The Hundred 2025 Results: Rockets Beat Fire – King & Gardner Shine
- Trent Rockets defeated Birmingham phoenix by 47 runs in a dominant performance at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, securing their place in the knockout...
- Birmingham Fire struggled to cope with the Rockets' spin attack, spearheaded by Australian internationals Alana King and Ash Gardner.
- Rockets established a competitive total thanks to contributions from Bryony Smith, Ash Gardner, and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Rockets Defeat Fire in The Hundred, Secure Playoff Berth
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– Cardiff, Wales
Match Summary
Trent Rockets defeated Birmingham phoenix by 47 runs in a dominant performance at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, securing their place in the knockout stages of The Hundred womenS competition. The rockets’ victory was built on a strong batting performance and a devastating spell of spin bowling.
Spin Attack Dismantles Fire Batting Lineup
Birmingham Fire struggled to cope with the Rockets’ spin attack, spearheaded by Australian internationals Alana King and Ash Gardner. The pair combined to take five wickets, crippling the Fire’s chase. Leg-spinner Alana king finished with remarkable figures of 3-17, extracting significant turn and grip from the Cardiff pitch. Gardner’s relentless accuracy yielded key wickets, including those of Sophia Dunkley (26) and Hayley Matthews (18).
Rockets Build Competitive Total
Rockets established a competitive total thanks to contributions from Bryony Smith, Ash Gardner, and Nat Sciver-Brunt. Smith’s quickfire 38 off 27 balls provided a solid platform at the top of the order. A crucial 67-run partnership between Gardner (36) and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (38) propelled the Rockets towards a formidable score.
The Rockets reached 120-2 with 20 balls remaining, but a late fightback from Freya Davies, who took 3-26, including two wickets in two balls, slowed their momentum. Despite this resistance, the total proved too challenging for the Fire.
Fire’s Struggles and Upcoming Fixtures
Birmingham Fire’s batting lineup, already struggling for form throughout the campaign, ultimately succumbed to the pressure. Their confidence was visibly low as thay were bowled out well short of the target.
Fire will conclude their tournament against Southern Brave, who have already qualified for the final, on Thursday. Rockets will face Birmingham Phoenix on Wednesday in their final match.
Key Performances
- Alana King (Rockets): 3-17 (Leg-spinner)
- Ash Gardner (rockets): 2 wickets, 36 runs
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (Rockets): 38 runs
- Bryony Smith (Rockets): 38 runs off 27 balls
- Freya Davies (Fire): 3-26
- Sophia Dunkley (Fire): 26 runs
- Hayley Matthews (Fire): 18 runs