Trent Rockets defeat Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Trent Rockets secured a six-wicket victory against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred on August 5, 2026. Sophia Dunkley led the Rockets' effort with an impressive 65 runs, helping her team move to the top of the league table. This win is pivotal as the Rockets aim for a strong position heading into the knockout stages of the tournament. They have cemented their status as one of the contenders in this year’s competition.
- •Trent Rockets won by six wickets against Birmingham Phoenix.
- •Sophia Dunkley scored 65 runs in the match.
- •The game took place on August 5, 2026.
- •Rockets advance to the top position in The Hundred standings.
- •This victory boosts their chances for the knockout stage.
- 5:07 PMBBC Sport — Rockets ease past Phoenix to take top-spot
"Trent Rockets went top of The Hundred women's table after a fourth win on the bounce against Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge that all but assures them a spot in the latter stages of the tournament.
"Sophia Dunkley spearheads an assured batting performance with 65 runs for Trent Rockets, who comfortably defeat Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets in The Hundred to move to the top of the table.
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External links- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 5:07 PMRockets ease past Phoenix to take top-spot
Sophia Dunkley spearheads an assured batting performance with 65 runs for Trent Rockets, who comfortably defeat Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets in The Hundred to move to the top of the table.
- Sky Sports—Rockets all but qualified with win over Phoenix as Fire stay in the hunt
Trent Rockets went top of The Hundred women's table after a fourth win on the bounce against Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge that all but assures them a spot in the latter stages of the tournament.
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