Trent Rockets' Australian trio in successful lift-off

Alana King
Australia's Alana King helped Trent Rockets to victory in their first Hundred match of the season. -AAP Image

Australian leg-spinner Alana King has taken a crucial two for 17 as Trent Rockets began their Hundred campaign in fine style with  a 20-run victory over Northern Superchargers at Headingley.

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 another Aussie,  Ash Gardner - turned the screw. 

A third Australian, seamer Heather Graham, also impressed with three for 13.  Gardner chipped in with one for 18.

King said: "It was nice to have a bit of turn and grip in the wicket. 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," she said of the delivery which bowled 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."