Sunrisers Leeds, led by skipper Danielle Gibson, were up against Southern Brave, led by skipper Sophie Molineux, at Headingley, Leeds, in the 5th match of the ongoing 6th edition of the Women’s Hundred, in the first game of the first double-header day of the tournament on 25th July 2026.
Trent Rockets thrashed the Birmingham Phoenix by 9 wickets at Edgbaston on 24th July 2026 in the 4th match of the tournament.
The Sunrisers Leeds had a forced change as Darcey Carter replaced Kate Cross, who suffered an injury scare in the previous clash while fielding. Southern Brave retained the same side that took the field in their previous encounter.
Issy Wong cleaned up Jess Jonassen for a 2-ball duck on the first ball of her spell after the Southern Brave skipper Sophie Molineux won the toss and opted to bowl first. Phoebe Litchfield joined Bryony Smith at the crease, and the duo led some recovery with a much-needed 21-run stand for the 2nd wicket. The young left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman broke the stand, by sending Phoebe Litchfield (8 off 11 balls) back to the pavilion in the 6th set of the innings to provide the 2nd breakthrough for Southern Brave.
Annabel Sutherland joined opening batter Bryony Smith at the crease, and the duo stitched a vital 57-run stand for the 3rd wicket, setting up a solid platform for the final flourish. Sarah Glenn picked up Annabel Sutherland (22 off 19 balls) in the 13th set of the innings to provide the much-needed 3rd breakthrough for her side. Leeds suffered a mini collapse as they lost their next three wickets for just 3 runs, and as a result, were reduced to 81/6, with 27 balls still in hand.
A quick-fire 29-run stand for the 7th wicket between Darcey Carter and Deepti Sharma (23 off 15 balls) took them past the 100-run mark. The Sunrisers Leeds were eventually bundled out for 116 in their quota of 100 deliveries. Bryony Smith (48 off 34 balls) top-scored with the bat for the home side.
Issy Wong (20-11-15-3), Tilly Corteen-Coleman (20-8-25-2), and skipper Sophie Molineux (20-7-19-1) were the top performers with the ball for Southern Brave.
Chasing a target of 117, the Brave openers Maia Bouchier and the wicket-keeper batter Lizelle Lee got their side off to a decent 17-run opening stand. The Sunrisers pacers Cassidy McCarthy and skipper Danielle Gibson brought them back into the contest, reducing the Southern Brave to 36/3 in the 8th set of the run chase.
Skipper Sophie Molineux joined Jemimah Rodrigues at the crease, and the duo led the recovery with a much-needed 35-run stand for the 4th wicket, which was followed by another 39-run stand alongside Jodi Grewcock (13 off 11 balls) that settled the nerves in the visitor’s camp. Jemimah Rodrigues stayed unbeaten on 42* (34 balls) to guide Southern Brave over the line with 5 wickets in hand and four balls to spare.
Cassidy McCarthy (20-11-14-2), Annabel Sutherland (20-9-16-1), and Jess Jonassen (16-9-19-1) were the top performers with the ball for Sunrisers Leeds. Jemimah Rodrigues was awarded the Player of the Match courtesy of her crucial 42* (34 balls) knock with the bat for her side in the run chase. Her knock included 4 boundaries, playing a crucial role as Southern Brave sealed their 2nd consecutive victory in the ongoing edition.
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