Trent Rockets edge Sunrisers in The Hundred match at Trent Bridge
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Trent Rockets narrowly defeated Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in a tense match at Trent Bridge on August 2. Despite a strong performance by Sophia Dunkley, who scored 56 runs, Rockets could only set a target of 139. Sunrisers made a late push with Annabel Sutherland scoring 59 runs off 30 balls, but fell just short after needing 17 runs off the final five deliveries. The victory marks Rockets' third consecutive win, moving them closer to the top of the standings while Sunrisers remain without a win since their opening match.
- •Trent Rockets scored 139 runs, with Dunkley contributing 56 runs.
- •Sunrisers Leeds finished with 134 runs, despite Sutherland's 59 runs.
- •Rockets maintained control before Sutherland's late charge narrowed the gap.
- •Rockets achieve their fourth win this tournament, moving up the table.
- 1:39 PMBBC Sport — Rockets see off late fightback to beat Sunrisers
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers
- 12:58 PMBBC Sport — Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers
"Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches
"Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches
"Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 goes in vain as Trent Rockets hold on to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge.
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External links- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 1:39 PMRockets see off late fightback to beat Sunrisers
Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 goes in vain as Trent Rockets hold on to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:58 PMRockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers
Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 12:58 PMRockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers
Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches
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