Australia Women and Pakistan Women meet in match nine of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Colombo. Australia Women is currently in the 2nd spot in the point table with a single win in the tournament. Their net run rate stands at +1.780. Pakistan Women are currently at the bottom of the point table with two consecutive losses. Their net run rate stands at -1.777.

Pakistan Women have had a forgettable start to their World Cup run, suffering heavy defeats in their first two outings, first to Bangladesh and then to India. They are yet to open their account and now face the defending champions, which only adds to the pressure.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Match Details

Date: 8th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Live Streaming: Fancode

AUS-W vs PAK-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters AUS-W vs PAK-W

• Ash Gardner (AUS-W) - 115 runs in this tournament 

• Sidra Amin (PAK-W) - 81 runs in this tournament 

• Phoebe Litchfield (AUS-W) - 45  runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler AUS-W vs PAK-W

• Diana Baig (PAK-W) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Annabelle Sutherland (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Molineux (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

AUS-W vs PAK-W Recent Performance

AUS-W vs PAK-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - AUS-W is expected to score 320-340 runs

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 100-140 runs

Scenario 2- If the PAK-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK-W is expected to score 180-200 runs.

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 8 wickets 

AUS-W vs PAK-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Playing XI 

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.

Pakistan Women (PAK-W) Playing XI 

Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Complete Squad

Australia Women - 

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Pakistan Women -

Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah. Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.

AUS-W vs PAK-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Australia Women to win

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

Sri Lanka women will face Australia women in the fifth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. Australia Women won their opening match by 89 runs against New Zealand Women, successfully defending the target of 326 runs.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka faced a defeat in their opening match against India Women. They failed to chase down the target of 270 runs. AUS-W vs SL-W has played 10 head-to-head encounters in the past, and all 10 matches have been won by the Australian side.

AUS-W vs SL-W Match Details

Date: 4th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AUS-W vs SL-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters AUS-W vs SL-W

• Ash Gardner (AUS-W) - 115 runs in this tournament 

• Phoebe Litchfield (AUS-W) - 45 runs in this tournament 

• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W) - 43 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler AUS-W vs SL-W

• Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Molineux (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

AUS-W vs SL-W Recent Performance

AUS-W vs SL-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - AUS-W is expected to score 300-320 runs

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 80-100 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL-W is expected to score 210-230 runs.

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

AUS-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Playing XI 

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Playing XI 

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.

AUS-W vs SL-W Complete Squad

Australia Women - 

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Sri Lanka Women -

Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.

AUS-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Australia Women to win

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

Defending champions Australia Women enter this World Cup with a squad strong enough to make another deep run. They recently sealed a 2-1 away win against India Women, a result that sets them up nicely for the challenges ahead.

On the other hand, the New Zealand Women enter the World Cup fresh from a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka Women at home, which puts them in good standing. The conditions in India, however, will be a very different test, and the New Zealand side will need to be fully switched on to succeed here.

AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Details

Date: 1st October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AUS-W vs NZ-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters AUS-W vs NZ-W

• Suzie Bates (NZ-W) - 5896 runs in ODI

• Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) - 4329 runs in ODI

• Sophie Devine (NZ-W) - 3990 runs in ODI

Top Bowler AUS-W vs NZ-W

• Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) - 166 wickets in ODI

• Megan Schutt (AUS-W) - 140 wickets in ODI

• Lea Tahuhu (NZ-W) - 115 wickets in ODI

AUS-W vs NZ-W Recent Performance

AUS-W vs NZ-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - AUS-W is expected to score 285-310 runs

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 50-70 runs

Scenario 2- If the NZ-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NZ-W is expected to score 230-240 runs.

• Result prediction- AUA-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

AUS-W vs NZ-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Playing XI 

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing XI 

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu.

AUS-W vs NZ-W Complete Squad

Australia Women- 

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

New Zealand Women-

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.

AUS-W vs NZ-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Australia Women to win

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield will be key players to watch out for.

In a defining moment of the second ODI between the India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) at Mullanpur, Radha Yadav displayed brilliant fielding ability. She took a super diving catch in the 25th over to dismiss the dangerous Ellyse Perry for 44 runs. Perry was attempting to drive a full delivery from Yadav and got it wrong, hitting it back down the pitch directly to the bowler. Yadav quickly dived to her left to take an excellent, low catch, causing the crowd to erupt and allowing India to get the all-important wicket.

When Perry was dismissed, Australia was struggling at 108/4 still needing 185 to win. Perry's wicket, being an experienced player, really hurt Australia's middle order. Once Perry was out, Australia had to pick up the pace, which added pressure to the rest of the batters.

