Nadine de Klerk played the decisive hand as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets by five wickets in a tense women’s Hundred finish at Trent Bridge. Her unbeaten 41 guided Spirit home with three balls remaining in a match that stayed in the balance deep into the chase.
The victory gives London Spirit their first win of the 2026 women’s Hundred campaign and provides an early lift after a difficult start. In a tight contest, Spirit held their nerve late on to get over the line and leave the Rockets frustrated on home turf.
De Klerk’s knock proved central to the outcome, with the all-rounder steering the chase when the pressure was highest. Rather than letting the asking rate or the occasion take over, she stayed composed and saw the innings through to the finish.
For Spirit, the result will stand out as an important momentum-building win in the competition. For Trent Rockets, it was a narrow defeat in a match that remained competitive until the closing moments.
