Trent Rockets Secure Knockout Spot with Victory Over MI London

Trent Rockets achieved a decisive nine-wicket victory over MI London at The Oval, ensuring their advancement to the knockout stage of The Hundred. Nat Sciver-Brunt played a key role, scoring an unbeaten 67 runs off 36 balls.

MI London set a target of 122 runs, finishing their innings at 121-5. Samantha Bates was instrumental in restricting MI, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs. Despite a fightback from MI's Chinelle Henry and Alice Monaghan, who both remained not out, the Rockets chased down the target comfortably with 18 balls to spare.

Sciver-Brunt's innings included nine fours and one six, marking her first half-century of the tournament. She formed a record second-wicket partnership of 118 runs with Beth Mooney, who contributed 54 not out. The Rockets now lead the group, four points ahead of Southern Brave, whom they will face in their final group match.