Earlier on in the match, India Women made a massive total of 292 runs with the help of an excellent century by Smriti Mandhana. Smriti's 117 off 91 balls was not only the highest score by India in this series but also the highest total by an Indian side in ODIs against Australia. Deepti Sharma (40) and Sneh Rana (24) also threw in their lot with the bat down the order. Although the knock-outs from the trio were outstanding, Australia’s bowling unit, spearheaded by Darcie Brown (3-42) and Ashleigh Gardner (2-39), put a stop to India at 292 runs, thus preventing them from reaching a 300-plus score

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Match Status and Live Updates

At the time of writing, Australia currently stands at 142/5 in 31 overs, with Tahlia McGrath scoring 4 runs off 9 balls and Ashleigh Gardner hitting 11 runs off 18 balls. The game is still very close, and both teams are fighting to take control. The Indian bowlers must seize the opportunities, whereas the Aussies will be looking to extend their innings and get the target.

Australia, the most successful team in women’s cricket, has announced its 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. With seven titles already, Australia will try to defend their crown and win an eighth World Cup.

Victorian spinner Sophie Molineux returns from a knee injury she suffered in January. She will miss the three-match ODI series against India from September 14 to 20, but is set to play in the World Cup. Darcie Brown (quad injury) and Georgia Wareham (groin injury) have also recovered, strengthening the 15-player Australian squad.

Molineux last played an ODI on December 11, 2024. The 27-year-old has played 13 ODIs, taking 23 wickets at an average of 14.39 and an economy rate of 3.29. Her return will boost Australia’s spin attack.

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Alyssa Healy returned to Australia A last month after injuries disrupted her 2024-25 summer. Team physio Kate Beerworth confirmed the players are fit for the World Cup, saying, “Sophie Molineux is progressing well, and Alyssa Healy made a strong return. Georgia Wareham is back to full training after her adductor injury.”

Molineux is one of five Australians making her first 50-over World Cup appearance. Ten players were part of the 2022 tournament. Star wicket-keeper-batter Healy will lead the squad in her third World Cup, following Meg Lanning’s retirement in 2023. Experienced players include Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, and Ashleigh Gardner.

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Preparing for Indian Conditions

Australia’s selectors are confident about the team’s chances in India. National selector Shawn Flegler said, “A World Cup in India is one of cricket’s biggest assignments, but this group is ready.” He added that experience from subcontinent tours and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will help players adapt to Indian conditions.

Australia will play a three-match ODI series against India before the World Cup. Their campaign starts on October 1 in Indore against New Zealand. With a mix of experienced champions and emerging stars, Australia is once again one of the favourites for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Australia Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Trent Rockets Women have had a mixed season, winning 3 of their 7 games, and currently sit 5th on the points table. They have shown signs of resurgence with three wins in their last five matches.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have struggled, managing only 2 wins from 7 matches and occupying 7th place, reflecting their inconsistency throughout the tournament. They are eliminated from the tournament. 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Match Details

Date: 27th August, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham 

Live Streaming: Fancode

TRT-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT-W vs BPH-W 

• Nat Sciver (TRT-W) - 204 runs in this tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (BPH-W) - 194 runs in this tournament 

• Ash Gardner (TRT-W) - 177 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT-W vs BPH-W 

• Em Arlott (BPH-W) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Megan Schutt (BPH-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Kirstie Gordon (TRT-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Recent Performance

TRT-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT-W is expected to score 145-150 runs

• Result prediction- TRT-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH-W is expected to score 115-130 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) Playing XI 

Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver‑Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Jodi Grewcock, Heather Graham, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) Playing XI

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Complete Squad

Trent Rockets Women - 

Ashleigh Gardner (Captain), Kirstie Gordon, Heather Graham, Jodie Grewcock, Emma Jones, Alana King, Cassidy McCarthy, Sophie Morris, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Grace Scrivens, Bryony Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson, Ellie Threlkeld, Nat Wraith.

Birmingham Phoenix Women -

Ellyse Perry (Captain), Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets Women To win

We predict the Trent Rockets Women will win this Hundred Women's match. Ash Gardner, Nat Sciver and Kirstie Gordon will be key players to watch out for.

Birmingham Phoenix Women held their nerves to defend 111 runs and beat Manchester Originals by 16 runs. Captain Ellyse Perry was brilliant, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 48 balls. She got good support from Sterre Kalis, who made 43 not out, and together they helped the team reach a total the bowlers could defend. The Originals’ bowlers tried hard, with Sophie Ecclestone taking 1/21 and Deandra Dottin 1/6, but it wasn’t enough.

