Trent Rockets secured convincing victories in both the men’s and women’s contests against Welsh Fire during The Hundred fixtures played on July 29 at Cardiff. The women’s match was highlighted by a dominant batting performance from Beth Mooney, who scored 57 runs off 33 balls, including a rapid half-century from 27 deliveries. Mooney formed a strong opening partnership worth 73 runs with Sophia Dunkley, setting the foundation for the Rockets’ total of 132 for 2. Nat Sciver-Brunt added a crucial unbeaten 37, finishing the innings with a six. The Welsh Fire women struggled to gain momentum with the bat, posting 129 for 3 in response, despite notable contributions from Sophie Devine (38) and an unbeaten 36 from Freya Kemp. Fire’s bowling lacked discipline, permitting four free hits during the powerplay.

In the corresponding men’s fixture, Trent Rockets also dominated, chasing down Welsh Fire’s below-par total of 122 for 7 with nine wickets and 28 balls to spare. Ben Duckett anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 52, his second half-century in as many matches, while Finn Allen accelerated early to propel the team past 75 runs. Fire’s innings featured a highlight from Jordan Cox, who hit three consecutive sixes off Mitchell Santner’s spin but was eventually caught out. The Rockets capitalized on multiple free hits awarded to them during Fire’s bowling spells, providing key scoring opportunities.

A highly competitive London derby unfolded between MI London and London Spirit, producing contrasting outcomes in the women’s and men’s games. The women’s match ended in a rare tie at 151 runs apiece. MI London set a challenging target fueled by Melie Kerr’s unbeaten 49 and Chinelle Henry’s explosive 33 runs off 12 balls in the final overs. London Spirit responded strongly with fluent batting from Marie Kelly (45) and a quickfire 25 from Marizanne Kapp in a 51-run partnership with Amy Jones. The match came down to the last ball, with Deandra Dottin securing a tie by running two leg-side runs when three were needed.

The men’s match saw London Spirit achieve their first victory of the season, chasing 165 to win with seven wickets in hand and 11 balls remaining. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the standout performer, smashing 64 runs from 28 balls, including seven sixes, highlighted by a massive 106-meter clearance over midwicket. Alongside Johnny Bairstow, Pretorius helped Spirit reach 61 runs without loss in the powerplay before Bairstow fell for 23. Dewald Brevis finished 37 not out, guiding the team confidently past MI London’s total of 164 for 5. MI London had relied on 65 runs from Will Jacks and late hitting from Sherfane Rutherford to post a competitive total but were unable to contain the Spirit’s dynamic batting lineup.

The results leave Trent Rockets well-positioned in the standings with two wins from three matches, while the London Spirit men moved off the bottom of the table with their first win. MI London women continue to seek their first victory in the tournament amid a congested competition for knockout stage spots.