Match 27, Cardiff, August 24, 2025, 03:30 PM
Trent Rockets Women
145/6(20.0ov)
Welsh Fire Women
122/9(20.0ov)
Trent Rockets Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 23 runs
Right then, that’s all from us for now, as the Trent Rockets Women get their third win of the season and keep their hopes alive. Coming up next, it’s the Men’s teams of Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets going head-to-head at the same venue, while Match 28 of the Women’s Hundred sees the Manchester Originals take on the Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford in Manchester. Both matches get underway at 1:30 PM GMT, so be sure to switch over and catch all the action. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Trent Rockets Women skipper, Ash Gardner, wins the HERO OF THE MATCH AWARD for her excellent all-round game. Says that she was thrilled with her team's all-around performance, saying it was their first time doing well in all disciplines. She praised the partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt, describing it as lovely to bat with her for a long period. Gardner also highlighted the wicket's conduciveness to spin, noting that slowing down the pace brought assistance, which ultimately worked in their favor. She added that it was pleasing to see the other spinners deliver impressive performances. Despite acknowledging some dot balls while trying to hit hard, Gardner's focus on capitalizing on scoring opportunities paid off.
Presentation time...
Alana King starred with the ball for the Trent Rockets Women, claiming three key wickets in a standout spell, while Ash Gardner and Kirstie Gordon provided solid support with two wickets apiece. Earlier in the day, the Rockets posted a competitive total of 145/6 after being put in to bat, thanks to fluent 30s from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, and Bryony Smith. Freya Davies was the pick of the bowlers for Welsh Fire Women, keeping things tight despite little support. With this win, the Trent Rockets Women remain in the hunt for a spot in the next stage, although their chances are slim. Meanwhile, the Welsh Fire Women will aim to finish their season on a positive note in their final fixture.
What began with promise ended in disappointment for Welsh Fire Women, who suffered another defeat this season. Chasing a target of 146, the side lost their captain early, but a brisk 43-run partnership between Sophia Dunkley and Hayley Matthews sparked hope. However, Matthews' dismissal triggered a collapse, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals and the momentum slipping away. Despite valiant efforts from Sarah Bryce and Alex Griffiths, the lower order couldn’t keep up with the required rate. The innings eventually limped to 122/9, falling short by 23 runs.
In over# 20
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1
1
0
1
Heather Graham 18/1(4)
100
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Full and wide of off, Katie Levick chops this back to the keeper for a dot to end the contest. Trent Rockets Women have won this by 23 runs.
99
1
On a length around the pads, Shabnim Ismail flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.
98
1
Low full toss on middle and leg, Katie Levick rolls this to long on for one.
97
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Slower one from Heather Graham, wide of off, Katie Levick swings at it but misses out. Eleanor Threlkeld gathers this behind the stumps and appeals for a caught behind but the umpire remains unmoved. This is sent upstairs by the skipper of Trent Rockets Women and nothing on the UltraEdge confirms the on-field decision of not out.
96
1
Good length on middle and leg, Shabnim Ismail flicks this to deep square for one.
In over# 19
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4
1
0
1
Ash Gardner 28/2(4)
95
1
Fuller on off, Katie Levick chips this on the bounce to extra cover for one.
94
4
FOUR! A boundary out of nowhere but this only gives the crowd something to cheer. Flatter around off, Katie drives this crisply wide to the right of cover for four runs.
93
1
Flighted on off, Shabnim Ismail drives this through covers for one.
92
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Pushed through on off, Shabnim Ismail defends this out.
91
1
Fuller on off, Katie Levick drills this to long off for one.
In over# 18
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0
0W
1
0W
Kirstie Gordon 32/2(4)
90
1
Tossed up on leg, Katie Levick flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
89
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Fuller on off, Katie Levick pushes this back to the bowler for no run.