Trent Rockets secured a dominant victory over Birmingham Phoenix, propelling them to the top of The Hundred women's table and virtually guaranteeing a spot in the knockout stages.

Sophia Dunkley starred with a blistering 65 off 37 balls, her third consecutive fifty, guiding Rockets to chase down 123 with 16 balls remaining. Despite losing key players Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ash Gardner, the team maintained momentum.

Birmingham Phoenix struggled with their batting, with only Emma Lamb (45) and Annerie Dercksen (21) offering significant contributions. Their third loss in five matches severely hampers their playoff aspirations.

In another match, Welsh Fire edged out Manchester Super Giants by three wickets. Orla Prendergast's exceptional 4-18 bowling performance restricted Manchester to 85-9. Despite a shaky chase, Fire secured the win, moving them closer to qualification. Southern Brave and Trent Rockets are now the frontrunners for the top two spots.