Birmingham Phoenix faced a crushing defeat at Edgbaston as the Trent Rockets bowled them out for a mere 64 runs in The Hundred. This performance marks a continuation of a trend where batting sides have struggled significantly in the competition’s opening matches. Ellyse Perry stood out as the sole resistance for Birmingham, contributing 39 runs while no other teammate managed to reach double digits.
Samantha Bates, making her debut as an Australian spinner, led the Rockets’ bowling attack with impressive figures of 3-10. She was well supported by seamer Georgia Elwiss who claimed 3-13, alongside Kim Garth and Katie Levick who kept the pressure on with economical spells. The total tied the second-lowest score in the history of the women’s tournament.
The run chase was swift and decisive, with Sophia Dunkley hammering 43 runs off just 17 deliveries. The Trent Rockets secured the victory in only 31 balls, highlighting the lopsided nature of the game. Despite the difficult conditions for batters, this tournament has seen a high of 126 runs across its first four matches, underscoring the dominance of bowlers thus far.
