The sixth season of The Hundred, which has been relaunched and is extremely competitive, will finally begin at The Oval. Two new identities from the league’s new ownership era will be introduced in tomorrow’s tournament opener: Sunrisers Leeds Women, who are stepping out with a huge point to prove under their new banner, and MI London Women, who are attempting to preserve the dominant home-ground legacy of their former avatar, the Oval Invincibles. Both teams have put up exceptionally deep, all-star lineups that combine strong foreign match-winners with explosive local talent. Making a big impression early on is essential to gaining momentum in this brief, harsh style since neither team wants to lose this critical opening match.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s formidable top order and the elite all-around depth of Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr to set the pace are key components of MI London’s strategy. They have the tactical adaptability to pinch teams with spin under Hollie Armitage’s direction, but Danielle Gibson’s tough Sunrisers Leeds team will put their credentials to the test right away. With a strong core that includes Deepti Sharma, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen, Leeds can dominate any game. How MI London’s top three respond to Jonassen’s methodical spin adjustments in the middle phases will eventually determine the outcome of the game. This MI London team playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd feels like a whole different beast, probably winning the game in the crucial final 25 balls, even though Leeds had the advantage from prior head-to-head records under their former identities. Leeds has the advantage based on previous head-to-head results under their former identities, but this MI London team playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd feels like a whole different beast, perhaps winning the game in the crucial final 25 balls.
Squads:
MI London
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Francesca Sweet, Hollie Armitage (C), Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli, Eleanor Threlkeld, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack
Sunrisers Leeds
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
Head-to-Head:
Played – 5
MI London won – 1
Sunrisers Leeds won – 4
When it comes to this rivalry, Sunrisers Leeds hold all the cards. Out of the five times these two sides have clashed, Leeds have absolutely dominated the narrative with four emphatic victories. MI London, on the other hand, have found themselves firmly on the back foot, managing to scrap together just a single win. If MI London want to turn the tide, they aren’t just looking for a win—they need to figure out a way to completely break the Sunrisers’ psychological stranglehold
Fixtures
MI London
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 21st July | vs Sunrisers Leeds |
| 25th July | vs Welsh Fire |
| 27th July | vs Southern Brave |
| 29th July | vs London Spirit |
| 2nd August | vs Manchester Super Giants |
| 6th August | vs London Spirit |
| 8th August | vs Trent Rockets |
| 12th August | vs Birmingham Phoenix |
Sunrisers Leeds
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 21st July | vs MI London |
| 25th July | vs Southern Brave |
| 28th July | vs Manchester Super Giants |
| 2nd August | vs Trent Rockets |
| 4th August | vs London Spirit |
| 7th August | vs Birmingham Phoenix |
| 9th August | vs Welsh Fire |
| 11th August | vs Manchester Super Giants |
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Caribbean | Rush |
| India | Star Network |
| MENA | Cricbuzz TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| North America | Willow TV |
| Pakistan | Tapmad |
| SE Asia | Cricbuzz TV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |