Dramatic Chase at The Kia Oval
Trent Rockets reignited their playoff hopes with a nerve-wracking six-wicket triumph over two-time champions Oval Invincibles, chasing down 110 with 16 balls to spare. The victory marks only their second win in the 2025 Women's Hundred campaign.

Key Performances

• Grace Scrivens (34 off 27) and Bryony Smith (24 off 18) delivered a explosive 51-run opening partnership
• Heather Graham sealed the win with 19* off 11, including a crucial six in the 85th ball
• Ash Gardner (2-10) turned the game by removing Meg Lanning (45) and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession

Turning Points

1. Invincibles' sluggish powerplay: 13-1 with 16 dot balls
2. Lanning's fighting 35-ball 45 undone by Gardner's double strike
3. Rockets' middle-order wobble (4-85) before Graham-Grewcock partnership

Tactical Shifts

• Rockets promoted Scrivens to open, rewarding her 27-ball cameo
• Invincibles' Amanda-Jade Wellington (1-15) created late pressure with her leg-spin
• Youngsters Grewcock (21*) and Scrivens showed maturity beyond their years

Friday's Crucial Fixtures

• 15:00 BST: Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix (Women)
• 18:30 BST: Fire vs Phoenix (Men) - elimination clash
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