Sunrisers Leeds and Trent Rockets secure key victories in The Hundred

In The Hundred cricket competition, Sunrisers Leeds have secured a significant position in the standings. In the men's tournament, Sunrisers Leeds defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 45 runs at Edgbaston, driven by Ryan Rickelton's 65 runs. The victory moved Sunrisers up to fifth place, while Birmingham Phoenix was eliminated from contention and remains at the bottom of the table.

In the women's competition, Sunrisers Leeds produced a dominant nine-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix. Phoebe Litchfield led the chase with an unbeaten 71 off 33 balls, helping her team reach the target of 108 with ease.

Meanwhile, the Trent Rockets have secured their place in the knockout phase after a six-wicket win over MI London. Key performances included half-centuries from Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt in one match, and an unbeaten partnership between Tim David and Mitch Santner in another. The Rockets' victory extends their lead at the top of the standings. Additionally, the Manchester Super Giants maintained their pursuit of a top-three finish with a 10-run victory over Southern Brave.