Welsh Fire Women vs Trent Rockets Women, 11th Match, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026

Date: July 29, 2026
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Match Summary

Trent Rockets Women triumphed over Welsh Fire Women by 8 wickets in an exciting contest. Beth Mooney led the charge with the bat for Trent Rockets Women, scoring a crucial half-century. Charley Phillips excelled with the ball for Trent Rockets Women, taking two vital wickets. Beth Mooney was named the Player of the Match for her outstanding batting performance.

Detailed Narrative

The match between Welsh Fire Women and Trent Rockets Women was a thrilling encounter at Sophia Gardens. After winning the toss, Trent Rockets Women decided to bowl first. Welsh Fire Women set a target of 129 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their innings.

Welsh Fire Women's Innings:

• Georgia Voll was caught by Beth Mooney off Charley Phillips after scoring 18 runs.
• Ella McCaughan was trapped lbw by Ashleigh Gardner for just 6 runs.
• Freya Kemp remained not out, contributing a steady 36 runs off 29 balls.
• Sophie Devine played a quick innings of 38 runs from 25 balls before being bowled by Charley Phillips.
• Georgia Wareham also remained not out with a brisk 19 runs off just 10 deliveries.

Trent Rockets Women's Bowling Highlights:

• Charley Phillips was impressive with figures of 2 wickets for 17 runs in her spell.
• Ashleigh Gardner took a crucial wicket and bowled economically.

In response, Trent Rockets Women chased down the target comfortably in just 83 balls with the loss of only 2 wickets.

Trent Rockets Women's Innings:

• Sophia Dunkley started positively but was caught by Niamh Fiona Holland off Heather Graham after making 15 runs.
• Beth Mooney played a match-winning knock of 57 runs off just 35 balls, including eight boundaries and one six.
• Nat Sciver-Brunt provided excellent support with an unbeaten 37 off 23 balls.
• Ashleigh Gardner contributed with an unbeaten 10 runs to see her team home.

Welsh Fire Women's Bowling Highlights:

• Heather Graham and Emily Arlott picked up one wicket each but could not contain the flow of runs.

The partnership between Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt was pivotal in securing the victory for Trent Rockets Women. Their aggressive batting ensured that the chase was completed with ease. The standout performance by Beth Mooney earned her the Player of the Match award, highlighting her significant impact on the game.