Sophia Dunkley's 56 off 33 balls fired the Trent Rockets past Sun Risers Leeds in an impressive five-run victory at Trent Bridge in The Hundred. The opener's imperious innings was supported by Nat Sciver-Brunt (33 off 25) and a cameo from Bess Heath, leaving the Rockets with a defendable 139-7 after their 100 balls.

Australia star Ash Gardener (1-18) delivered for the home side, taking the early wicket of opener Bryony Smith (10 off 12) and limiting the top-order scoring of Jess Jonassen (19 off 18) and Phoebe Litchfield (24 off 22) to leave Sun Risers Leeds well behind the required run-rate at 73-3 off 64 balls.

Annabel Sutherland reignited hope for the batting side with a brilliant 59no off 30 deliveries, but it was too little too late as tidy bowling by Kim Garth (0-26) at the death meant the Rockets secured the victory.

The win consolidates their strong position as they remain second in the table, while Sun Risers Leeds, languishing in seventh, take another damaging blow to their Eliminator chances.