The Hundred 2024: Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets to win over Superchargers

England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt put in a strong all-round performance as Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers by 20 runs in their opening match of The Hundred women’s competition at Headingley.

The Rockets captain struck an unbeaten 36, batting at number three, as her side posted 123-5, before taking 2-19 as the Superchargers were dismissed for 103 with four balls to spare.

Having won the toss, Sciver-Brunt chose to bat and Rockets openers Bryony Smith and Grace Scrivens rewarded her decision, scoring 47 from the first 32 balls of innings.

Sciver-Brunt came to the crease after Scrivens fell to Annabel Sutherland and hit consecutive fours off the bowling of Georgia Wareham as her side reached 71-1 at the half-way mark.

The Superchargers throttled their opponents in the second 50 balls, with Linsey Smith removing Ash Gardner and Heather Graham from consecutive deliveries.

But Sciver-Brunt continued to accumulate runs alongside Katie George, putting on 27 for the fifth wicket as the Rockets posted a competitive total.

The Superchargers struggled in their reply, slipping to 34-5 within the first 30 balls of the second innings.

Sciver-Brunt saw Hollie Armitage caught by Scrivens, while Australian bowlers Alana King (2-19) and Heather Graham (3-13) also enjoyed success as the home side rapidly fell behind the rate.

Lucy Higham offered some resistance, top scoring with 26 from number nine, but was ultimately bowled by Sciver-Brunt, the final wicket to wrap up a comprehensive victory.