‘The Hundred’ Women’s Cricket Tournament results for Summer 2024 Results are listed below with links to match reports, arranged by venue * Birmingham, at Edgbaston Saturday, 3 Aug – Birmingham Phoenix 137/7 beat Southern Brave 121/10 by 16 runs – match 13@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/03/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-13-phoenix-vs-brave/ Tuesday, 6 Aug – Northern Superchargers 115/5 beat Birmingham Phoenix 54/10 by
Trent Rockets vs Oval Invincibles at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 14 August 2024; Spectators witnessed ‘great drama’ in which a ‘dog fight’ was said by the winning skipper to decide which team played the Eliminator, with Fire lying-in-wait for the tournament’s final. Batting first on a ‘dry pitch’ with ‘plenty of turn on offer’ and ‘quick
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets at Edgbaston Birmingham, on 12 August 2024; Match remembered for POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ Nat Sciver-Brunt (pictured) who made top-score for the winning team [34 runs (from 25 balls)]; and was also best Rockets’ bowler taking two wickets, conceding 12 runs. Following her ‘skipper’s knock,’ Nat Sciver-Brunt also became the most
Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets at The Utilita Bowl (Southampton, East) on 10 August 2024 Prophetically, commentators believed that the defending champions could ‘cause an upset,’ playing on an ‘excellent pitch.’ Instead, Brave’s title-defence ‘crumbled at home’. As Dinesh Karthik put it afterwards, Rockets outplayed their hosts by a ‘complete performance’ with ‘bat, with ball, and also
Trent Rockets vs London Spirit at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 7 August 2024 Upon arrival of skipper Knight and her core of England players, Spirit’s expectations for a good performance were high having won one more match than their opponents (plus a ‘gifted’ tie.) Playing at home following three back-to-back losses, Rockets, skippered by Nat Sciver-Brunt
Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 3 August 2024 Reported attendance 10,693. Match will be remembered for setting a new record that was made when both Rockets openers departed for golden ducks. Previously, when Fire played Rockets, Fire skipper Tammy Beaumont became the first batter to score 100 (on 15.8.2023). By
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 31 July 2024 Midlands derby ‘between east and west’ turned into a ‘fantastic game of cricket’ decided by the last ball. Describing match highlights, commentators said there were ‘small margins.’ Phoenix had posted a defendable score and later, bowled well. Rockets were a ’strong home side.’
Manchester Originals vs Trent Rockets at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 29 July 2024 Commentators were sympathetic for Rockets’ skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, who top-scored with ‘fifty,’ set a new record 4th wicket partnership with Australia’s Ash Gardner, but still fell short of snatching victory by one solitary run. By contrast, Originals chalked-up their first win
Northern Superchargers vs Trent Rockets at Headingley, Leeds; on 26 July 2024 Rockets Alana King (Australia) received POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for taking two key wickets (Georgia Wareham & Bess Heath); and also took one catch. Bess Heath’s dismissal drew parallels with the late Shane Warne’s ‘ball-of-the-century’ (1993) – please see short video below. Alana King’s
Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets at Kia Oval on 21 August 2023 Lauded as ‘young talent,’ ‘Rockets’ Alexa Stonehouse took 2 wickets from 7 balls at the start; and came close to snatching a win, hitting 3 back-to-back ‘fours – as ‘Rockets’ closed 3 runs short. ‘Invincibles’ POTM Meerkat Match Hero was Nadine deKlerk [51*
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