Sri Lanka Women won their maiden match of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup with a seven-run victory over Bangladesh Women during Match 21 at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Full of drama, the match saw captain Chamari Athapaththu take charge from the front with both her bat and ball, steering her team to the narrow victory. The game became a nail-biting finish as Bangladesh, though dominant for the better part of the chase, spectacularly collapsed in the last overs.

Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka lost opener Vishmi Gunaratne on the very first ball to Marufa Akter, putting pressure on their innings early on. Chamari Athapaththu (46 from 43) and Hasini Perera (85), however, rescued the innings with a 72-run partnership, which was pivotal in placing the innings in good stead. Together, they provided a strong platform to Sri Lanka, but once they were dismissed, the middle order was unable to keep the momentum going. The team, which had been cruising at 155-4, were bowled out for 202 off 48.4 overs eventually. Shorna Akter was the star for Bangladesh with 3-27, while Rabeya Khan and Marufa Akter got important wickets.

In reply, Bangladesh's chase began on a poor note as they stumbled to 44-3 in 16 overs. But skipper Nigar Sultana Joty (77 off 98) and Sharmin Akhter (53) stemmed the flow and pulled the innings back with patience and discipline. Their stand placed Bangladesh in a commanding position at 176-3 with only 27 runs from the last 30 balls required for victory. But Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Chamari Athapaththu, again flip the match dramatically towards the end to record a thrilling victory. Below are the top reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Collapse of Batting in the End

Bangladesh was sailing toward victory before collapsing to five wickets in eight balls. They went from 176-3 to 195-9, unable to cope with increasing pressure. The batters lost focus in the final moments of the inning which allowed Sri Lanka to reinforce their position in the game. The collapse was ultimately the biggest reason Bangladesh lost in a heartbreaking defeat.

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2. Poor Start to the Top Order

Bangladesh's top order struggled to create momentum at the start of the innings, with Rubya Haider going for a duck and Sobhana Mostary just adding eight runs. After 24 runs during the Powerplay, Bangladesh were quickly put on the back foot. With a lack of early partnerships, there was a lot of work for the middle order to do.

3. Nigar Sultana's Injury Issues

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty's hamstring pull was a huge setback for Bangladesh. While she could manage only a gritty knock of 77, her restricted movement spoiled her run and shot choice towards the last overs. Her wicket was at a timing when Sri Lanka could capitalize on it, and once she was dismissed, Bangladesh's chase lost direction, handing Sri Lanka a deserving win.

Match details

• Match: Central Delhi Kings v West Delhi Lions, Final, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Sunday, August 2025
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and chose to bowl
• Result: West Delhi Lions won by 6 wickets

Match summary

West Delhi Lions defended their Delhi Premier League 2025 title by defeating Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets in the championship at Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

Batting first, Central Delhi Kings scored 173/7 in 20 overs, with Yugal Saini’s 65 off 48 and Pranshu Vijayran’s explosive 50* off 24 ending the innings on a high note after falling to 78/6 earlier. The lower order kept the momentum and negotiated against good bowling from Nitish Rana (1/16) and Manan Bhardwaj (1/11), who both achieved tight spells. 

In reply, West Delhi Lions comfortably achieved their target with 175/4 in 18 overs, led by captain Nitish Rana’s match-winning 79 off 49* alongside Hrithik Shokeen’s blistering 42 off 27*. After losing early wickets, the Lions regained control of the run chase and happily took the Championship title with 12 balls remaining.

Central Delhi Kings Innings – 173/7 (20 Overs)

After losing two early wickets, Kings' innings eventually recovered with a brilliant half-century from Yugal Saini and an explosive unbeaten innings from Pranshu Vijayran, posting a competitive total.

Batting highlights:

• Yugal Saini - 65 (48)
• Pranshu Vijayran - 50* (24)
• Siddharth Joon - 10 (7)
• Aryan Rana - 21 (12)

Bowling highlights (WDL):

• Nitish Rana - 1/16 (4 overs)
• Manan Bhardwaj - 1/11 (3 overs)
• Shivank Vashisht - 2/12 (2 overs)
• Shubham Dubey - 1/42 (4 overs)

West Delhi Lions Innings – 175/4 (18 Overs)

A precarious start for the Lions, losing 3 wickets for just 5 runs in the first 5 overs. They recovered well through their skipper Rana, who played aggressively by hitting boundaries and running hard for singles.

