The Trent Rockets Women face Northern Superchargers Women in Match No. 8 of The Hundred 2025, scheduled for August 10 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. After a narrow loss in their opening game, the Rockets will be eager to secure their first win, with key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Bryony Smith expected to lead their batting charge. Northern Superchargers, coming off a strong start with a commanding win over Welsh Fire, are currently top of the points table and will look to continue their dominant form under the guidance of captain Hollie Armitage.
The match promises to be competitive, with Northern Superchargers boasting a balanced side featuring effective bowlers like Georgia Wareham and Linsey Smith, who helped restrict opponents in earlier games. Meanwhile, Trent Rockets will rely on their spin attack led by Alana King and Heather Graham to put pressure on the Superchargers’ batting lineup. The pitch at Trent Bridge usually provides a fair contest, favouring bowlers who can exploit conditions early, adding a tactical dimension to the game.
With both teams keen to build momentum in the tournament, this fixture is set to showcase some thrilling cricket — from the Rockets’ attempt to bounce back after a close defeat to the Superchargers’ quest for consistency and dominance. Key moments will likely revolve around early wickets and aggressive batting in the middle overs.
Fantasy Picks
Wicket-Keepers
Bess Heath (NSC-W)
Bess Heath is an English cricketer born on August 20, 2001, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She is a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper known for her aggressive batting style and versatility behind the stumps. Heath has progressed through Derbyshire’s youth system and played for several teams, including Northern Diamonds, Northern Superchargers, Brisbane Heat, and Durham. She made her England international debut in September 2023 and has quickly established herself as a promising talent. She has scored 239 runs in 27 innings with the bat, with a highest score of 5,7 striking at 126.45. She is a key batter and a reliable person with the gloves in hand behind the stumps
Batters
Hollie Armitage (NSC-W)
Hollie Armitage is a right-handed batter known for her role as an all-rounder who combines steady middle-order batting with effective leg-spin bowling. She bats with a controlled, calculated approach, providing stability and contributing crucial runs in The Hundred and other formats. She has played 27 matches in The Hundred women’s competition, scoring a total of 392 runs from 25 innings with a highest score of 46. Her overall strike rate is 106.52 and is a fierce striker of the cricket ball. She will be a key player for the Superchargers going ahead in the tournament
Bryony Smith (TR-W)
Bryony Smith is an English cricketer born in Surrey. She is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, known as an all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball. She has played domestically for Surrey, South East Stars, Welsh Fire, Trent Rockets, and Hobart Hurricanes, and internationally for England since 2018. In The Hundred women’s competition, Bryony Smith has played 31 matches, scoring 612 runs with a highest score of 70. She has an average of 19.74 and a strike rate of 129.38, including three fifties. With the ball, she has bowled 379 deliveries, taking 18 wickets at an average of 29.77 and a strike rate of 21.05, with best bowling figures of 3 for 21. Her all-round skills, combining aggressive batting and effective off-spin bowling, make her a valuable player in The Hundred format
Nat Sciver-Brunt (TR-W)
Nat Sciver-Brunt is an English cricketer. She is an all-rounder known for her dynamic right-handed batting and right-arm fast-medium bowling, and she has represented England in all formats. She is especially noted for her leadership, including captaining England in T20 internationals, and for being the first England cricketer to take a hat-trick in a Women’s T20 International match. In The Hundred women’s competition, Nat Sciver-Brunt has played for Trent Rockets and is recognized as a vital all-round contributor. She has scored 1031 runs in 29 innings with a highest score of unbeaten 81, including 8 half-centuries. She has also picked up 15 wickets with the ball, but is primarily known for her batting skills in the Trent side, and the whole team would want Nat to keep her form with the bat flowing
All-Rounders
Alice Davidson-Richards (NSC-W)
Alice Davidson-Richards is a versatile all-rounder known for her ability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball. With a steady and reliable batting style, she provides consistency in the middle order, while her right-arm fast-medium bowling. She is an all-rounder who played 7 matches for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred 2024 season, scoring 123 runs with a highest score of 49 and averaging around 31.57 in the competition. She contributes primarily as a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler, providing valuable runs and wickets for her team. She has scored 329 runs in her Hundred career so far, also picking up 24 wickets with best bowling figures of 3 for 20. She contributes in both the departments of the game and is a vital aspect for the side
