Women's Hundred opens with record win by Trent Rockets and Southern Brave victory

In the opening round of the 2026 women's Hundred, Trent Rockets posted the quickest win in the competition's history, chasing a target of 65 with 69 balls remaining against Birmingham Phoenix. Debutant left‑arm spinner Samantha Bates claimed three wickets and was named Player of the Match, while Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff guided the Rockets to a nine‑wicket victory.

On the same day at the Utilita Bowl, Southern Brave's women's side defeated Welsh Fire by eight runs, posting 126 for seven and restricting the opponents to 118 for eight. Captain Sophie Molineux took three wickets for 14 runs, earning praise for the strong bowling display. The men's Brave team also featured in the double‑header, suffering a six‑wicket loss to Welsh Fire.