Trent Rockets inflicted a first defeat of the season on Welsh Fire in The Hundred, chasing down a target of 123 with ease at Sophia Gardens. Ben Duckett anchored the chase with an unbeaten 52, guiding the Rockets to victory with 28 balls remaining.

The Fire's innings faltered after a steady start, with Matt Short top-scoring with 36. Despite a spirited cameo from Jordan Cox, who hit three consecutive sixes, they were restricted to 122-7.

The Rockets' chase, though not initially fluent, was aided by seven free-hits from the Fire bowlers. Finn Allen contributed 33 and Tom Banton added 31, allowing Duckett to secure the win and move the Rockets to second in the table with two wins from three games.