Annabel Sutherland (NSC-W)
Annabel Sutherland is a versatile all-rounder who balances her aggressive batting with disciplined medium-fast bowling, making her an impactful player in multiple formats, including The Hundred. Her athleticism and competitive spirit define her as a rising talent and key contributor for her teams. She has scored 328 runs in 14 innings with the bat with the highest score of unbeaten 63 runs and a batting average of 27.33. She has also picked up 15 wickets in 14 games with best bowling figures of 4 for 11. She is a definite player to watch out for in the tournament
Georgia Wareham (NSC-W)
Georgia Wareham is an Australian cricketer born on May 26, 1999, who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm leg-spin bowler. She is recognized as a dynamic all-rounder known for her leg-spin accuracy and ability to break partnerships. Wareham represents Australia internationally and plays domestically for Victoria, Melbourne Renegades (WBBL), and Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. She has picked up 19 wickets across her Hundred career with best bowling figures of 3 for 7 and has also scored 171 runs in 16 innings with a highest score of unbeaten 29. She was also awarded the player of the match award in the opening encounter of the season for her all-round performance with both bat and ball scoring unbeaten 29 runs with the bat and picking 2 wickets for 14 runs
Ashleigh Gardner (TR-W)
Ashleigh Katherine Gardner, is an Australian cricketer born on April 15, 1997. She is a versatile all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin. Gardner is known for her powerful batting, crafty off-spin bowling and has been a key player for Australia since her international debut in 2017. She has won multiple world championships and several individual awards, including Player of the Final in the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. In the Hundred, she has scored 178 runs in 9 innings with a highest score of 43 and has also picked up 11 wickets with best bowling figures of 3 for 23, proving her contribution and consistency in both the departments of the game
Bowlers
Kate Cross (NSC-W)
Kate Cross is primarily a bowling all-rounder known for her disciplined right-arm medium-fast bowling that combines control and seam movement to restrict batters and take wickets. Kate Cross is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has played 31 matches in The Hundred women’s competition, taking 36 wickets with a bowling average of around 20.11 and a strike rate of about 16.3. Her commitment and consistency make her a crucial team member in both the bowling and fielding departments
Alexa Stonehouse (TR-W)
Alexa Stonehouse is an English cricketer born on December 5, 2004, in Ashford, Kent. She is a right-handed batter and left-arm medium-fast bowler who plays for Surrey, South East Stars, and Trent Rockets. Stonehouse is known for her bowling accuracy and ability to contribute with the bat, marking her as a promising young all-rounder in English women’s cricket. In The Hundred women’s competition, she has picked up 8 wickets in 14 innings with best bowling figures of 2 for 10. She is going to be a key bowler for the Trent Rockets in the tournament going ahead
Kirstie Gordon (TR-W)
Kirstie Gordon is a Scottish-born English cricketer, born on October 20, 1997, known as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and a right-handed batter. She made her debut for Scotland at age 14, later switched allegiance to England, and has played for teams including Kent, The Blaze, Birmingham Phoenix, and Trent Rockets. Gordon is recognized for her economical and wicket-taking bowling, with notable performances in domestic and international cricket. In The Hundred women’s competition, Kirstie Gordon has played for Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets. She has picked up 30 wickets with the ball with best bowling figures of 3 for 14 with an economy rate of 7.60. She will be a key bowler for the Trent Rockets in this season of the tournament
Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge in Nottingham is flat, batting-friendly, and offers good pace and bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring T20 matches. Seamers may rely on slower balls and cutters, while spinners can benefit later. The average first-innings score in T20s here is around 172, and teams usually prefer to bat first.
This Fantasy XI is formed with a focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Trent Bridge. Lock in your teams before 11 PM for this exciting encounter between two strong women’s sides in The Hundred 2025.
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