Trent Rockets beat MI London as Sciver-Brunt hits 67

Trent Rockets secured their place in the knockout stage of The Hundred women’s competition with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London at The Oval on Sunday. Nat Sciver-Brunt led the way with an unbeaten 67 off 36 balls, guiding her side to a comfortable chase of 122 with 18 balls remaining. The victory puts the Rockets four points clear of second-placed Southern Brave with one game left in the group stage, though their path to the final may hinge on net run-rate after Monday’s clash with the Brave.

Sciver-Brunt’s 50, her first of the season and 11th in The Hundred, was the foundation of the win. She shared a tournament-record second-wicket stand of 118 with Beth Mooney, who finished on 54 not out off 44 balls, as the Rockets powered past the target. Earlier, Samantha Bates had claimed 3-13 to help restrict MI to 121-5, taking key wickets of Hayley Matthews and Kira Chathli to leave her side in control. Though MI fought back through Alice Monaghan and Chinelle Henry, their late surge wasn’t enough to deny the Rockets a dominant win.

In the evening fixture at the Utilita Bowl, Manchester Super Giants boosted their playoff hopes with a 27-run victory over Southern Brave. Richa Ghosh’s explosive 54 off 34 balls set the tone as the Super Giants posted 139-4, with Smriti Mandhana contributing 46 off 36 in a crucial partnership. Issy Wong took two early wickets to slow the chase, but Brave’s top order faltered—Lizelle Lee and Maia Bouchier both falling cheaply. Laura Wolvaardt’s 36 kept the hosts in the game briefly, but Mady Villiers’ 3-17 ensured the Super Giants held their nerve, leaving Brave needing a win of their own to progress.

With both sides now jockeying for knockout spots, the final round of group matches on Monday will decide who joins Trent Rockets in the semifinals. The Rockets already have a strong net run-rate advantage, while the Super Giants must rely on a positive result and superior run-rate to overtake Brave. The competition tightens as the women’s tournament reaches its climax, with a place in the final on the line.