Top 3 reasons why Trent Rockets Women lost to Manchester Originals Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 20

In The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 20, the Trent Rockets Women suffered a dominating defeat by 10 wickets to the Manchester Originals Women. Batting first, the Rockets women got to 111/7 in 100 balls. The top performers were Natalie Sciver 34 (26), Bryony Smith 17 (12), and Natasha Wraith 17 (14). Manchester Originals’ bowlers, led by Lauren Filer (3/23), Sophie Ecclestone (2/12), and Kathryn Bryce (2/19), kept them in check. In reply, Manchester Originals cruised to 113/0 in 82 balls, thanks to Kathryn Bryce’s unbeaten 61 (45) and Beth Mooney’s 47* (37). Here are the main reasons why the Trent Rockets Women lost the match.

1. Standout all-round and tight bowling from Manchester Originals

Manchester’s bowling attack was spot on, with Lauren Filer (3/23) striking crucial blows up front. Sophie Ecclestone (2/12) and Kathryn Bryce (2/19) maintained pressure throughout, ensuring Rockets never settled into a rhythm.

2. Ineffective batting from Trent Rockets’ top order

Apart from Natalie Sciver’s 34, no batter took responsibility to anchor the innings. With Smith and Wraith adding cameos but lacking partnerships, the Rockets stumbled to just 111/7, far below a winning total.

3. Dominant, unbroken opening chase

The Originals' openers didn't give the Rockets a sniff of victory when Kathryn Bryce's 61* and Beth Mooney's 47* meant they built an unbeaten 113-run partnership from just 82 balls, putting their team comfortably in charge, in particular given the Rockets' very poor effort in the bowling department.