LONDON, England — Trent Rockets secured their maiden Women’s Hundred title with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Lord’s on August 16, 2026. Georgia Adams played a decisive role with the ball and in the field as Sunrisers collapsed to 91, before Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney made the chase a one-sided contest.
Key Highlights
- Trent Rockets chased down 92 in only 54 balls to win by eight wickets.
- Georgia Adams took 2 for 9 and produced two major fielding interventions.
- Sophia Dunkley smashed 41 from 23 balls during a 69-run opening stand with Beth Mooney.
- Sunrisers Leeds were bowled out for 91 after three separate batting collapses.
Adams Leads Rockets’ Match-Winning Performance
Adams delivered one of the defining performances of the final, claiming two wickets for just nine runs from 15 balls. Her impact went beyond her bowling figures, however, as she was involved in two crucial moments that changed the course of the innings.
She produced an excellent catch at short third to remove Phoebe Litchfield for 10 before helping create the run-out of Jess Jonassen, who was dismissed without scoring. Adams’ second intervention came at cover, where she made a full-length interception and returned the ball accurately to Georgia Elwiss.
The victory also extended Adams’ remarkable record in the competition. This was her fifth Women’s Hundred final in six editions, and she produced the composure required to influence a major match.
Sunrisers Collapse Despite Litchfield’s Fast Start
Sunrisers initially appeared ready to attack. Litchfield struck a boundary from her first delivery and followed it with a six off Samantha Bates, reaching 10 from only three balls.
Kim Garth quickly changed the momentum. Bryony Smith attempted to clear the inner ring but offered a catch to cover, while Lauren Winfield-Hill was dismissed for a golden duck after extra bounce caught her on the back foot.
Litchfield then fell to Charley Phillips. Adams anticipated the batter’s intention to play a ramp shot, moved finer during Phillips’ run-up and positioned herself perfectly to take the resulting deflection.
Sunrisers ended the powerplay at 26 for 3, having lost three wickets for seven runs. Their middle order never managed to establish a sustained recovery.
Jayasuriya and Sutherland Unable to Rescue Sunrisers
Phillips added another key wicket when Deepti Sharma was bowled for 12. Four balls later, Adams removed Annabel Sutherland, the player of the tournament, for 25 from 23 balls.
Sutherland attempted to attack Adams’ flighted delivery but was beaten by the dip and turn, leaving Beth Mooney with a straightforward stumping opportunity.
Dani Gibson briefly offered resistance with 22 from 16 balls, including four boundaries. But Gardner and Garth combined to end her innings, with Garth completing the catch at point.
Sunrisers eventually slipped from 58 for 5 to 91 all out. Garth, Bates and Phillips each took two wickets alongside Adams’ two, while Gardner also claimed a wicket.
Dunkley and Mooney Make the Chase Easy
Trent Rockets needed only 92 to win, and their response left little doubt about the outcome. Dunkley and Mooney added 69 from 40 balls, immediately removing the possibility of a close finish.
Dunkley attacked from the start, adding two sixes and four fours during a 23-ball 41. Mooney remained unbeaten on 31 from 21 deliveries, striking four boundaries.
Dunkley eventually fell to Gibson for 41, but by then the required rate was no longer a concern. Nat Sciver-Brunt was dismissed for four by Sutherland, yet the result was effectively settled.
Gardner then finished the final with the winning boundary through the covers off Jess Jonassen. The shot arrived with 46 balls still unused, completing an eight-wicket victory and confirming Trent Rockets as the 2026 Women’s Hundred champions.
Sunrisers Leeds Full Scorecard
Sunrisers Leeds Women — 91 All Out
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony Smith | c Nat Sciver-Brunt b Garth | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | c Adams b Phillips | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill † | c Dunkley b Garth | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Annabel Sutherland | st Mooney b Adams | 25 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 108.69 |
| Deepti Sharma | b Phillips | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Dani Gibson (c) | c Garth b Gardner | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.50 |
| Jess Jonassen | run out (Adams/Elwiss) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Darcey Carter | b Bates | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kate Cross | b Adams | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Hannah Baker | not out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Cassidy McCarthy | lbw b Bates | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Extras | w 3 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 91 balls | 91 | ||||
Trent Rockets Women — 92/2 in 54 Balls
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley | c Jonassen b Gibson | 41 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 178.26 |
| Beth Mooney † | not out | 31 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 147.61 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | lbw b Sutherland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | not out | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Extras | b 2, lb 1, w 4 | 7 | ||||
| Total | 54 balls | 92/2 | ||||
Sunrisers Leeds Bowling
| Bowler | B | 0s | R | W | RPB | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassidy McCarthy | 10 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 |
| Kate Cross | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 |
| Jess Jonassen | 9 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1.77 | 2 | 0 |
| Hannah Baker | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 15 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1.06 | 1 | 0 |
| Dani Gibson | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 |
Match Details
- Match: The Hundred Women’s Competition Final
- Venue: Lord’s, London
- Date: August 16, 2026
- Toss: Trent Rockets elected to field
- Sunrisers Leeds: 91 all out
- Trent Rockets: 92/2 in 54 balls
- Result: Trent Rockets won by eight wickets
- Series result: Trent Rockets won the 2026 The Hundred Women’s Competition
- Match format: 100-ball match
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the standout player for Trent Rockets in the final?
Georgia Adams was central to Trent Rockets’ victory, taking 2 for 9 and producing two important fielding contributions. Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney then completed the chase with an aggressive opening partnership.
How many balls did Trent Rockets need to chase the target?
Trent Rockets reached 92 for 2 in 54 balls, leaving 46 balls unused in their eight-wicket victory.
What Happens Next
Trent Rockets finish the 2026 Women’s Hundred season as champions after entering the final on a six-match winning streak. Their comprehensive victory at Lord’s capped a campaign in which they repeatedly demonstrated their ability to win in different ways.
Source attribution: This report and scorecard are based exclusively on the supplied match report and match scorecard.
Praveen Yadav is the Founder and Editor at The Nation Bulletin. With over 3 years of experience in digital journalism and news reporting, he covers national affairs, governance, and breaking current events with a commitment to factual accuracy and verified reporting.