Batting highlights:

• Nitish Rana - 79* (49)
• Hrithik Shokeen - 42* (27)
• Krish Yadav - 13 (9)
• Mayank Gusain - 15 (11)

Bowling highlights (CDK):

• Simarjeet Singh - 2/35 (4 overs)
• Arun Pundir - 1/39 (4 overs)
• Tejas Baroka - 1/21 (4 overs)

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Match details

• Match: Southern Brave Women v Northern Superchargers Women, Final, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Venue: Lord's, London
• Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
• Toss: Northern Superchargers Women won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: Northern Superchargers Women won by 7 wickets

Match summary

Northern Superchargers Women claimed the title of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025, with a thoroughly convincing 7-wicket victory over Southern Brave Women at Lord’s. Batting first, Southern Brave found it difficult to build momentum at the crease and managed only 115/6 in 100 balls. With Sophie Devine (23 off 28), Freya Kemp (26 off 17), and Maia Bouchier (13 off 11) trying their best, their innings simply never really took off, particularly thanks to the pressure imposed by Northern Superchargers bowlers throughout, specifically Kate Cross (2/8) and Annabel Sutherland (1/23).

When it was time for the Superchargers to bat, they made light work of the chase. Opening bat, Phoebe Litchfield gave Northern Superchargers an explosive start, playing a thrilling innings of 26 off 13. Annabel Sutherland (28* off 25) and Nicola Carey (35* off 25) carried on from there, making sure their innings flowed courtesy of the controlled captaincy. Before we knew it, the target was chased down in just 88 balls with 7 wickets in hand, crowning them champions.

Southern Brave Women Innings – 115/6 (100 balls)

The batters for the Braves never really built a big partnership. A couple of reasonable middle-order cameos were not enough, as the Superchargers bowled very disciplined and kept the Brave quiet.

Batting highlights:

• Maia Bouchier – 13 (11)
• Sophie Devine – 23 (28)
• Freya Kemp – 26 (17)
• Mady Villiers – 17* (11)

Bowling highlights (NSW):

• Kate Cross – 2/8 (20 balls)
• Annabel Sutherland – 1/23 (20 balls)
• Lucy Higham – 1/11 (10 balls)

Northern Superchargers Women Innings – 119/3 (88 balls)

Chasing 116 Superchargers never looked like getting into trouble. Litchfield provided the initial spark, and the experienced middle order finished the job calmly and took home the trophy.

Batting highlights:

• Phoebe Litchfield – 26 (13)
• Annabel Sutherland – 28* (25)
• Nicola Carey – 35* (25)
• Davina Perrin – 17 (16) 

Bowling highlights (SBW):

• Sophie Devine – 1/21 (15 balls)
• Chloe Tryon – 1/19 (15 balls)
• Mady Villiers – 1/29 (15 balls)

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Top Performers

Match details

• Match: East Delhi Riders v West Delhi Lions, Qualifier 2, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and opted to bowl
• Result: West Delhi Lions won by 8 wickets

Match summary

West Delhi Lions scored a comprehensive 8-wicket win over East Delhi Riders to qualify for the Delhi Premier League Final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. East Delhi Riders set a target of 140 after batting first and finished on 139/8 in 20 overs, with only Arpit Rana’s (50 runs off 38 balls) effort putting up any significant runs on the board. Manan Bhardwaj (3/22) and Tishant Dabla (2/18) helped to make sure there was little chance for the Riders to put together anything near a competitive total.

The lions circled the target in a clinical but efficient chase. Captain Nitish Rana (45 off 26)* and Ayush Doseja (54 off 49)* controlled the innings and built the structure of the chase, never letting it be in doubt. Good early momentum from Krish Yadav (37 runs off 25 balls) saw the WDL comfortably achieve their target in 17.3 overs for a loss of only 2 wickets.

East Delhi Riders Innings – 139/8 (20 Overs)

Riders did not manage to build momentum after losing a few early wickets. The only significant push derived from Arpit Rana’s fighting fifty. In losing partners at regular intervals, the Riders only finished the innings on a modest 139.

