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In Match 20 of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers’ Sophie Ecclestone showcased her bowling brilliance as she dismissed Nat Sciver-Brunt with a sensational stumping by Beth Mooney. This pivotal moment came in the middle of a tightly contested encounter between Trent Rockets and Northern Superchargers at Headingley. Sciver-Brunt, who had been batting well for her 34 off 26 balls, fell victim to Ecclestone’s exceptional turn and precise length adjustment.
Beth Mooney’s brilliant stumping to dismiss Nat-Sciver Brunt
The dismissal occurred in the 12th over, with Ecclestone delivering a beautifully flighted ball to Sciver-Brunt, who had advanced down the wicket looking to take control. The ball spun extravagantly from middle to wide of off-stump, causing Sciver-Brunt to overbalance in her forward stride. Mooney, ever-alert behind the stumps, was quick to spot the opportunity, whipping off the bails in a flash as Sciver-Brunt’s bat was still in the air.
The stumping was a moment of pure instinct from Mooney, who made no mistake in executing the dismissal. This wicket was crucial for the Superchargers, as Sciver-Brunt had been building a strong partnership with her team. With the Rockets at 78/3 at the time, Ecclestone’s precise bowling and Mooney’s swift stumping left the Rockets reeling and gave Northern Superchargers a valuable breakthrough in their quest for victory.
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Sophie Ecclestone’s bowling masterclass and Manchester Originals’ clinical chase
In Match 20 of The Hundred 2025, the Originals dominated Trent Rockets, winning by 10 wickets with 18 balls to spare. The Rockets could only manage 111/7 in their 100 balls, a target that the Originals chased down effortlessly, finishing at 113/0. Player of the Match Ecclestone was the standout performer with the ball, taking 2/12, and her brilliant spell dismantled the Rockets’ batting lineup.
The Rockets struggled right from the start, with their top order faltering against the disciplined Originals bowlers. Ecclestone played a pivotal role in breaking the back of the Rockets’ middle order. She accounted for Natasha Wraith and Sciver-Brunt with brilliant bowling, both falling to stumping efforts by Mooney. The Rockets, despite a brief 34 from Sciver-Brunt and contributions from Bryony Smith and Ashleigh Gardner, never found momentum and were restricted to 111/7.
In reply, Manchester Originals showed no signs of pressure. Openers Mooney and Kathryn Bryce steered the chase with ease, putting on a solid 113-run stand to see their team home. Mooney remained unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls, while Bryce played an anchor role with an elegant 61 off 45 balls. Their partnership led the Originals to a dominant victory, maintaining their undefeated run in the competition.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
