The 6th edition of the Women’s Hundred (21 July–16 August 2026) is entering its decisive phase, with eight franchises battling for three knockout berths. The side topping the league table earns direct entry to the final at Lord’s on 16 August, while the second- and third-placed teams contest the Eliminator. With just a handful of league games remaining, every result and net run rate (NRR) could prove pivotal.
Trent Rockets: On the Brink of Knockout Confirmation
Ashleigh Gardner’s Trent Rockets sit atop the table with 20 points from six games (5 wins, 1 loss), buoyed by a commanding NRR of +1.605. Their only defeat came against London Spirit by five wickets on 26 July at Trent Bridge. A single victory in their remaining fixtures versus MI London or Southern Brave would mathematically seal their knockout qualification. Given their superior NRR, they remain the strongest contenders to finish first and secure direct passage to the final.
Southern Brave: All But Through Under New Leadership
Appointed captain Sophie Molineux has led Southern Brave with distinction, steering them to an unbeaten five-match run before their first loss to Welsh Fire by four wickets on 3 August in Cardiff. Also on 20 points from six games (5 wins, 1 loss), they sit second with an NRR of +0.399. A win in either of their remaining matches against Manchester Super Giants or Trent Rockets would confirm their knockout spot, keeping their hopes of a top two finish alive.
Manchester Super Giants: Fate in Their Own Hands
Meg Lanning’s Manchester Super Giants occupy third place with 14 points from six games (3 wins, 2 losses, 1 no-result versus Birmingham Phoenix on 26 July) and an NRR of +0.613. To guarantee qualification, they must win both remaining fixtures against Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds. Should they drop one, they’ll need favourable results elsewhere, specifically, at least one loss each by Welsh Fire, Sunrisers Leeds, London Spirit, and Birmingham Phoenix.
Welsh Fire: Must-Win Run to Stay Alive
Under Georgia Wareham’s temporary captaincy (after Sophie Devine’s calf injury), Welsh Fire are fourth with 12 points from six games (3 wins, 3 losses) and an NRR of +0.345. Their path requires winning both remaining games against Sunrisers Leeds and London Spirit, coupled with at least one Manchester Super Giants loss. Any slip-up likely ends their campaign.
Sunrisers Leeds: The Outside Contenders
Danielle Gibson’s Sunrisers Leeds are fifth with 8 points from five games (2 wins, 3 losses) and an NRR of +0.319. They must win all three remaining fixtures, against Birmingham Phoenix, Welsh Fire, and Manchester Super Giants, and hope for multiple upsets above them to sneak into the top three.
London Spirit: Slim Hopes, Big Margins Needed
Charlie Dean’s London Spirit are sixth with 6 points from five games (1 win, 3 losses, 1 tie vs MI London) and an NRR of –0.759. Their only realistic route is to win all remaining games against MI London, Birmingham Phoenix, and Welsh Fire by large margins, while relying on losses by Manchester Super Giants, Sunrisers Leeds, and Welsh Fire.
Birmingham Phoenix: NRR Woes Cloud Narrow Path
Ellyse Perry’s Birmingham Phoenix are seventh with 6 points from five games (1 win, 3 losses, 1 no-result) and a severely damaged NRR of –1.954. They must win all three remaining matches, versus Sunrisers Leeds, London Spirit, and MI London, by substantial margins and require a near-perfect set of results elsewhere.
MI London: Knockout Dreams on a Knife Edge
Hollie Armitage’s MI London are bottom with just 2 points from five games (4 losses, 1 tie vs London Spirit) and an NRR of –1.540. They have yet to register a win. A Manchester Super Giants victory would eliminate them mathematically, even if they triumph in all remaining games against London Spirit, Trent Rockets, and Birmingham Phoenix.
