Trent Rockets Women take on London Spirit Women in Match 8 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at the iconic Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The Rockets come into this home fixture riding high on momentum following a statement victory in their campaign opener. Boasting an exceptionally potent lineup featuring captain Ashleigh Gardner, destructive opener Beth Mooney, and the world-class all-round presence of Nat Sciver-Brunt, the hosts look well-equipped to set the pace early in the tournament. Their well-rounded bowling unit, spearheaded by Kim Garth and Katie Levick, adds lethal control to their aggressive setup.
On the other hand, London Spirit Women will be desperate to reignite their season after a tough opening outing. Led by captain Charlotte Dean, the Spirit hold plenty of firepower capable of turning the tide in an instant. The dynamic presence of Marizanne Kapp, Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin, and Nadine de Klerk gives them incredible depth in both departments. With the batting-friendly conditions usually on offer at Trent Bridge, fans can expect a high-tempo, boundary-laden clash as two stacked all-star squads battle for critical early points in the standings.
TR-W vs LS-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: July 26, 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT/ 3:00 pm local
- Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
TR-W vs LS -W, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 5 | Trent Rockets Women won: 5 | London Spirit Women won: 0 | No result/tied: 0
Trent Bridge Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, is historically known as a batter’s paradise, offering a hard, flat surface with consistent bounce that allows stroke-makers to play their shots with complete confidence. Boundary dimensions are relatively short on the sides, making high-scoring thrillers a common feature at this venue. While fast bowlers can extract a touch of seam movement under overcast conditions during the initial powerplay, the track quickly settles into a true batting surface. As the game progresses, spinners may find subtle turn and variable grip, but batters holding clear intent should comfortably control the tempo throughout the match.
Squads
London Spirit Women: Grace Harris, Amy Jones (wk), Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Charlotte Dean (c), Katie George, Josie Groves, Hannah Rainey, Mahika Gaur, Seren Smale, Sterre Kalis, Lucy Higham
Trent Rockets: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Bess Heath, Ailsa Lister, Samantha Bates, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Millie Taylor
TR-W vs LS-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- TR-W win the toss and bat first
- TR-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- TR-W’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- LS-W win the toss and bat first
- LS-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- LS-W’s total score: 130-140
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
