Sunrisers Win Final Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

The Sunrisers achieved a historic victory by winning the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for the first time, defeating the South East Stars by 27 runs via the DLS method as rain cut the final short. Cordelia Griffith scored 57, and captain Grace Scrivens added an unbeaten 39, securing a strong position before torrential rain halted play. Kate Coppack's impressive bowling figures of 4-27 helped restrict the Stars to 212 runs. This win marks the end of five years of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, as the competition will be replaced by the One-Day Cup and a county format next season. The Sunrisers' victory is particularly notable given their previous struggles, having won more games this season than in the past four combined. The team's perseverance and strategic plays, including Scrivens' decision to bowl first, were key to this memorable triumph.