Manchester Originals Women Seal Emphatic 10-Wicket Victory Over Trent Rockets

The Trent Rockets (Women) got one of the finest losses in the Hundred Tournament when the Manchester Originals Women thrashed them by a margin of 10 wickets in the contest.

Trent Rockets (Women) Innings

Openers Bryony Smith and Natasha Wraith took to the crease, facing a disciplined Manchester Originals bowling attack led by Mahika Gaur. Gaur’s opening spell was tight, conceding just 19 runs in her 15 balls with an economy rate of 1.26, keeping the batters on a leash. Wraith, looking to accelerate early, struck three boundaries, displaying confidence with a crisp cover drive and a lofted shot. However, her aggression was cut short at 17 off 14 balls when she was stumped by Beth Mooney off Sophie Ecclestone’s clever spin in the 21st ball. The dismissal broke the opening stand at 29, a decent start but one that hinted at the challenges ahead.

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Bryony Smith, the more attacking of the two, continued to find the boundary, hitting three fours in her 17 off 12 balls. Her quickfire knock included a well-timed drive, but Kathryn Bryce’s disciplined bowling accounted for her dismissal, clean bowled in the 36th ball. This left the Rockets at 50/2, with Nat Sciver-Brunt, their star batter, now at the crease, and Sciver-Brunt, known for her composure, took her time to settle in, anchoring the innings with a steady hand. She found the boundary five times, mixing caution with aggression, and her 34 off 26 balls looked set to steer the Rockets toward a strong total. However, Ecclestone struck again, stumping Sciver-Brunt off Mooney’s sharp glovework in the 62nd ball, breaking a crucial partnership and leaving the Rockets at 78/3.

Ashleigh Gardner, the Rockets’ captain, joined Jodi Grewcock to rebuild the innings, but the Originals’ bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Gardner struggled to find her rhythm against Lauren Filer’s pace, managing just one four in her 17 off 16 balls before holing out to Ecclestone at 94/4 in the 77th ball. Filer’s fiery spell of 3/23 in 20 balls was a game-changer, as she removed key batters at critical junctures.

Heather Graham, coming in at No. 6, attempted to push the scoring rate with an 8 off 10, but Bryce dismissed her in the 93rd ball, caught by Amelia Kerr, leaving the Rockets at 109/5. The lower order faltered under pressure, with Alana King (1 off 4) and Eleanor Threlkeld (0 off 1) falling to Filer in quick succession, both in the final set of five balls. Jodi Grewcock remained unbeaten on 15 off 16, offering some resistance with a solitary boundary, while Alexa Stonehouse was not out on 0 off 16 1.

Kathryn Bryce gets the breakthrough for Manchester Originals 💥#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/fPQle2dKYa

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The Originals’ bowling unit was clinical, with Ecclestone’s 2/12 in 20 balls standing out for its economy (0.60 runs per ball) and control. Bryce supported with 2/19 in 20 balls, while Filer’s three wickets ensured the Rockets couldn’t break free. Amelia Kerr and Danielle Gregory, though wicketless, kept the runs in check, with Kerr conceding 25 in her 20 balls and Gregory leaking 13 in her 5. The Rockets’ total of 111/7 was underwhelming, with only 13 fours and no sixes, reflecting the Originals’ dominance.

Manchester Originals (Women) Innings

Chasing 112 in 100 balls, Manchester Originals (Women) approached their innings with confidence and precision, led by openers Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce. The pair set the tone early, navigating the Rockets’ bowling attack with ease and ensuring no wickets fell throughout the chase. Mooney, the captain and wicketkeeper, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, striking five fours and one six. Her composed batting included elegant drives and a lofted cover shot that cleared the infield with ease. Bryce, equally dominant, played a match-defining knock of 61 not out off 45 balls, peppering the boundary with eight fours. Her aggressive intent was evident from the outset, as she took on the Rockets’ bowlers with confidence, particularly targeting the off-side with crisp cuts and drives.

