The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 continues with an important London derby as MI London Women take on London Spirit Women at The Kia Oval in London on July 29, 2026 (Wednesday). The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The two teams have had very different starts to the competition, with MI London still searching for their first win and London Spirit looking to build on a mixed opening campaign.
MI London are currently eighth in the points table with three defeats from three matches. They have no points so far and have an NRR of -1.841, while their recent form shows five consecutive defeats. The team will now be desperate to change its fortunes and give its campaign a fresh start. With several experienced international players in the squad, MI London have enough quality to turn things around if they can put together a complete performance.
London Spirit, meanwhile, are sixth in the table with four points from two matches, having won one and lost one. Their NRR stands at -1.434, so there is still plenty of work to do despite having points on the board. Spirit have won two of their last five matches and will be hoping to find more consistency. A victory against MI London would give them valuable momentum and help them move closer to the teams competing at the top of the table.
The recent head-to-head record has been strongly in favour of London Spirit. Spirit won the last three completed meetings between the teams, including an eight-wicket victory with 38 balls remaining on August 25, 2025, a 17-run win on August 5, 2025, and another eight-wicket victory with nine balls remaining in 2024. The previous meeting on August 4, 2024, ended in a tie. MI London will therefore be determined to end Spirit’s recent dominance and finally get their first points of the season.
Squads:
MI London Women’s Cricket Team
Hollie Armitage (C), Nicola Carey, Kira Chathli, Kate Coppack, Alice Davidson-Richards, Kirstie Gordon, Danielle Gregory, Chinelle Henry, Melie Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Tara Norris, Alexa Stonehouse, Francesca Sweet, Eleanor Threlkeld, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
Players to watch out:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge will be one of the most important batters for MI London as they look to end their losing run. She has scored 119 runs in her last four matches at an average of 39.67 and a strike rate of 126.59, showing that she has been one of the more reliable players in the team’s batting group. Her experience at the top of the order will be especially valuable in a must-win situation. Wyatt-Hodge can attack from the start but also has the ability to stay at the crease and build an innings.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews remains one of MI London’s biggest match-winners because of her ability to make an impact in both departments. She has scored 87 runs in her last four matches at an average of 21.75 and a strike rate of 129.85, while also taking eight wickets during the same period. Her all-round skills give MI London an extra option with both bat and ball. Matthews can attack during the early stages of the innings and then return with the ball to break important partnerships.
Grace Harris
Grace Harris is one of the most dangerous attacking batters in the London Spirit line-up and a player who can change a match within a few sets of balls. She has scored 166 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 20.75, while her impressive strike rate of 156.60 highlights her ability to score quickly. Her aggressive style is perfectly suited to the 100-ball format, where batters have little time to settle.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp brings valuable experience and all-round quality to the London Spirit side. She has taken five wickets in her last three matches, conceding runs at a rate of just 1.10 per ball and taking a wicket every 10 balls during that period. Her ability to bowl controlled spells and pick up important wickets makes her a major threat to the MI London batting line-up. Kapp is also capable of making useful contributions with the bat when her team needs them.
Pitch:
The Kia Oval in London generally provides a good batting surface, with true bounce allowing batters to play their shots confidently. The quick outfield is another advantage for stroke-makers, as well-timed shots can race away to the boundary. Fast bowlers may find some early movement, particularly if there is swing under the lights, while spinners could receive limited assistance from the surface.
Weather:
London is expected to experience a hot and sunny day, with temperatures reaching around 36°C during the afternoon before falling to approximately 31-33°C around match time. The forecast indicates no major threat of rain, with precipitation chances remaining very low throughout the evening.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hayley Matthews, Hollie Armitage, Grace Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Melie Kerr, Charlie Dean, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Nadine de Klerk
Match Details:
Date – July 29, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – The Kia Oval, London
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Star Sports network.
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