After losing a couple of early wickets, Perry calmly guided the team with Kalis by her side. Their partnership built the momentum, taking Phoenix past 110. Manchester Originals struggled right from the start, losing their openers for ducks. Captain Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce went early, and the team was under pressure. Amelia Kerr (9) and Seren Smale (29) tried to hold the innings together, while Lauren Filer scored a quick 19 off 11 balls to give some fight. But Phoenix bowlers were too strong. Megan Schutt took 3/14 and Phoebe Brett 2/11, breaking through the Originals’ lineup. In the end, Originals couldn’t reach the target and lost by 16 runs.

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The Manchester Originals Women have won four out of their six matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 16 points. They won their last match by ten wickets against the Trent Rockets Women, successfully chasing the target of 112 runs.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have secured just one victory and currently occupy the bottom position in the points table with four points. They lost their last match by 36 runs against the Welsh Fire Women. 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

MNR-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters MNR-W vs BPH-W 

• Beth Mooney (MNR-W) - 155 runs in this tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (BPH-W) - 139 runs in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 137 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler MNR-W vs BPH-W

• Em Arlott (BPH-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Ecclestone (MNR-W) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Recent Performance

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If MNR-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- MNR-W is expected to score 150-160 runs

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH-W is expected to score 120-130 runs.

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Predicted Playing XI

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) Playing XI 

Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) Playing XI

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Complete Squad

Manchester Originals Women - 

Beth Mooney (Captain), Kathryn Bryce, Darcey Carter, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gregory, Melie Kerr, Eve Jones, Esmale Macgregor, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan, Fi Morris, Seren Smale.

Birmingham Phoenix Women -

Ellyse Perry (Captain), Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Manchester Originals Women To win

We predict that Manchester Originals Women will win this Hundred Women's match. The likes of Beth Mooney, Kathryn Bryce and Amelia Kerr, will be key players to watch out for.

Match 7 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 turned out to be an exciting battle as Southern Brave Women beat Birmingham Phoenix Women by 15 runs at Southampton. Batting first, Southern Brave lost Maia Bouchier early, but Wyatt-Hodge took control with a superb knock of 59 from 39 balls, hitting nine fours and a six. Laura Wolvaardt played a handy innings of 28 from 19 balls, and Sophie Devine added 27 from 25. Birmingham’s bowlers worked hard to keep things in check, with Megan Schutt taking 2 for 23 and Em Arlott picking up 2 for 20. Southern Brave finished their innings on 139 for 7 in 100 balls.

Birmingham Phoenix had a tough start to their chase, slipping to 22 for 3. Ellyse Perry and Sterre Kalis then gave them hope with a solid partnership. Perry made 26 from 21 balls, while Kalis was the top scorer with 44 from 34 deliveries. They kept the team in the game, but once the stand was broken, wickets started to fall quickly.

Southern Brave’s bowlers stayed calm under pressure and finished the job. Lauren Bell was the star, taking 3 for 17, and Sophie Devine backed her batting with 2 for 28. Birmingham were bowled out for 124 in the 99th ball, just short of the target. It was a well-earned win for Southern Brave, who showed great teamwork, while Birmingham Phoenix were left thinking about the chances they missed in both batting and bowling.

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In Match 4 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 at Edgbaston was a nail-biter game, with Birmingham Phoenix Women beating Trent Rockets Women by 11 runs. Phoenix chose to bat first, and Emma Lamb’s brilliant innings gave them a strong total. Nat Sciver-Brunt fought hard for the Rockets, but Phoenix’s tight bowling in the final overs sealed the win in front of a cheering home crowd.

Phoenix started slowly, with Georgia Voll scoring 19 before being dismissed by Alana King. Emma Lamb then took control, smashing 55 off 32 balls with 9 fours and a six. Ellyse Perry scored 14, while Amy Jones and Sterre Kalis made 8 and 4.

In the end, Ailsa Lister (21off 17) and Marie Kelly (23 off 10) added quick runs to take Phoenix to 148/5. Chasing 149, Rockets lost Grace Scrivens (2) early to Perry, and soon Bryony Smith (29) also fell. Captain Ashleigh Gardner (2) and Heather Graham (8) couldn’t make an impact, leaving Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead the charge.  She played a brilliant knock of 64 off 41 balls with 8 fours and a six, but wickets kept falling at the other end. Emma Jones (9) and Alana King (5) couldn’t close the gap, and Rockets ended on 137/6, 11 runs short.

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