As all good things must come to an end, it's goodbye from me, Rashad Mahbub, along with our scorers for today, Sudeep Poojar and Chetan Kumar, and the rest of the Cricinfo team. Lights out on the women's tournament, but don't go far - the Men's Hundred final is coming up next on this very ground! Hop over to catch the action!

Ashleigh Gardner, skipper of the Trent Rockets, collects the trophy and joins her squad on the podium to celebrate. Joyous scenes all around for the Yellow Army as they lift their maiden Women's Hundred title! And with that, folks, we wrap up our coverage for today's grand final. It has been a thrilling few weeks in the Women's Hundred, and we thoroughly enjoyed having you with us throughout the tournament. Your presence and feedback made it all the more special.

Ashleigh Gardner: "[How do you assess today's performance?] Yeah, it's just one of those games of cricket that you know. If you ask me before the state of play if that's kind of the way that I would have loved for the game to go, I would have absolutely loved it. But I just think different people have stood up at different times, and it's been a fantastic campaign to be a part of. I've said it all along, but we're not relying on one or two people to stand up in those moments. And as you saw today, Gaz was unbelievable, but people played their role, which as a captain, that's all you can ask. And then I guess to watch us approach the innings that we did to really nullify the game in the powerplay, which is kind of what you want to do in those low totals when you're chasing in a pretty important game as well. So yeah, I guess to do that was really pleasing to watch. [Leadership and dressing room environment] I think for me, it's just instilling belief. You know, I'm never going to ride the emotion of what happens out on the field. You bowl a bad ball, we drop a catch, it is what it is. You can't always just go back to those moments and have to reflect on them, but I think I always see it as a learning opportunity. I feel like we've played some fantastic cricket out there, and it's just about giving the girls the belief that they're talented and they're there for a reason. So for me to do that, it's just being able to back the people that I've got out on the field with me, which I guess has lent a hand to winning the trophy today. But I just felt like we've been fantastic throughout. We've got so much experience within our side, so I'm able to lean on different people out there as well. So it certainly hasn't been just on me. [Any particular moment pleased you the most?] Well, it's probably hard to pinpoint one moment. People playing different roles - I think watching someone like Luffy come in was absolutely brilliant. At the start, it was simply having that for a few games there, so she really stepped up. She's changed her game so much, and she really just takes the game on. And I guess just took a lot of pressure away from our middle order, and just to see that for someone of her age and her experience to keep wanting to get better. Yeah, I guess she's just one person, but then also someone like Dunks, who has just taken the competition by storm, and certainly really proud of her as a friend. But also just watching her perform on the biggest stage has been really pleasing to watch."

Player of the Match, Georgia Adams: "It's a little bit surreal to be honest. It's an amazing occasion, and you know it's a great turnout once again. The girls beside me have been phenomenal all summer, so I certainly didn't expect to roll out of bed and be standing here today. But yeah, you know it's amazing, amazing game in cricket, and you know, love watching the girls go about their business and be able to contribute as well. [Lot of leaders in the team] I think that's something that you know has been so wonderful about this team and coming in and being a part of. You know, there's so many natural leaders within the group, but equally very considerate leaders. I'd say you know we're pretty happy to stand back and let Ash lead in the style that she wants to lead, and she's led from the front brilliantly. Can't fault it really, and I thought the girls you know stepped up at different times. We've got Nat there on the pitch, who's incredible as well, and experience like Moons and so on. So I think we've used that to our advantage, and you know, certainly contributed to why we're standing up here today. [Touch on your performance today] It's amazing how sometimes you just have days where you can be a bit of a magnet, and yeah, it's such a confidence game, isn't it? You know, when confidence is running high, you can't seem to get out of the game. And yeah, it was a brilliant sort of fielding innings for us in general. And you know, I think I'm not always the most glamorous fielder, and we're aware of that. But I'll always try and throw myself around if I can. And yeah, it was one of those days where it just stuck. And yeah, it was brilliant to be part of."

Player of the Tournament, Annabel Sutherland: "[Happy with your all-round work?] It was nice to, I guess, have that consistent contribution throughout, and yeah, absolutely love the season with the girls. I thought we built really nicely, and yeah, it was credit to Trent. They were the best team all season, so yeah, deserve to be up there today. [All-rounders evolve] Oh, I think enjoying the game is the most important thing. Love being out there with my teammates and just competing really hard. That's what it's all about at the end of the day. [Enjoying playing for the Leeds] I mean Headingley is such a beautiful cricket ground, so it was nice to be back there again and a new-looking team. Thoroughly enjoyed playing with the girls, back with Phoebe and Crossy, which was nice. But yeah, new-looking staff as well. We loved AD. Yeah, it was nice and refreshing, I guess, to have his insight on the game. I know everyone learned a lot from him and from Suzie Bates as well. So yeah, obviously not our day today, but yeah, it was a really fun tournament. [Any contributions that stand out for you?] Oh no, I don't think so. I think we sort of got a bit of a run on. There was a rain delay against the London Spirit, and that's sort of been the moment that we flicked the switch and got a bit of a run on, and you know really proud of the group, the way that we gathered ourselves and found a way to win games, and did that really consistently through that middle bit of the tournament."

Saba: "Is there a knockout stage game that Beth Mooney hasn't played a leading role in?"

T A Sowrirajan: "Why was Dipti Sharma not given a spell. Very strange. She is on top on wicket taking in this tournament. "

Georgia Elwiss: "It has been the best three weeks ever. You know how this game can be, you have to take the good stuff. Amazing memories with pretty amazing people. [Celebration] It has been an almost whirlwind. It is just about trying to soak it in, you don't get to play too many finals and especially somewhere like here. All day, we were like just try to soak it in and enjoy it with each other and we are definitely going to do that. [Lifting the trophy] We will enjoy ourselves as a team in the change room and we have some domestic cricket coming up so can't go wild with the celebrations."

Nat Sciver-Brunt: "It feels amazing. I think throughout the competition, we've put on some brilliant performances, and everyone's chipped in. So it's been a real group effort, which makes it so satisfying to be here, walking the lap as winners. [Clearly found a formula that works quite early on] I think everyone's really bought into the way we wanted to go about it. We've had a few people in form as well, so yeah, it's been a great experience, and like you say, it's probably quite unique that it's happened so well. [Contribution from your teammates] I also like being in pressure moments and being able to be the one to perform as well. But yeah, like you say, we've had so many different people contribute. Just been really enjoying it, to be honest. So yeah, loving my time."

Kim Garth: "Awesome way to finish. Pretty convincing win in the end. So yeah, to turn up and play like that. Win 8-9 games out of 10 was pretty awesome. After a very long break, probably a bit too long for my liking. But nice to come back and get the job done."

Beth Mooney: "[You love playing finals at this ground] Yeah, amazing. I mean, you want to play in the big games for whatever team you play for, but you know, for the girls to put on a clinic like that with the ball and not leave us too many to chase, and obviously Dunks has been working in at the top of the order, so can't have too many years in your finals than that. [Averaged 72 in winning finals] Perhaps focusing a little bit more on my own game. I didn't have a great round season with the Trent Rockets, but thankfully everyone around me did really well, so it didn't really matter. But from my point of view, I think going into finals, you just have to be as relaxed as possible, as calm as possible, and almost take the outcome out of it. If you worry too much about the end result, you tend to get a little bit nervous. So I try and take that right out of it and put out some good energy to the group, and yeah, it came off today. [Team setup] I don't know. I think Mick Newell knows what he's doing as director of career. That's probably a good start. And Chris Read's done a great job as head coach, along with Ash Gardiner. So I think the vibe around the group's been unreal this tournament. There's a lot of experience figures in our lineup. A lot of people that know what they're doing, and real clarity of roles. So hopefully we keep the group together for a long time and win a few more titles."

4:22 pm Trent Rockets started the run chase with all guns blazing as Dunkley and Mooney found the boundary with ease. They raced to 45 runs inside the powerplay with the Sunrisers Leeds bowlers struggling to find their line and length. Dunkley fell for a 23-ball 41, caught at short cover trying to clear the infield. In the very next over, Sutherland removed Nat Sciver-Brunt with an inswinger that nipped through bat and pad to strike her on the back leg. Mooney remained rock solid at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 31 off 21 balls, before skipper Gardner struck the winning blow to seal the title. Ultimately, 91 runs were simply too few to defend, making for a comfortable finish in the end.

Trent Rockets Women won by 8 wickets

10.4
4
Jonassen to Gardner, FOUR, A commanding, one-sided performance from Trent Rockets makes them the champions of the Women's Hundred 2026! They have been absolute powerhouses this season, dominating the league stage to finish top of the table before sealing the title with complete authority in the final! Slower through the air ball pitching well outside off, rocks back and follows the line of the ball, slashes it firmly through the cover area and beats the diving ring fielder, the skipper lands the finishing blow! Celebrations erupt for Trent Rockets as they sprint onto the field, while it is heartbreak for the defending champions, Sunrisers Leeds.
10.4
1w
Jonassen to Gardner, 1 wide, similar line and length ball down the leg-side, tries to paddle it away but fails to connect. The keeper appeals for caught behind and Gibson sends it upstairs to have another look. Ultra Edge is coming up, flat line as the ball passes the bat. Wide is signaled by the umpire.
10.4
1w
Jonassen to Gardner, 1 wide, wide ball drifting down the leg-side, play and a miss
10.3
1
Jonassen to Mooney, 1 run, fuller length ball clipped away to deep midwicket

Max: "why are sunrisers not giving there leading wicket taker bowling?"

10.2
1lb
Jonassen to Gardner, 1 leg bye, full on the stumps, tries to play the lap scoop after shuffling across, tickles off the pad to fine leg. Pleads for the LBW but the umpire is unmoved!
10.1
2b
Jonassen to Gardner, 2 byes, Through everything! Length ball pitching outside leg, steps out of the crease to flick it away, misses the length and too wide for Winfield-Hill to gather the ball

The Trent Rockets players are gathering near the boundary ropes. Just 10 runs needed off 50 balls. Jonassen in. Around the wicket

END OF OVER:
10 | 8 Runs | TR-W: 82/2 (10 runs required from 50 balls, RR: 8.20, RRR: 1.00)

  • Beth Mooney30 (20b)
  • Ashleigh Gardner5 (5b)
  • Annabel Sutherland2.5-0-16-1
  • Annabel Sutherland2.5-0-16-1
9.5
0
Sutherland to Mooney, no run, pace off length ball follows the batter down the leg-side, backs away early and jams it down on the track

Rockets 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st69BL MooneySIR Dunkley
2nd5BL MooneyNat Sciver-Brunt
3rd18BL MooneyA Gardner