Bryony’s got the Rockets fired up

By Jon Culley

TRENT Rockets kept their hope of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Women’s Hundred alive with a crucial threerun win over Phoenix at Trent Bridge, defending 134-6 after Bryony Smith smashed a 64 of 34 balls.
A strong performance from the home side’s bowlers gave them a chance, restricting the Phoenix to 131-4 with Amy Jones hit ting a fluent 46.
In a must-win game, the Rockets tried to play more positive cricket in the powerplay, scoring 44 runs in 25 balls and losing just one wicket. Smith, the opener, did most of the hitting, picking up five fo...

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