🚀🏏💥 Historic Day at Trent Bridge! 🎉 Kathryn Bryce and Sophie Ecclestone are on fire as Manchester Originals blitzed Trent Rockets 10-wickets away with an awe-inspiring performance! 🌟 With Bryce's unbeaten 61* and Mooney's explosive 47*, they left no stone unturned. 🥇 Watch… pic.twitter.com/oO3VGyDzRQ

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The Originals’ chase began steadily in the power play (balls 1–25), where they scored 29 runs without loss. Alexa Stonehouse, opening the bowling for the Rockets, was economical, conceding just 10 runs in her 10 balls, but failed to break through. Cassidy McCarthy, bowling the second set, gave away 13 runs, including a boundary to Mooney. The pair reached 45/0 by the strategic timeout at 40 balls, with Mooney on 24 and Bryce on 20, setting a solid platform. The 50-run mark came in just 43 balls, with the first-wicket partnership between Mooney and Bryce reaching 50, including one extra. Bryce’s aggression continued as she reached her fifty off 36 balls, hitting six fours, while Mooney played the supporting role, ensuring no risks were taken.

The Rockets’ bowlers struggled to create chances, with Ashleigh Gardner proving the most expensive, leaking 28 runs in her 15 balls. Kirstie Gordon and Heather Graham bowled tightly, conceding 19 and 16 runs respectively, but failed to take wickets. Alana King’s 20 balls went for 24 runs, including a six from Mooney, who lofted a delivery over midwicket to signal the Originals’ dominance. The team crossed the 100-run mark in 76 balls, with the partnership reaching 100 runs in the same period, driven by Bryce’s 56 and Mooney’s 42.

The chase was completed in 82 balls, with Bryce hitting the winning runs, finishing at 113/0. The Rockets’ bowling lacked penetration, with no bowler managing to dismiss either opener. Stonehouse and McCarthy bowled 10 balls each, while Gardner, Gordon, Graham, and King shared the remaining overs, but the Originals’ batters were untroubled. Extras were minimal, with 3 byes and 2 wides, reflecting the disciplined batting. The unbroken 113-run partnership for the first wicket was a perfect depiction of Mooney and Bryce’s skill and composure, as they never looked in danger of losing their wickets.

Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce take Manchester Originals to a huge win! 🌟#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/utUACnKDbk

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The Originals’ run rate of 1.37 runs per ball was comfortable, and their 13 boundaries (12 fours, one six) showcased their ability to find gaps consistently. The chase was clinical, with no need for the likes of Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, or Sophie Ecclestone to bat, underlining the depth in the Originals’ lineup. The 10-wicket victory, completed with 18 balls to spare, showed their dominance and sent a strong message in the tournament, boosting their points tally to 16 and a net run rate of 0.317.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

In a thrilling Women’s Hundred match, Lauren Filer emerged as the standout performer for Trent Rockets, earning the TCNI Magic Moment of the Game for her exceptional bowling. Defending a modest total of 111/7, Filer’s fiery spell of 3 wickets for 23 runs in 20 balls was pivotal in turning the game in her team’s favor. Her disciplined bowling, with only 6 dot balls, kept the pressure on the opposition batters, restricting their scoring opportunities. Filer’s key moment came when she dismissed the dangerous Ashleigh Gardner (17 off 16) in the 77th ball, breaking a crucial partnership.

Lauren Filer takes two wickets in two balls! 🤩#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/rBSWUVmAb8

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She followed this up by removing Alana King (1 off 4) and Eleanor Threlkeld (0 off 1) in quick succession in the 98th and 99th balls, respectively, effectively sealing the opposition’s fate. Her ability to strike at critical junctures, combined with an impressive economy rate of 1.15 runs per ball, showcased her skill and composure under pressure. Supported by Sophie Ecclestone’s tight 2/12 and Kathryn Bryce’s 2/19, Filer’s spell ensured the opposition fell short of the 112-run target.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

When the Manchester Originals (Women) faced a target of 112 runs from 100 balls, Kathryn Bryce stepped up as the true hero of the day. The talented batter delivered an unbeaten 61 runs off just 45 balls, showcasing her skill with an impressive strike rate of 135.55. Her knock included eight crisp boundaries, proving her ability to find gaps and dominate the bowlers. Partnering with Beth Mooney, who remained not out on 47, Bryce helped the Originals cruise to 113/0 in just 82 balls, securing a comfortable victory with a run rate of 1.37 per ball.

Another showstopping Kathryn Bryce 5️⃣0️⃣ – but this time, in opposition colours.

But the matchwinning all-rounder was full of praise for a knowledgeable Trent Bridge crowd.

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Her composed and aggressive batting ensured no other batters, like Amelia Kerr or Deandra Dottin, needed to step in. Facing a varied bowling attack, including Alexa Stonehouse and Ashleigh Gardner, Bryce remained unfazed, handling their deliveries with confidence. Her performance was pivotal in outclassing the opposition, who struggled to contain her, conceding extras like 3 byes and 2 wides.