The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown at the Kia Oval as Southern Brave Women take on Sunrisers Leeds Women in the Eliminator of the Women’s Hundred 2026. Both franchises wrapped up their group stage campaigns tied on 20 points with identical records of five wins and three losses, but Leeds snatched second spot on the table courtesy of a vastly superior net run rate.
Southern Brave might have dropped their last three fixtures, but they will take plenty of belief from the fact that they comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds earlier in the tournament when they rolled them for 116 at Headingley. On the flip side, Sunrisers Leeds head into this knockout clash brimming with confidence after dismantling Manchester Super Giants in a high-pressure, do-or-die game to seal their playoff berth.
Squads:
Southern Brave Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Ellie Anderson, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Phoebe Franklin, Katherine Fraser, Daisy Gibb, Sarah Glenn, Jodi Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Rebecca Odgers, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Issy Wong
Sunrisers Leeds Women’s Cricket Team
Florence Miller, Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson (C), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katie Jones, Hannah Baker, Cassidy McCarthy, Rachel Slater, Claudie Cooper, Kate Cross
Players to watch out:
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield has been in explosive touch across her 8 innings, topping the run charts with an aggregate of 289 runs. Striking at a staggering rate of 168.02 and averaging 41.28, she has regularly dismantled opposition attacks while striking 45 boundaries and 7 sixes. Her unbeaten top score of 71* stands out as a standout effort, complemented by two crucial half-centuries that anchor her side’s batting order.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt has provided dependable top-order stability, accumulating 221 runs across her 8 matches at an average of 31.57. Though she fell just short of a fifty with a best score of 48, her calculated play facing 199 deliveries has grounded several innings. She has found the fence 25 times alongside a single hit over the ropes, maintaining a strike rate of 111.05 throughout her campaign.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Tilly Corteen-Coleman leads the wicket-taking charts with 13 dismissals across her 8 outings, establishing herself as a genuine threat with the ball. Delivering 155 balls (31 overs), she holds a sharp bowling average of 14.46 and a strike rate of 11.92 alongside a disciplined economy of 7.27. Her finest moment in the tournament came through a superb spell of 3 for 27, cementing her status as a crucial middle-overs option.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma has been exceptional with her control and strike capacity, picking up 12 wickets in 8 innings across 26 overs (130 balls). She boasts a razor-sharp bowling average of 12.66 and an impressive strike rate of 10.83, keeping run rates under check with an economy of 7.01. Her standout performance of 3 for 11 highlights her ability to break partnerships and choke the scoring when her team needs it most.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Kennington Oval is traditionally recognized as one of the most balanced surfaces in English cricket. It typically offers true bounce and pace during the early stages, creating favorable conditions for strokeplay and enabling batters to play their shots with confidence.
Weather:
Expect mostly sunny daytime conditions with a high temperature of 33°C and a low of 19°C. Winds are forecast to come from the northwest at 6 mph, alongside a humidity level of 49% and a 5% chance of daytime rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Molineux, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Lizelle Lee, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland
Match Details:
Date – August 14, 2026
Time – 6:45 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Star Sports network.
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