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Time for the Men's battle - Right then, that wraps up a convincing win for Trent Rockets Women, who climb to the top of the table for now while piling more pressure on Birmingham Phoenix Women. Next up, it's the Men's clash between the same two sides, and that gets underway in just a short while. Simply switch tabs and join us for all the build-up and live action. Until then, cheers!
Too few runs to protect - There was little Birmingham Phoenix Women could do with such a modest total to defend on a good batting surface. Linsey Smith provided an early breakthrough, while Alana King and Lauren Filer struck off successive deliveries to briefly raise hopes of a comeback, but by then the Rockets had already built a substantial grip. Alice Capsey then removed Sophia Dunkley late, but an untimely no-ball handed Trent Rockets Women the initiative straight back, allowing Sophie Luff to finish the chase with a couple of boundaries and put the game beyond doubt.
Phoenix struggle with the bat - Earlier in the game, Birmingham Phoenix Women could only manage a below-par total despite Emma Lamb's fighting 45. Annerie Dercksen added a useful 21, while the openers made decent starts, but none of the batters could convert them into a substantial score. Trent Rockets Women were outstanding with the ball, led by Kim Garth's superb 4/23, while Ashleigh Gardner and Charley Phillips chipped in with a wicket each. With no bowler conceding at over eight runs an over, the Rockets kept a firm grip on the contest from start to finish.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sophia Dunkley wins the award for her excellent knock of 65 off 37. She says she feels great about getting the win and collecting two valuable points. Adds that the team is focused on enjoying their cricket and playing with freedom, which has reflected in their performances. Dunkley mentions that the depth and quality of the batting line-up gives everyone confidence to play positively. Credits Sophie Luff for her excellent contributions and says she is pleased with her own form as well. Concludes by praising the bowlers for another outstanding effort, saying it was an all-round team performance.
Dunkley's class shines through - Despite losing Beth Mooney early, Trent Rockets Women were never under any real pressure in the chase. Sophia Dunkley continued her sparkling form with another classy knock, while Nat Sciver-Brunt's brisk 24 off 14 helped forge a match-defining 62-run partnership. Sciver-Brunt departed after her cameo, but Dunkley carried on to a superb half-century, making 65 before falling with the finish line well within sight, before Sophie Luff's fluent unbeaten 19 off 13 ensured there were no late hiccups as she calmly sealed the victory.
Rockets rise to the summit - Yet another dominant display from Trent Rockets Women, who complete the double over Birmingham Phoenix Women, storm to a fourth straight victory, and climb to the top of the table, edging Southern Brave Women on net run rate. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix Women remain stuck on one win, with their playoff hopes fading fast after another disappointing outing.
FOUR! Bess Heath hits the winning boundary! Floated full, down the leg. Bess Heath gets inside the line and sweeps it toward fine leg for an easy boundary. Trent Rockets Women win by 6 wickets and move to the top of the table.
Flatter googly, on off. Luff steers it through the gap at cover point for one.
FOUR! Majestic! Loopy delivery, around off. Sophie Luff gets forward and times it through the extra cover region for a glorious boundary. Just 4 needed now.
Floated full, around off. Luff drives and finds the short cover fielder.
Flighted full, on off. Luff sits low and sweeps it toward fine leg for one. After 80 balls, the Trent Rockets Women are 115/4. Just 8 runs needed.
FOUR MORE! Tossed up on the leg. Luff flicks it through the gap at the square leg region and beats the fielder near the ropes to find the fence again.
NO BALL AND FOUR! Classy! Flighted full, just outside off. Luff shimmies down and drives it through the gap at extra cover and mid off for a lovely boundary. Capsey oversteps. No ball signaled. Free hit to follow.
Tad short, on the middle and leg. Bess Heath pulls this to long leg for one.
Tossed up on off. Bess Heath lifts it toward the widish long off region for a brace.
Flighted full, just outside off. Heath tries to reverse sweep again but fails to connect.
Flighted delivery outside off. Heath goes for a reverse sweep but misses.
Flatter on off. Bess Heath punches it to the cover point fielder.
Big wicket for the Birmingham Phoenix Women. Bess Heath comes in at number 6.
OUT! TAKEN! Alice Capsey gets the big fish but it's probably too little too late for the Phoenix. Tosses it full, on the middle stump line. Sophia Dunkley sits low and looks to slog it out of the park but fails to get the elevation or the distance. Gets caught by Davina Perrin at the deep mid-wicket boundary, who makes no mistake. A fine knock from Dunkley ends. Trent Rockets Women are four down.
Flighted on a length, on off. Sophia Dunkley gets across and paddles it toward fine leg for a couple.
Tossed up full, on off. Luff shimmies down and eases it to long on for one.
Short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Luff tucks it toward the short square leg region and takes a single. Trent Rockets Women need 24 runs off 30 balls.
Back of a length, on off. Sophia Dunkley mistimes the pull through mid-wicket and settles for a single.
WIDE! Pace off delivery on a length, angled down the leg. Sophia Dunkley swings and misses. Wide signaled by the umpire.
Slower bumper, on the off stump line. Sophia Dunkley ducks under it and lets it go.
Back of a length on off. Luff drops this in front of the fielder at point and crosses for one.
Short of a length, outside off. Luff rides the bounce and mistimes the cut toward backward point.
Tossed up full, around off. Luff pushes this to the fielder at short cover.
On a length, sliding into the middle. Sophia Dunkley punches this through extra cover for a single.