
Trent Rockets Women vs Southern Brave Women – Match Preview – The Hundred Women's 2025
Date: Saturday, 16th August 2025
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Match Time: 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST
Competition: The Hundred Women's 2025
Match No.: 15
Match Overview
The Trent Rockets Women and Southern Brave Women face off in a crucial match of The Hundred Women's 2025 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The Rockets, currently languishing at the bottom of the table with no wins in their last two outings, will look to break their losing streak against a dominant Southern Brave side who have won all three of their games so far.
With the top of the table up for grabs, the Brave will be eager to maintain their perfect start to the competition, while the Rockets will be desperate to climb up the standings and rekindle their tournament hopes.
Team Form
Trent Rockets Women
- Current Form: Winless in last 2 matches.
- Recent Result: Beat London Spirit by 33 runs in their previous game, ending a two-match losing streak.
- Key Players:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: Leading run-scorer this season with 130 runs at a strike rate of 154.76.
- Ash Gardner: Captain and all-rounder (88 runs, 3 wickets).
- Heather Graham: Economical and effective with the ball, claiming 4 wickets at an average of 17.
Southern Brave Women
- Current Form: Unbeaten in three games, sitting at the top of the table.
- Recent Result: Defeated Birmingham Phoenix in their last match.
- Key Players:
- Laura Wolvaardt: 103 runs at a strike rate of 121.2.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge: 67 runs at a healthy average.
- Lauren Bell: The standout bowler with 5 wickets at an average of 12.4.
- Sophie Devine: Provides explosive middle-order support and swing with the new ball.
Head-to-Head Record
- Last 5 Meetings: Southern Brave Women lead 3-2.
- Last Meeting: Southern Brave Women won by 6 wickets against Manchester Originals Women (06/08/2025).
- Last at Trent Bridge: Southern Brave Women won by 10 wickets in a 2022 match.
Venue Insights – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Pitch Type: Generally a balanced pitch, with some assistance for spinners in the middle.
- Historical Performance: Teams batting first have a slight edge, averaging over 110 in the first innings.
- Weather Forecast: Dry and sunny, ideal for all-round play.
Player Picks & Match Impact
Player | Team | Role | Match Impact |
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Nat Sciver-Brunt | Trent Rockets | Batsman | High |
Heather Graham | Trent Rockets | Bowler | Medium-High |
Laura Wolvaardt | Southern Brave | Batsman | High |
Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Southern Brave | Batsman | Medium-High |
Lauren Bell | Southern Brave | Bowler | High |
Sophie Devine | Southern Brave | All-Rounder | Medium-High |
Match Prediction
With Southern Brave in commanding form and the head-to-head slightly in their favor, they are the strong favorites heading into this match. The Brave's balanced squad, top-order firepower, and disciplined bowling unit give them a significant edge. However, a resurgent Trent Rockets, led by the in-form Sciver-Brunt, could pose a challenge, especially if they win the toss and decide to bowl first.
Expected Total: 120–130
Win Probability:
- Trent Rockets Women: 20%
- Southern Brave Women: 80%
Conclusion
The Southern Brave Women are the clear favorites in this encounter, with a well-rounded squad and a perfect start to the tournament. However, the Trent Rockets Women must not underestimate the opportunity to break their losing run and secure a much-needed victory on home soil. The toss could be the defining moment, with bowling first offering more rewards at Trent Bridge.
Prediction: Southern Brave Women to win by 6–8 wickets.
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Yaar, Brave Women looks like a solid bet. Their win probability at 80%? That’s a Sharpe ratio any fund manager would envy. Rockets need a miracle, but I’m putting a small allocation towards Brave. 🏏📈👍
Arre yaar! Brave toh kamaal kharaab kar rahe hain! 80% winning probability? Rocket’s ko kuch karna padega! Hopefully Nat Sciver-Brunt kuch magic karegi! 🤞🏽 Hyderabad ke logon ko Brave ke khilaf cheer deni chahiye! 😉
Arre yaar! Brave toh kamaal kharaab kar rahe hain! 80% winning probability? Rocket’s ko kuch karna padega! Hopefully Nat Sciver-Brunt kuch magic karegi! 🤞🏽 Hyderabad jaisa flavour dekhna hai match mein! 😉
Arey yaar! Brave toh bas jeetenge, data bhi bolta hai! 80% probability, yaar! Rockets ko luck chahiye hoga, otherwise Brave toh kamaal karenge! 🏏🇿🇦 #SouthernBrave #TheHundred