Batting highlights:

• Arpit Rana – 50 (38)
• Sujal Singh – 18 (18)
• Rounak Waghela – 24* (17)
• Anuj Rawat – 15 (18)

Bowling highlights (WDL):

• Manan Bhardwaj – 3/22 (4 overs)
• Tishant Dabla – 2/18 (3 overs)
• Anirudh Chowdhary – 2/28 (3 overs)

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West Delhi Lions Innings—141/2 (17.3 Overs)

Chasing a target of 140 runs, the Lions made a shaky start, losing two early wickets. However, Captain Nitish Rana put on a marvelous exhibition of explosive batting. With Doseja, who aggregated a well-composed fifty before he was eventually dismissed, carved a path to the Lions' victory.

Batting Highlights:

• Ayush Doseja - 54* (49)
• Nitish Rana - 45* (26)
• Krish Yadav - 37 (25)

Bowling Highlights (EDR):

• Mayank Rawat - 1/19 (4 overs)
• Rohit Yadav - 1/24 (3 overs)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Nitish Rana – 45* (26)
• Best Batter: Ayush Doseja – 54* (49)
• Best Bowler: Manan Bhardwaj – 3/22 (4 overs)

Match Details

• Match: Northern Superchargers Women vs London Spirit Women, Eliminator, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
• Toss: London Spirit Women won the toss and decided to bowl
• Result: Northern Superchargers Women won by 42 runs.

Match Summary

The Northern Superchargers Women eased through to the final of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 with a comprehensive 42-run victory over London Spirit Women. The Superchargers batted first and scored 214/5 in 100 balls as Annabel Sutherland (56), Phoebe Litchfield (35), Nicola Carey (31), and Davina Perrin (23 off 10) all chipped in with significant knocks. In reply, the Spirit were never really ahead in the chase, despite a fighting 50 from Georgia Redmayne and a resolute 40 from Charli Knott. Three wickets from Annabel Sutherland (3/20) and Grace Ballinger (3/22) saw the Spirit finish on 172/9—meaning the Northern Superchargers had won comfortably by 42 runs.

Northern Superchargers Women Innings – 214/5 (100 Balls)

The Superchargers’ batting clicked in style, with contributions all the way through their order. Sutherland’s innings of 56 anchored the innings; it’s fair to say Litchfield and Carey kept the scoreboard racing. Davina Perrin came in and hit the total comfortably beyond 210.

Batting Highlights:

• Annabel Sutherland – 56 (60)
• Phoebe Litchfield – 35 (19)
• Nicola Carey – 31* (25)
• Davina Perrin – 23 (10)

Bowling Highlights (LDN):

• Charli Knott – 1/40 (15)
• Sarah Glenn – 1/33 (20)
• Charlie Dean – 1/37 (20)

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London Spirit Women Innings  – 172/9 (100 Balls)

Chasing a target of 215, London Spirit suffered some early wickets and were in some difficulty; however, Georgia Redmayne kept the dream alive with a terrific half century, and the Superchargers bowlers continued to take wickets, not allowing partnerships to settle.

The batting highlights:

• Georgia Redmayne - 50* (30)
• Charli Knott - 40 (32)
• Cordelia Griffith - 29 (17)
• Issy Wong - 6 (4)

Bowling highlights (NOR):

• Annabel Sutherland - 3/20 (20)
• Grace Ballinger - 3/22 (20)
• Kate Cross - 2/29 (20)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Annabel Sutherland – 56 (60) & 3/20 (20)
• Best Batter: Annabel Sutherland – 56 (60)
• Best Bowler: Grace Ballinger – 3/22 (20)

Match Details

• Match: West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz, Eliminator, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and opted to bowl
• Result: West Delhi Lions won by 7 wickets

Match Summary

West Delhi Lions powered into the Qualifier with a convincing 7-wicket victory over South Delhi Superstarz. After batting first, SDS managed to post a strong 201/5 in their 20 overs. This large score was built largely by Anmol Sharma (55), Kunwar Bidhuri (65), and captain Tejasvi Dahiya (60), as well as a swift 48 runs from Sumit Mathur off of 26 balls. Hrithik Shokeen (2/28) was the only bowler for WDL who really stood out.

