Women's Hundred, Jul 24 2026- Trent Rockets Women Crush Birmingham Phoenix by 9 Wickets in Dominant Hundred Victory

Rockets Bowlers Tear Through Phoenix Batting

Birmingham Phoenix delivered a nightmare innings after being asked to bat first. The top order collapsed under immense pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals.

Only captain Ellyse Perry showed resistance, scoring 39 runs off 33 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes. Unfortunately for Phoenix, no other batter managed to reach double figures as the team was bundled out for just 64 runs in 95 balls.

Trent Rockets' bowling attack was outstanding throughout the innings.

Samantha Bates starred with 3 wickets for 10 runs.
Georgia Elwiss matched that effort with 3 wickets for 13 runs.
Kim Garth claimed 2 wickets for just 5 runs.
Katie Levick and Ashleigh Gardner chipped in with one wicket each.

The disciplined bowling and sharp fielding never allowed Phoenix to build any partnerships.

Sophia Dunkley Leads Lightning Chase

Needing only 65 runs for victory, Trent Rockets attacked from the very first ball.

Sophia Dunkley stole the show with an unbeaten 43 off just 17 balls, smashing 8 boundaries and a six at a phenomenal strike rate of 252.94. After Beth Mooney departed for 4, Sophie Luff joined Dunkley to finish the chase with an unbeaten 19 off 9 balls, including four boundaries.

The Rockets reached 68/1 in only 31 balls, sealing victory with 69 balls remaining, underlining their complete dominance.

Phoenix Bowlers Struggle

Birmingham Phoenix's bowlers had little opportunity to defend such a small total.

Lauren Filer provided the only breakthrough, dismissing Beth Mooney to finish with 1 wicket for 17 runs. However, the aggressive batting of Dunkley and Luff ensured the Rockets never lost control of the chase.

Match Summary
Result Trent Rockets Women won by 9 wickets
Birmingham Phoenix Women 64 all out (95 balls)
Trent Rockets Women 68/1 (31 balls)
Top Scorer Sophia Dunkley – 43* (17)
Best Phoenix Batter Ellyse Perry – 39 (33)
Best Bowler Samantha Bates – 3/10
Key Highlights
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for just 64 runs.
Ellyse Perry scored 39, accounting for more than half of her team's total.
Samantha Bates and Georgia Elwiss claimed three wickets each.
Kim Garth finished with an economical 2 wickets for 5 runs.
Sophia Dunkley smashed an unbeaten 43 off 17 balls.
Trent Rockets completed the chase in just 31 balls, winning by 9 wickets with 69 balls remaining.
Conclusion

Trent Rockets Women produced a near-perfect all-round performance at Edgbaston. Their disciplined bowling dismantled Birmingham Phoenix before Sophia Dunkley's explosive batting wrapped up the chase in emphatic fashion. The commanding victory not only earned the Rockets valuable points but also established them as one of the strongest contenders early in The Hundred Women's Competition 2026