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Published 14:30 11 Aug 2026 BST
Updated 13:09 11 Aug 2026 BST

Trent Rockets have secured their place in the women's Hundred final after a nervy three-wicket win over Southern Brave at Trent Bridge on Monday. Nat Sciver-Brunt's breezy 32 dragged the hosts over the line with two balls to spare, capping a summer of drama in English cricket.
Chasing 118, the Rockets slumped to 10-3 after 25 balls, the lowest powerplay score in the history of the women's tournament, after losing Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney early.
Ash Gardner's 37 from 24 balls, including a towering straight six, steadied the innings before England skipper Sciver-Brunt struck three consecutive fours off Issy Wong to swing the chase, as BBC Sport reported. She was run out going for a second run with the scores level before Kim Garth edged the winning runs.
"We've probably batted quite well as a side so it was a chance for some others to have a little hit and a bit of body management as well."
— Nat Sciver-Brunt on batting at number seven while managing a calf issue
Victory confirmed the Rockets finished top of the standings with 28 points and seven wins from their eight group games, a lead that cannot now be caught. Attention turns to the final, where Sciver-Brunt's side will look to convert their group-stage dominance into silverware.
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