The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 moves into another important stage as Manchester Super Giants Women take on Sunrisers Leeds Women at Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 11, 2026 (Tuesday). The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST and comes at an important time in the league stage. Manchester Super Giants are in a strong position in the table, while Sunrisers Leeds will be aiming for another win to move closer to the teams above them.
Manchester Super Giants Women are currently third in the points table with 18 points from seven matches, having won four, lost two and had one no-result. Their Net Run Rate of +0.752 also puts them in a good position as they look to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stages. Sunrisers Leeds Women are fourth with 12 points from six matches, with three wins and three losses and an NRR of +0.674. With both sides still in the race for a strong finish, the result of this match could have a big impact on the table.
The teams have already met once in this year’s competition. Manchester Super Giants came out on top at Headingley on July 28, chasing down Sunrisers Leeds’ total of 142/4. They reached 147/6 and won by four wickets. Smriti Mandhana was the main reason behind the successful chase, scoring an unbeaten 88 off 50 balls. Sunrisers Leeds will now look to put that result behind them and produce a stronger performance in Manchester.
Squads:
Manchester Super Giants Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning (C), Grace Ballinger, Maitlan Brown, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Joanne Gardner, Richa Ghosh, Beth Langston, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Smriti Mandhana, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Bex Tyson, Mady Villiers, Natasha Wraith, Mia Rogers.
Sunrisers Leeds Women’s Cricket Team
Dani Gibson (C), Hannah Baker, Claudie Cooper, Kate Cross, Jess Jonassen, Katie Jones, Phoebe Litchfield, Cassidy McCarthy, Deepti Sharma, Bryony Smith, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner, Emily Windsor, Maddie Ward.
Players to watch out:
Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana will be one of the key players for Manchester Super Giants after her outstanding performance in the previous meeting between the two teams. She scored an unbeaten 88 off 50 balls at Headingley and took control of the chase with a mix of clean strokeplay and attacking shots. She has also been one of Manchester’s leading batters this season, scoring 204 runs in six matches at an average of 40.80 and a strike rate of 136.00.
Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone will be another important player for Manchester Super Giants, especially against a Sunrisers batting line-up that has plenty of attacking options. The England left-arm spinner has taken 14 wickets in her last 10 matches, picking up a wicket every 14.28 balls during that period. Ecclestone’s accuracy allows her to keep the pressure on batters through the middle part of the innings.
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield has been one of the standout batters for Sunrisers Leeds and will be a major threat at the top of the order. She has scored 323 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 40.38, with an impressive strike rate of 155.28. Litchfield also made a strong contribution in Sunrisers’ opening win against MI London, scoring 43 off 26 balls before helping Annabel Sutherland complete the chase.
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has continued to show why she is one of Sunrisers Leeds’ most important all-rounders. She has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 263 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 87.67 and a strike rate of 145.30. She has also taken 16 wickets during the same period. Her ability to influence the game in both departments gives Sunrisers an important match-winning option.
Pitch:
The surface at Old Trafford generally provides good conditions for batting, with a quick outfield and steady bounce helping batters play their shots once they settle in. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, particularly early in the innings. As the game goes on, the pitch can become slightly slower and may offer some grip to spinners.
Weather:
Manchester is expected to have pleasant conditions around the time of the match, with temperatures reaching around 28°C during the afternoon and staying warm into the evening. Around the scheduled start time, temperatures are expected to remain close to 28°C, with no major weather problems currently expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Jess Jonassen, Kate Cross
Match Details:
Date – August 11, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – The match will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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