The Sunrisers Leeds, led by skipper Danielle Gibson, were up against the Manchester Super Giants, led by skipper Meg Lanning, at Headingley, Leeds, in the 10th match of the ongoing 6th edition of the Women’s Hundred 2026.
The Sophie Molineux-led Southern Brave’s unbeaten run was challenged by MI London on 27th July 2026; however, they eventually held their nerve to get over the line by 1 run in a thriller at Southampton.
The Sunrisers Leeds made one change as Kate Cross returned to the side, replacing Sophia Turner in the side. The Manchester Super Giants retained the same side that took the field in their previous clash.
The Manchester Super Giants skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Sunrisers Leeds openers Bryony Smith and Jess Jonassen got their side off to a steady start with an 18-run opening stand. An unfortunate run-out ended Jess Jonassen’s stay at the crease in the 4th set of the innings to provide the first breakthrough for the visitors.
Phoebe Litchfield joined Bryony Smith at the crease, and the duo set the platform with a much-needed 39-run stand for the 2nd wicket, which also took them past the 50-run mark. Maddy Villiers broke the stand, by sending Bryony Smith (26 off 22 balls) back to the pavilion in the 10th set of the innings to provide the crucial 2nd breakthrough for her side.
The home side posted a competitive total of 142/4 in their quota of 100 deliveries on the back of a vital 49-run stand for the 4th wicket between Annabel Sutherland (35 off 24 balls) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (17* off 13 balls) and a blockbuster finish courtesy of a quick-fire 19-run stand between skipper Danielle Gibson (18* off 6 balls) and Lauren Winfield-Hill. Phoebe Litchfield (31 off 26 balls) chipped in with a vital hand with the bat for Sunrisers Leeds.
Grace Ballinger (20-9-17-0), Maitlan Brown (20-9-27-1), Kathryn Bryce (15-4-21-1), and Maddy Villers (5-2-6-1) were the top performers with the ball for Manchester Super Giants.
Chasing a challenging total of 143, the Super Giants openers Smriti Mandhana and skipper Meg Lanning got their side off to a solid start with a 41-run opening stand. Cassidy McCarthy got the big scalp of the opposition skipper, Meg Lanning (24 off 18 balls), to provide the first breakthrough for Sunrisers Leeds in the 10th set of the run chase.
Paige Scholfield joined Smriti Mandhana at the crease, and the pair took them past the 50-run mark with a crucial 20-run stand for the 2nd wicket. Hannah Baker broke the stand, by sending Paige Scholfield back to the pavilion in the 12th set of the innings to provide the 2nd breakthrough for her side. The Super Giants middle-order collapsed as they were reduced to 71/5, losing their next three wickets for just 10 runs.
The elegant left-hander Smriti Mandhana (88* off 50 balls) kept her calm and held one end, guiding her side over the line courtesy of a crucial 27-run stand for the 6th wicket, alongside Grace Scrivens, followed by another unbeaten 48-run stand alongside Kathryn Bryce. The Super Giants registered their 2nd victory of the season with 4 wickets in hand and four balls to spare.
Jess Jonassen (20-2-34-1), Hannah Baker (10-5-9-1), skipper Danielle Gibson (10-3-13-1), and Cassidy McCarthy (10-5-16-1) were the only wicket-takers with the ball for Sunrisers Leeds. Smriti Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match as she registered her career-best score and the 3rd highest individual score in a run chase in the Women’s Hundred. Her knock included 7 boundaries and 4 maximums.
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