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The Hundred Women\u2019s Competition 2025<\/strong><\/a> produced another edge-of-the-seat clash as Trent Rockets edged past Birmingham Phoenix by three wickets, thanks to a moment of fielding brilliance from Ashleigh Gardner that turned the match on its head at Trent Bridge.<\/p>\n With Phoenix looking set for a late surge, the breakthrough came on the 84th ball of their innings. Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner<\/strong><\/a>, already renowned for her power hitting and sharp cricketing brain, showcased her world-class fielding. Off her own bowling, she swooped onto the ball and fired a flat, laser-like throw to catch Marie Kelly short of her ground. The direct hit lifted the Rockets\u2019 energy and stalled Phoenix\u2019s momentum at a crucial stage.<\/p>\n Kelly (14 off 15) was shaping up as a key middle-order batter for Phoenix, looking to accelerate after steadying the innings. Her dismissal disrupted their rhythm and left the lower order exposed. Though Emma Lamb held firm with a resilient 56 not out to guide Phoenix to 123\/6, Kelly\u2019s run-out left a noticeable gap in their total.<\/p>\n Oh, Ash Gardner \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n That’s a direct hit! #TheHundred<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oFCgG1QACP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Hundred (@thehundred) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also WATCH: Linsey Smith\u2019s brilliant reflexes sends Amelia Kerr packing in The Hundred Women 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chasing 124, Rockets relied on the calm head of skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt. With wickets tumbling around her, Sciver-Brunt compiled a measured 52, rotating the strike smartly while finding boundaries when needed. Her composure steered the chase, and though the Rockets stumbled late, they scraped through to 126\/7, sealing victory with just three balls remaining.<\/p>\n Earlier, young spinner Emily Gordon impressed for Rockets, taking 2\/24 to apply pressure in the middle overs. For Phoenix, Emma Lamb\u2019s lone hand stood out, her unbeaten knock provided resilience amid collapsing partnerships.<\/p>\n Also READ: Nat Sciver-Brunt powers Trent Rockets to thrilling win over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred Women 2025<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAshleigh Gardner\u2019s direct-hit to dismiss Marie Kelly<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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