Trent Rockets Women face SunRisers Leeds Women in The Hundred Women final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood on 16th August. The final is scheduled to begin at 14:15 UK time (18:45 IST). Trent Rockets have been the outstanding side of the tournament, finishing strongly enough to qualify directly for the final, while SunRisers Leeds earned their opportunity through the knockout route. The teams have already met at Trent Bridge this season, but the pressure and conditions of a Lord’s final create a very different challenge.
Form Guide
Trent Rockets Women
Trent Rockets have produced the competition’s most convincing overall campaign and secured direct passage to the final. Their strength begins with an exceptional batting group containing Beth Mooney, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Ash Gardner, while their bowling offers an excellent mixture of seam and spin. That balance has made the Rockets difficult to expose in any single phase of a 100-ball innings and deservedly places them among the strongest favourites for the trophy.
- Trent Rockets qualified directly for the final after an outstanding group-stage campaign.
- Beth Mooney, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ash Gardner give the batting exceptional international quality.
- Kim Garth, Katie Levick and several all-rounders provide excellent bowling variety.
SunRisers Leeds Women
SunRisers Leeds have also enjoyed an excellent tournament, reaching the knockout stages with a squad containing substantial international experience. Captain Dani Gibson leads a group featuring Australian stars Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield, while Jess Jonassen and Deepti Sharma provide proven spin and all-round quality. Having already negotiated the pressure required to reach Lord’s, Leeds should arrive believing they have enough match winners to upset the tournament’s strongest side.
- SunRisers Leeds progressed into the knockout stages after a strong group campaign.
- Dani Gibson, Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield provide considerable batting power.
- Jess Jonassen and Deepti Sharma give Leeds two highly experienced spin options.
Key Players
Trent Rockets Women
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – One of the world’s premier all-rounders, capable of controlling the innings with the bat while providing important seam-bowling overs.
- Beth Mooney – The Australian wicketkeeper-batter is an elite top-order performer whose ability to score quickly without taking unnecessary risks is ideal for a final.
- Ash Gardner – Rockets’ captain offers explosive batting, wicket-taking off-spin and outstanding fielding, making her a threat in every phase.
SunRisers Leeds Women
- Annabel Sutherland – A world-class all-rounder whose powerful batting and pace bowling give Leeds multiple routes to influence the final.
- Phoebe Litchfield – The Australian left-hander brings creativity and attacking intent, particularly once she becomes established against spin.
- Dani Gibson – The Leeds captain combines aggressive batting with useful seam bowling and has the temperament required for a high-pressure contest.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Lord’s can provide early assistance for seam bowling, with the famous slope adding another tactical consideration for both attacks. Batters who negotiate the opening 20 to 25 balls should find better scoring opportunities once accustomed to the pace and bounce. The Rockets have the seam resources to exploit any initial movement, while SunRisers can respond through their strong all-round contingent. Spin should become increasingly important as the innings progresses, particularly when batters attempt to force the scoring rate. In a final, a first-innings score around 145 to 155 could create considerable pressure, although the quality of these batting line-ups means a higher total is entirely possible.
Trent Rockets Women vs SunRisers Leeds Women – Prediction
SunRisers Leeds have enough quality to win the trophy, particularly through Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield and captain Dani Gibson. Their combination of international batting and high-quality spin makes them dangerous regardless of the match situation. Trent Rockets, however, have been the competition’s benchmark side and possess exceptional depth. Beth Mooney provides reliability at the top, while Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ash Gardner are proven performers in major matches. The Rockets’ direct qualification also means they enter Lord’s without needing to negotiate an additional knockout fixture. Leeds can push them close, but Trent’s superior tournament form and outstanding all-round depth give them the edge. Prediction: Trent Rockets Women to win.
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – A premium fantasy selection because of her potential to contribute substantially with both bat and ball.
- Annabel Sutherland – Her all-round role offers excellent opportunities for runs, wickets and fielding points.
- Ash Gardner – An outstanding big-match option whose power hitting and wicket-taking off-spin can produce points throughout the final.
