In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Manchester Super Giants currently find themselves sitting second on the table with six points from two games, boasting an impressive Net Run Rate of +3.288 thanks to a win and an abandoned fixture. Sunrisers Leeds, on the other hand, occupy fifth spot with four points to their name. Having managed a win and a loss in their opening two outings, their NRR stands at +0.943 as they look to build momentum and move up the ladder.
Squads:
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
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, Mia Rogers, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Bex Tyson, Mady Villiers, Natasha Wraith
Players to watch out:
Bryony Smith
Across her 2 matches in the tournament so far, Bryony Smith has scored 52 runs in 2 innings with a top score of 48. She has maintained an average of 26.00 and a strike rate of 133.33 after facing 39 balls. Her stay at the crease includes 7 fours and a single six, giving her side quick starts without getting dismissed for a duck.
Dani Gibson
In her 2 appearances, Dani Gibson has taken 3 wickets across 6 overs (30 balls) with best bowling figures of 2 for 17. She holds a solid bowling average of 16.66 along with a strike rate of 10.00, averaging a wicket every ten deliveries. Though her economy rate sits at 10.00 after giving away 50 runs, her ability to strike key breakthroughs has kept her team in the fight.
Paige Scholfield
Paige Scholfield contributed a handy unbeaten knock for Manchester Originals in her lone outing, scoring 22 runs off just 15 deliveries. Staying not out allowed her to maintain a strong strike rate of 146.66 while striking 2 fours and a six along the way. She provided a brisk finishing kick to keep the scoreboard moving late in the innings.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Ryana MacDonald-Gay delivered a standout bowling performance for Manchester Originals, picking up 4 wickets for just 17 runs in her first appearance. She sent down 16 balls across her spell, ending up with an impressive average of 4.25 and an economy rate of 6.37. Her 4-wicket haul proved crucial in keeping the opposition under control throughout the innings.
Pitch:
The surface offers genuine pace and bounce, but its most famous characteristic is how responsive it is to atmospheric conditions, when overhead clouds roll in, swing and seam bowlers often gain significant assistance. While it can produce excellent periods for run-scoring once a batter is set, the pitch rarely produces dull draws, offering balance between bat and ball throughout a match.
Weather:
The conditions will be cloudy with a high temperature of 26°C, a 20% chance of rain, and southwest winds at 12 mph. Nighttime conditions are expected to be clear with a low temperature of 17°C and a 10% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Grace Ballinger, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Match Details:
Date – July 28, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports Network.
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