In reply, West Delhi Lions produced a scintillating chase led by captain Nitish Rana, who scored an insane unbeaten 134 off of 55 balls. In support, WDL captain Nitish Rana was quickly supported by Mayank Gusain 15* and Krish Yadav 31 runs as West Delhi Lions chased down 202 runs in just 17.1 overs with a 7-wicket victory.

South Delhi Superstarz Innings 201/5 - 20 Overs

It was a good start for SDS, as Anmol Sharma and Kunwar Bidhuri provided a good platform. It was capped off when Captain Tejasvi Dahiya really accelerated with a furious 60, and Sumit Mathur's 48* off of 26 bolstered the total far beyond expectations.

Batting Highlights:

• Anmol Sharma - 55 (39)
• Kunwar Bidhuri - 65 (54)
• Tejasvi Dahiya - 60 (33)
• Sumit Mathur - 48* (26)

Bowling Highlights (WDL):

• Hrithik Shokeen - 2/28 (4 overs)
• Anirudh Chowdhary - 1/50 (3 overs)

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West Delhi Lions Innings – 202/3 (17.1 Overs)

Set to win 202, the West Delhi Lions suffered some early wickets, but captain Nitish Rana made this game a one-man show. His brutal 134* off 55 balls had an eye-popping 13 fours and 8 sixes; it blew apart the SDS bowlers. Krish Yadav had a handy 31 and Mayank Gusain 15* to support him on his way to the win with 17 balls to spare.

Batting Highlights:

• Nitish Rana – 134* (55)
• Krish Yadav – 31 (22)
• Ankit Kumar – 4 (3)

Bowling Highlights (SDS):

• Sumit Kumar Beniwal – 2/32 (4 overs)
• Aman Bharti – 1/48 (4 overs)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Nitish Rana – 134* (55)
• Best Batter: Nitish Rana – 134* (55)
• Best Bowler: Hrithik Shokeen – 2/28 (4 overs)

Match Details

• Match: Central Delhi Kings vs. East Delhi Riders, Qualifier 1, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
• Toss: Central Delhi Kings won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: Central Delhi Kings won by 6 wickets. 15 overs due to rain.

Match Summary

Central Delhi Kings assured themselves a spot in the DPL 2025 Final with a rigid 6-wicket win over East Delhi Riders after winning the toss and bowling first. East Delhi Riders did not have great starts, as they were bowled out for just 90 runs in 14.5 overs, with Simarjeet Singh with a dazzling spell of 5 wickets providing no respite for the top and middle order batting line-up for the Riders. While Sujal Singh put up some resistance with a solid 39 runs, the rest of his batting order all failed to perform. Central Delhi Kings had a very comfortable chase and achieved 92/4 in only 11.3 overs with top scoring from Aditya Bhandari (33 runs off 19*) and captain Jonty Sidhu (26 off 15). 

East Delhi Riders Innings - 90/10 (14.5 overs)

The Riders were totally beaten up at the start,losing their first three wickets in 6 runs. Capt. Anuj Rawat (23 runs off 26 balls) put up some small resistance to steady the innings as wickets began tumbling around him. Sujal Singh took up the bat after Rawat and provided some hope in the innings with some attacking shots for his 39 runs off 25 balls. All the non-revolving bowling from Simarjeet Singh to take wickets ensured that there was little momentum for the Riders.

Batting Highlights:

• Sujal Singh - 39* (25)
• Anuj Rawat - 23 (26)
• Navdeep Saini - 17 (11)

Bowling Highlights (CDK):

• Simarjeet Singh - 5/35 (3 overs)
• Money Grewal - 2/7 (3 overs)
• Gavinsh Khurana - 1/20 (2.5 overs)

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Central Delhi Kings Innings - 92/4 (11.3 Overs)

Central Delhi Kings’ innings began poorly as they lost Aaryavir Sehwag and Yugal Saini cheaply to fall to 18/2. Jonty Sidhu flung the momentum the way of the Kings after making a very brisk 26 from only 15 balls. He was ably supported by Aditya Bhandari,, who made a fantastic, match-winning 33 not out from only 19 balls. Bhandari sealed the chase even with Jasvir Sehrawat (8*) making limited opportunities available for the Central Delhis and winning the match for them.

Batting Highlights:

• Aditya Bhandari - 33* (19)
• Jonty Sidhu - 26 (15)
• Yugal Saini - 8 (9)

Bowling Highlights (EDR):

• Rounak Waghela - 1/17 (3 overs)
• Mayank Rawat - 1/23 (3.3 overs)
• Ashish Meena - 1/9 (1 over)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Simarjeet Singh – 5/35 (3 overs)
• Best Batter: Sujal Singh – 39 (25)
• Best Bowler: Simarjeet Singh – 5/35 (3 overs)

Match Details

• Match: North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers, 40th Match of the Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
• Toss: New Delhi Tigers won the toss and chose to bowl
• Result: New Delhi Tigers won by 6 wickets

Match Summary

New Delhi Tigers eased their way to a difficult chase in a superb innings, including a brilliant century from Sarthak Ranjan (100 runs from 58 balls), to beat North Delhi Strikers by 6 wickets in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Strikers finished their innings on 199/6 (20 overs). In response, the Tigers showed their batting quality, led by Lakshay Thareja's (80 runs from 48 balls)* and Dhruv Kaushik's (41 runs from 25 balls) performance, finishing the match with 4 balls to spare.

North Delhi Strikers Innings – 199/6 (20 Overs)

North Delhi Strikers delivered a strong batting display, led by opener Sarthak Ranjan's superb 100 runs from 58 balls (7 sixes, 8 fours) and with the support of Arjun Rapria's 47* runs from 23 balls at a rapid pace late in the innings. Strikers captain Vaibhav Kandpal (14 runs) and Yash Dabas (7 runs) both failed to capitalize on their early starts. The Tigers bowlers struggled against an in-form batting side, with Prince Yadav (2/38) and Himmat Singh (2/40) picking up the important wickets.

Batting Highlights:

• Sarthak Ranjan – 100 runs from 58 balls
• Arjun Rapria – 47* runs from 23 balls
• Pranav Rajuvanshi – 5 runs from 5 balls

Bowling Highlights:

• Prince Yadav – 2 wickets for 38 runs 
• Himmat Singh – 2 wickets for 40 runs 
• Aatrey Tripathi – 1 wicket for 27 runs 

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New Delhi Tigers Innings – 200/4 (19.2 Overs)

Chasing a total of 200, the New Delhi Tigers made a good start with Shivam Gupta (31 off 18) hitting the first two balls for boundaries to set the tone. The skipper, Himmat Singh (34 off 22), kept the momentum going before the innings was given its backbone by Lakshay Thareja scoring 80* runs off 48 balls. Dhruv Kaushik played the role of the finisher with a blistering innings of 41 runs off 25 balls, which allowed the Tigers to chase down the target with plenty of time to spare, completing the chase in 19.2 overs. 

Batting Highlights:

• Lakshay Thareja – 80* (48)
• Dhruv Kaushik – 41 (25)
• Shivam Gupta – 31 (18)

Bowling Highlights:

• Vaibhav Kandpal – 2/19 (4)
• Prabhjot Singh – 1/38 (4)
• Siddhartha Solanki – 1/48 (4)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Lakshay Thareja – 80* (48)
• Best Batter: Sarthak Ranjan – 100 (58)
• Best Bowler: Vaibhav Kandpal – 2/19 (4)

Match Information

• Match: Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 32nd Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
• Toss: Welsh Fire Women won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: Southern Brave Women won by 29 runs

Match Overview

Southern Brave Women continued their strong form with a convincing victory over Welsh Fire Women by 29 runs in a low-scoring match at Southampton. Brave batted first and made 106/8 (100 balls), and captain Georgia Adams (30 runs off 26)* gave the order after losing two early wickets. Welsh Fire struggled to make runs against tight bowling and only reached 77/9 (100 balls); Lauren Bell (4/20) shone as the pick of the bowlers. Southern Brave left with 4 points, with Welsh Fire on 0 points.

