The Trent Rockets brought an end to the Manchester Super Giants' perfect start in The Hundred, securing a 31-run victory at Emirates Old Trafford. The result was driven by impactful half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff, alongside a dominant bowling display by Ash Gardner.
Batting first, the Rockets posted a total of 153 for 8. In response, the Super Giants struggled early in their chase of 154. Smriti Mandhana was stumped for 4 off Samantha Bates on the seventh ball of the innings, and the team quickly slumped to 31 for 3. Meg Lanning attempted to stabilize the innings, finding momentum against the legspin of Katie Levick, but her resistance ended when she was trapped lbw by Gardner for 35, leaving the Super Giants at 89 for 5.
Gardner continued to influence the game from the field, taking a significant catch at long-off to dismiss Kathryn Bryce for 27. Although Maitlan Brown provided late-innings hitting to keep the Super Giants within reach, her run-out by Georgia Adams effectively ended their chances. Gardner ultimately finished the match with impressive figures of 4 for 16, sealing the win for the Rockets.
Trent Rockets 153 for 8 (Dunkley 57, Luff 51) beat Manchester Super Giants 122 (Lanning 35, Gardner 4-16) by 31 runs
