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Trent Rockets Win First Women's Hundred Title

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Trent Rockets claimed their first women's Hundred title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over defending champions SunRisers Leeds at Lord's. Winning the toss, Rockets bowled out SunRisers for 91 from 100 balls, with Georgia Adams taking 2-15 from nine overs and dismissing key players including Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield.

The chase was led by Sophia Dunkley (41 off 23) and Beth Mooney (31no off 21), who forged a 69-run opening partnership in just 61 balls. Rockets reached their target with 46 deliveries to spare, with captain Ash Gardner sealing the win with a four through the off-side.

SunRisers struggled throughout their innings, slumping to 24-3 early before losing their final seven wickets for just 35 runs. Only Sutherland and skipper Dani Gibson managed to make significant contributions with the bat.

Rockets' bowlers set the tone early with Kim Garth (2-18), Charley Phillips (2-12), and Samantha Bates (2-17) all taking two wickets each. The victory marked Rockets' seventh consecutive win and eighth in nine matches, capping a dominant tournament campaign.