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Trent Rockets secure first women's Hundred title with dominant win

Trent Rockets have claimed their inaugural women's Hundred title, defeating Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets in a one-sided final at Lord's.

  • Trent Rockets bowled out Sunrisers Leeds for just 91 runs.
  • Sophia Dunkley scored 41 off 23 balls and Beth Mooney made 31 not out for the Rockets.
  • Rockets reached their target with 46 balls to spare.

Trent Rockets have secured their first women's Hundred title, cruising to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds in the final at Lord's. The Rockets bowled out Sunrisers for a modest 91 runs before chasing down the target with 46 balls to spare.

England's Sophia Dunkley continued her strong form, smashing 41 runs off 23 balls, while Australian Beth Mooney contributed an unbeaten 31 runs from 21 deliveries. The Rockets' bowling attack shared the wickets, with Georgia Adams finishing with figures of 2-9 and 23-year-old seamer Charley Phillips impressing with 2-12.

Sunrisers Leeds struggled throughout their innings, slumping to 26-3 at the end of the powerplay. Captain Dani Gibson offered some resistance with 22 runs off 16 balls, but her departure ended any hope of a significant fightback.

The Rockets, who finished top of the group stage, demonstrated their all-round quality, with uncapped Australian spinner Sam Bates finishing as the tournament's joint-leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets.

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