Match Info

• Match: Trent Rockets Women vs Manchester Originals Women 20th Match, 
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Toss: Manchester Originals Women (bat)
• Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

The Manchester Originals Women produced a stunning 10-wicket victory over Trent Rockets Women at Trent Bridge, with bat and ball showing real dominance in the game. Choosing to bowl first, the Originals restricted the Rockets to 111/7, as first-class spinners Sophie Ecclestone (2/12) and Kathryn Bryce (2/19) applied the squeeze. The only resistance for the Rockets came from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored an aggressive 34 off 26 balls.

Trent Rockets Women Innings: 111/7 in 100 balls

Despite a bright 17 from Bryony Smith early in the innings, the Rockets kept losing wickets consistently. Ecclestone and Filer were especially tight, and Sciver-Brunt's counterattack failed to get anyone else in the middle order to accelerate.

TRE-W Batting Highlights:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt - 34 (26)
• Bryony Smith - 17 (12)
• Natasha Wraith—17 (14)

MCR-W Bowling Highlights:

• Sophie Ecclestone - 2/12 (20 balls)
• Kathryn Bryce - 2/19 (20 balls)
• Lauren Filer - 2/23 (20 balls)

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Manchester Originals Women Innings: 113/0 in 82 balls (Target: 112)

Chasing the meager total for victory was a stroll in the park as captain Beth Mooney smashed an incredible 47 off 37*, with Kathryn Bryce producing the ideal partner's performance with a blistering 61 off just 45 deliveries*. The duo reached 113 for no loss in just 82 balls, scoring runs at will with the bat against the Rockets' attack in a confident 10-wicket victory.

MCR-W Batting Highlights:

• Kathryn Bryce - 61* (45)
• Beth Mooney - 47* (37)

TRE-W Bowling Highlights:

• (No wickets taken)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Kathryn Bryce – 61* (45) & 2/19
• Best Batter: Beth Mooney – 47* (37)
• Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone – 2/12 (20)