Australian leg-spinner Alana King claimed a crucial 2-17 as Trent Rockets began their Hundred campaign in fine style with a 20-run victory over Northern Superchargers at Headingley.
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Chasing 124 on a dry surface, last year's runners-up were dismissed for 103 in 97 balls, with King leading the attack.
Lucy Higham top scored with 26 for the Superchargers, as King - in combination with fellow spinners Kirstie Gordon and Aussie Ash Gardner - turned the screw.
A third Australian, seamer Heather Graham, also impressed with 3-13. Gardner chipped in with 1-18.
"It was nice to have a bit of turn and grip in the wicket," said King, who was player of the match.
"We saw that the wicket did a lot in the first innings so we just had to keep our processes really simple. I love to have a pitch with a little bit of turn and I was happy to play my part."
"It felt really nice out of the hand," King said of the delivery which bowled wicketkeeper Bess Heath. "It's a leg-spinner's dream, so I'll take that first pill.
"I've loved having Ash (Gardner) and HG (Graham) join the Rockets this year. We played three Aussies today and we loved getting the win."
Australian Associated Press
