In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Trent Rockets come into this clash flying high at the very top of the table, holding 20 points from six matches with five wins, a solitary loss, and a commanding net run rate of +1.605. On the flip side, MI London are struggling near the bottom in seventh position with just 6 points, having managed a single victory alongside four losses and a tie from their six outings.
The contrast in form could not be sharper heading into this game. Trent Rockets have been ruthless across all departments, backed heavily by Sophia Dunkley’s blistering runs at the top and Ashleigh Gardner’s timely breakthroughs with the ball. MI London have found it difficult to piece together a complete performance, often relying on moments of individual brilliance from key rounders like Amelie Kerr and Hayley Matthews without enough support from the rest of the lineup.
Squads:
MI London Women’s Cricket Team
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Francesca Sweet, Hollie Armitage (C), Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli, Eleanor Threlkeld, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack
Trent Rockets Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Bess Heath, Eve Jones, Emma Jones, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Beth Mooney, Sophie Munro, Charley Phillips, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out:
Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr has been a rock in the middle order across her 6 matches, staying unbeaten twice in 5 innings. She has compiled 156 runs at a brilliant average of 52.00 and a swift strike rate of 138.05. Her top knock of 69* anchor-manages the inning seamlessly, built on a foundation of 16 fours and 4 sixes.
Sophia Dunkley
Sophia Dunkley is currently lighting up the competition at the top of the charts with a staggering 259 runs from 6 matches. Batting at a ferocious strike rate of 170.39 and averaging 51.80, she has already notched 3 half-centuries with the highest score of 65. Her aggression is clear in her boundary count, punishing bowlers with 36 fours and 7 maximums.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews continues to be a crucial strike option, claiming 10 wickets across 6 matches while bowling 100 balls. She averages 16.40 with an impressive bowling strike rate of just 10.00 balls per wicket. Her standout moment came with a sharp spell of 4/22, showing how lethal she can be when breaking partnerships.
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner has delivered controlled lethal spells, grabbing 10 wickets in 6 outings over 22.3 overs. With a solid economy rate of 7.69 and an average of 14.50, she keeps opposition batters under constant pressure. Her best effort of 4/16 highlights her ability to dismantle top orders in the middle overs.
Pitch:
The pitch offers consistent pace, true bounce, and reliable carry. While fast bowlers can extract initial seam movement and swing with the new ball, the surface flattens out quickly, rewarding strokeplay once batters settle and spinners too come into play.
Weather:
The conditions will be cloudy with a high temperature of 27°C and a low of 14°C, a 10% chance of rain, and winds from the south at 7 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danielle Gregory, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney, Millie Taylor
Match Details:
Date – August 08, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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