The league stage of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 has now come to an end, leaving three teams in the race for the title. Trent Rockets finished top of the table with 28 points, while Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave finished second and third respectively, both on 20 points. The Rockets have earned a direct place in the Final after winning seven of their eight league matches. Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave will now meet in the Eliminator, with the winner taking on Trent Rockets at Lord’s for the trophy.
Trent Rockets: League Leaders Book Direct Final Spot
Trent Rockets were the standout team during the league stage, finishing first with 28 points from eight matches. They won seven games and lost only one, giving them a clear advantage over the rest of the competition. Their net run rate of +1.391 was also the best in the league and reflected how strongly they performed across the season. Sophia Dunkley has scored 260 runs, making her the leading run-scorer for the Rockets, while Nat Sciver-Brunt has added 219 runs in her five matches. Beth Mooney has scored 132 runs, while Ash Gardner has made 198 runs and taken 11 wickets, giving the side an important all-round option. The bowling attack has also been reliable, with Sophie Luff taking 13 wickets, and the overall balance of the side has helped Trent Rockets finish comfortably at the top.
The Rockets also showed good form towards the end of their league campaign. They went into their final match against Southern Brave knowing that a win would confirm their place at the top and produced another composed performance. They chased down Brave’s target of 118 with two balls remaining to win by three wickets, completing a strong finish to the league stage. Their ability to find different match-winners throughout the tournament has been one of their biggest strengths. Sciver-Brunt has provided experience and stability, Dunkley has been an important source of runs, while Gardner has contributed in both departments. With the direct Final spot now secured, the Rockets can use the extra time to prepare for the biggest match of the competition.
Sunrisers Leeds: Strong Finish Secures Second Place
Sunrisers Leeds finished second with 20 points, recording five wins and three defeats from their eight league matches. Their campaign was not completely smooth, as they suffered defeats against Southern Brave, Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets, but they responded well when the pressure increased. Their final league match against Manchester Super Giants was their biggest statement, as they scored 166/4 before restricting the Super Giants to 125/8, winning by 41 runs. Phoebe Litchfield finished with 289 runs, the highest tally among the three qualified teams, and played an important role at the top of the order. Annabel Sutherland scored 273 runs at an average of 91.00, giving Sunrisers another major batting option. Deepti Sharma took 12 wickets, while the team finished with a strong +1.031 net run rate, which kept them above Southern Brave in the table.
The Sunrisers’ form improved as the league stage moved towards its conclusion. They had a narrow five-run defeat against Trent Rockets on August 2, but came back strongly against London Spirit, Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. They won those three matches before producing their best performance of the season against Manchester Super Giants. The 41-run win was particularly important because it not only confirmed their qualification but also secured second place in the table. Litchfield and Sutherland have given the batting order plenty of confidence, while the bowling group has offered experienced options through Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen and the other bowlers. Sunrisers Leeds will now need to carry that confidence into the Eliminator, where there will be no room for a poor performance.
Southern Brave: Early Success Takes Them into the Eliminator
Southern Brave finished third with 20 points, also winning five of their eight league matches. They had an excellent beginning to the competition, winning their first three games and picking up an important five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds in the process. That early run gave them a strong position in the table, although their results became less consistent later in the competition. Brave lost their final three league matches against Welsh Fire, Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets, but the points they had collected earlier were enough to keep them in the top three. Laura Wolvaardt scored 221 runs, while Maia Bouchier made 185 runs and Jemimah Rodrigues added 143 runs. With the ball, Tilly Corteen-Coleman has taken 14 wickets, the most in the competition, while Sophie Molineux has 13 wicketsand has also scored 106 runs. Brave finished with a +0.107 net run rate, placing them behind Sunrisers despite both teams having 20 points.
Brave’s biggest challenge now will be to bring back the form they showed earlier in the tournament. Their three consecutive defeats at the end of the league stage mean they enter the Eliminator without a recent win, but their earlier victory over Sunrisers Leeds will give them belief. Wolvaardt remains an important part of their batting plans, while Bouchier and Rodrigues give the middle order additional options. The bowling attack has been one of their strongest areas, with Corteen-Coleman leading the wicket charts and Molineux also making a regular impact. Brave will know exactly what is at stake at The Oval: a win will take them to Lord’s, while a defeat will end their campaign. Their ability to handle the pressure of a knockout match could be the biggest factor in deciding their season.
The Hundred Women’s 2026 Knockout Schedule
With all 32 league matches completed, the route to the Women’s Hundred title is now clear. Trent Rockets finished first and therefore earned the most important advantage in the competition: a direct place in the Final. Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave finished second and third, so they will face each other in the Eliminator. The winner of that match will then meet Trent Rockets in the Final at Lord’s. This format gives the Rockets valuable extra time to rest, prepare and study their potential opponents. For Sunrisers and Brave, however, there is no second opportunity, making the Eliminator one of the most important matches of the tournament.
Eliminator: Southern Brave Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Venue: The Oval, London
Time: 6:45 PM IST
Reserve Day: Included
The Eliminator will bring together two teams that finished the league stage on 20 points each, although Sunrisers Leeds finished higher because of their better net run rate. Sunrisers will enter the game with confidence after their convincing 41-run win over Manchester Super Giants, while Brave will take encouragement from their earlier victory over the Sunrisers. There will be plenty of quality on both sides, with Litchfield and Sutherland leading the Sunrisers’ batting, while Wolvaardt and Bouchier will be important for Brave. The bowling contest will also be interesting, particularly with Corteen-Coleman, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, in the Brave attack. With a place in the Final at stake, both teams will have to start well and deal with the pressure of a straight knockout.
Final: Trent Rockets Women vs Eliminator Winner
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Venue: Lord’s, London
Time: 6:45 PM IST
Reserve Day: Included
Trent Rockets will now wait for the result of the Eliminator before completing their preparations for the Final. Their league record of seven wins from eight matches and 28 points makes them the strongest team on paper, while their +1.391 net run rate shows the margin of their overall dominance. Dunkley has scored 260 runs, Sciver-Brunt has 219 and Gardner has added 198 runs along with 11 wickets. The Rockets also have other players who have contributed at important moments, which has made them difficult to beat throughout the league stage. Whoever wins the Eliminator will therefore face a well-rested and confident Rockets side at Lord’s, with the 2026 Women’s Hundred title on the line.
The Road to the 2026 Women’s Hundred Final
The final route to the trophy is now straightforward, with Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds meeting at The Oval on August 14. The winner will travel to Lord’s two days later to face Trent Rockets in the Final. The three qualified teams have taken different routes to this stage: Trent Rockets were consistent from start to finish, Sunrisers recovered well after a difficult period, while Brave’s strong opening to the competition helped them remain in the top three. The individual numbers also show the quality across these sides, with Litchfield, Sutherland, Dunkley and Wolvaardt among the leading run-scorers. On the bowling side, Corteen-Coleman leads with 14 wickets, while Molineux and Luff have taken 13 each.
The league stage has decided the three teams that remain in the competition, but the knockout matches will decide the champion. Trent Rockets have earned the reward for finishing first by going directly into the Final, while Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave must win the Eliminator to keep their title hopes alive. The tournament has already produced several strong individual performances, with Phoebe Litchfield leading Sunrisers Leeds with 289 runs, Annabel Sutherland on 273, Sophia Dunkley on 260 and Laura Wolvaardt on 221. Corteen-Coleman has led the bowling charts with 14 wickets, followed by Molineux and Luff with 13 wickets each. With three strong teams, several in-form players and everything to play for, the final two matches at The Oval and Lord’s will bring The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 to its conclusion.
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