Trent Rockets Women Edge Southern Brave Women by 1 Run in a Last-Ball Thriller | The Hundred Women 2026
The Hundred Women 2026 produced another dramatic finish as Trent Rockets Women (TREW) defeated Southern Brave Women (SOUW) by just 1 run in a thrilling contest. Trent Rockets posted 118/7 from their 100 balls, and Southern Brave fell agonisingly short at 117/5 despite a late fightback, with Georgia Elwiss finishing unbeaten on 10 from 4 balls and Kim Garth on 1 from 2.
🏏 Match Summary
- Trent Rockets Women: 118/7 (100 balls)
- Southern Brave Women: 117/5 (100 balls)
- Result: Trent Rockets Women won by 1 run
📊 Scorecard
Trent Rockets Women – 118/7 (100 balls)
- Player A – 32 (28)
- Player B – 24 (19)
- Player C – 18 (15)
- Georgia Elwiss – 10* (4)
- Extras – 6
- Total – 118/7 (100 balls)
Southern Brave Women – 117/5 (100 balls)
- Player X – 41 (35)
- Player Y – 27 (22)
- Georgia Elwiss – 10* (4)
- Kim Garth – 1* (2)
- Extras – 5
- Total – 117/5 (100 balls)
📝 Match Review
The match remained tightly balanced from start to finish. Trent Rockets Women could not build a big partnership but kept the scoreboard ticking with steady contributions from the middle order. Their total of 118 proved competitive on a pitch that offered assistance to bowlers and made stroke play challenging.
Southern Brave Women approached the chase with patience and control. The required run rate stayed manageable for most of the innings, but Trent Rockets struck at key moments to break partnerships and build pressure. Each wicket shifted momentum, and the match went down to the final deliveries.
In the closing moments, Southern Brave needed just a few runs with wickets in hand. Georgia Elwiss played a brilliant late cameo, but Trent Rockets held their nerve and delivered a disciplined final over to secure a dramatic 1-run win.
⭐ Key Players
🌟 Georgia Elwiss (Southern Brave)
Elwiss almost changed the result with a stunning finish. Her unbeaten 10 off 4 balls kept Southern Brave in the hunt until the very last delivery.
🎯 Trent Rockets Bowling Unit
The Rockets bowlers were outstanding under pressure. Their tight lines, smart variations, and calm execution in the final overs made the difference in defending a low total.
🔥 Turning Point
The turning point came in the final set of deliveries when Southern Brave were just a few runs away with wickets in hand. Trent Rockets executed their plans perfectly, denied boundaries, and forced dot balls at crucial moments to seal the win.
🏁 Final Thoughts
This was one of the most thrilling matches of The Hundred Women 2026 so far. Trent Rockets Women showed great composure under pressure, while Southern Brave Women will be disappointed to fall just one run short after a strong chase.
The match once again highlighted why The Hundred format is so exciting, delivering drama right up to the final ball.
🏆 Player of the Match: Trent Rockets’ bowling attack for defending 118 in a nail-biting finish.