Heading into this clash in The Women’s Hundred 2026, London Spirit Women occupy 4th place with 6 points from 4 games, recording 1 win, 2 losses, and a tie, holding a net run rate of -0.833. Sunrisers Leeds Women sit just below them in 6th spot with 4 points from 3 matches. Leeds have 1 win and 2 defeats under their belt but carry a solid positive net run rate of +0.469, meaning a win here would immediately catapult them past Spirit and right back into the mid-table mix.
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
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
Players to watch out:
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has made a vital impact in her 3 outings, scoring 87 runs while remaining unbeaten once to carry an impressive average of 43.50. Her runs have come rapidly off 66 balls at a sharp strike rate of 131.81, topped by a best effort of 35. She has comfortably cleared the infield throughout her stays, striking 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk has provided crucial lower-middle order firepower, totaling 102 runs in 4 innings with a best score of 41 not out. Operating at an average of 34.00 and a strike rate of 130.76, she has shown great intent in her 78 balls faced. Her boundary hitting has been particularly lethal, clearing the ropes for 6 sixes alongside 4 fours.
Cassidy McCarthy
Cassidy McCarthy has offered fantastic control and discipline, taking 3 wickets across 3 matches. She has bowled 35 balls (7 overs) while giving away only 32 runs, keeping her economy rate down to an impressive 5.48. Holding a tight average of 10.66 and a best spell of 2 for 14, she has kept scoring opportunities very brief for opposing batters.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp has been a dominant force with the ball, claiming 9 wickets in 4 matches at a microscopic average of 7.77. Across her 80 balls (16 overs), she has bowled 2 maidens and conceded only 70 runs, resulting in an elite economy rate of 5.25. Her best figures of 3 for 12 showcase just how dangerous she remains at the top level.
Pitch:
A classic English surface heavily dictated by cloud cover, capable of offering fierce swing and seam movement when overcast, but quickly turning into a fluent batting surface under bright skies with consistent bounce and carry.
Weather:
Warm and cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching a high of 26°C and dropping to around 14°C. The forecast predicts a complete and interrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Amy Jones, Marizanne Kapp
Match Details:
Date – August 04, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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