided Rockets with their first points of the season but also demonstrated the depth and balance of their side. With both top-order power-hitting and disciplined bowling, they sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament contenders.
Brief Scores
Trent Rockets 149/6 (Sciver-Brunt 51*, Bryony Smith 42; Eva Gray 4-19)
London Spirit 116 all out in 95 balls (Knott 33; Kirstie Gordon 4-15)
Result: Trent Rockets won by 33 runs
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Trent Rockets have reignited their campaign and will look to build momentum in their upcoming fixtures. For London Spirit, the loss will be a wake-up call as they aim to bounce back quickly to maintain their position in the points table.
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