Southern Brave Women Innings – 106/8 (100 Balls)

Brave's innings had a rocky start, losing Maia Bouchier (2) and Laura Wolvaardt (8) cheaply. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (24) provided some positive momentum up the innings, while Freya Kemp (18) and Chloe Tryon (8) made valuable contributions. However, the key anchor of the innings and the match was Georgia Adams, who played a steady 30* (26) to lead her side to a score above 100. Welsh Fire's main bowlers, Hayley Matthews (2/10) and Shabnim Ismail (2/9), epitomized tight bowling and kept runs to a minimum across the innings.

Batting Highlights:

• Georgia Adams - 30* (26)
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge - 24 (23)
• Freya Kemp - 18 (19)

Bowling Highlights:

• Shabnim Ismail - 2/9 (20)
• Hayley Matthews - 2/10 (20)
• Jonassen - 1/21 (20)

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Welsh Fire Women Innings – 77/9 (100 Balls)

Facing a modest target of 107, Welsh Fire faltered from the very first ball and never recovered. Captain Tammy Beaumont top-scored for her side with 28 from 33 balls, but she could not gain any momentum, having only Sophia Dunkley (9) and Hayley Matthews (16) supporting her with any kind of effort. When the top three fell cheaply, the middle and lower order succumbed to pressure, with Lauren Bell picking them apart for a brilliant and deserved 4-wicket haul. Welsh Fire finished all out for 77/9, well short of Gauls of the season with plenty still to play for.

Batting Highlights:

• Tammy Beaumont - 28 (33)
• Hayley Matthews - 16 (20)
• Sophia Dunkley - 9 (8)

Bowling Highlights:

• Lauren Bell - 4/20 (20)
• Mady Villiers - 1/6 (15)
• Georgia Adams - 1/8 (15)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Lauren Bell – 4/20 (20)
• Best Batter: Georgia Adams – 30* (26)
• Best Bowler: Lauren Bell – 4/20 (20)

Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, 31st Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and opted to bat
• Result: Trent Rockets Women won by 3 wickets

Match Summary

Trent Rockets Women edged out Birmingham Phoenix Women by 3 wickets in a gripping low-scoring match at Trent Bridge. Given the chance to bat first, Phoenix notched 123/6 (100 balls), with anchor Emma Lamb notching a fluent half-century (56 runs from 42 balls). The Rockets stumbled at the start of their innings but were then anchored by Nat Sciver-Brunt (52 runs from 29 balls) and great late-order run chases by Jodi Grewcock (8 runs from 6 balls)* and Kirstie Gordon (3 runs from 4 balls)* as the Rockets chased down the Bears' total with 3 balls to spare.

Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings – 123/6 (100 Balls)

Phoenix had an up-and-down innings. While Emma Lamb played a fluent half-century to anchor their innings, captain Ellyse Perry (14) and Amy Jones (9)* fell cheaply. A late contribution of 12 runs from Ailsa Lister and 6* from Em Arlott lifted Phoenix to a total of 123.

Batting Highlights:

• Emma Lamb – 56* (42)
• Georgia Voll – 6 (6)
• Marie Kelly – 14 (15)

Bowling Highlights:

• Kirstie Gordon – 2/24 (20)
• Ashleigh Gardner – 1/18 (15)
• Alana King – 1/21 (20)

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Trent Rockets Women Innings - 126/7 (97 Balls)

In pursuit of 124, the Rockets suffered early setbacks, losing Bryony Smith (10) and Grace Scrivens (16); however, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a captain's knock and brought up her half-century off only 33 balls. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner (10) and Heather Graham (3) were unable to convert their starts, leaving it to the low order to do the job. It eventually fell to Jodi Grewcock and Kirstie Gordon to keep their nerve in the final few overs to successfully chase the score.

Batting Highlights:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt - 52 (29)
• Grace Scrivens - 16 (21)
• Jodi Grewcock - 8* (6)

Bowling Highlights:

• Megan Schutt - 2/11 (20) 
• Phoebe Brett - 3/19 (20)
• Hannah Baker - 1/23 (20)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt – 52 (29)
• Best Batter: Emma Lamb – 56* (42)
• Best Bowler: Phoebe Brett – 3/19 (20)