The Hundred 2026 results: Sophia Dunkley leads Trent Rockets to victory over Birmingham Phoenix
Trent Rockets defeated Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred women's cricket tournament, led by Sophia Dunkley's third consecutive half-century. The win puts the Rockets at the top of the table and on the verge of qualifying for the knockouts.
Why it matters
The Hundred is a significant professional cricket tournament, and this result impacts the standings for the 2026 season.
Figure caption, Rockets ease past Phoenix to take top-spot
The Hundred women's competition, Trent Bridge
Birmingham Phoenix 122-7 (100 balls): Lamb 45 (34); Garth 4-23
Trent Rockets 124-4 (84 balls): Dunkley 65 (37); Capsey 1-16
Sophia Dunkley struck her third consecutive half-century as Trent Rockets cruised to a six-wicket victory over struggling Birmingham Phoenix in the women's Hundred.
Chasing 123 at Trent Bridge, Dunkley struck 65 off 37 balls to reclaim her spot as the tournament's leading run-scorer and the Rockets reached their total with 16 balls to spare.
Dunkley, who found herself in and out of England's T20 side this summer, struck seven fours and two sixes and is averaging 51.80 in the tournament so far.
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