The showdown for the 2026 Women’s Hundred title comes down to a clash between the season’s two most consistent forces: Sunrisers Leeds Women and Trent Rockets Women. Sunrisers Leeds arrive on a wave of momentum after pushing past Southern Brave in a tense Eliminator, backed by a lineup that has found ways to win from almost any situation. Trent Rockets, on the other hand, earned their direct spot in the final by topping the group stage, building their campaign on ruthless efficiency and top-order dynamic firepower. Both teams have split tight encounters in the past, setting up a final where line margins and composure under pressure will decide who walks away with the trophy.
Sunrisers Leeds’ charge has been defined by individual brilliance backed by collective discipline. Top scorer Phoebe Litchfield has been in blistering form throughout the competition, driving the batting order with a strike rate well above 160 and anchoring their highest totals. Alongside her, Deepti Sharma has been an absolute menace with the ball, tying up batters in the middle overs and taking crucial wickets at an economy rate under eight. If Leeds are to lift the title, they will need this top-and-bottom combination to once again dictate the terms against a stacked Rockets unit.
Trent Rockets hold plenty of trump cards of their own, led by the red-hot form of Sophia Dunkley at the top of the order. Dunkley’s aggressive powerplay hitting has repeatedly stripped opposition bowlers of their plans, giving the Rockets rapid starts all season. Coupled with Samantha Bates’ clever change-ups and economical spells that routinely break dangerous partnerships, Trent Rockets possess the exact depth needed for knockout cricket. Tomorrow at Lord’s, it will come down to which team handles the big-stage nerves better when the first set of five balls is delivered.
Squads:
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
Trent Rockets
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Bess Heath, Eve Jones, Emma Jones, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Beth Mooney, Sophie Munro, Charley Phillips, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out for :
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield has been in phenomenal touch for Sunrisers Leeds Women, sitting at the top of the run-scoring charts with 293 runs across 9 innings. Striking at an explosive 166.47 and averaging 36.62, she has anchored and accelerated the innings with real authority. Her highest score of 71* stands out alongside two half-centuries, while her boundary tally of 46 fours and 7 sixes off 176 balls highlights how cleanly she has hit the ball throughout the tournament.
Sophia Dunkley
Sophia Dunkley has provided reliable firepower for Trent Rockets Women, accumulating 260 runs in 8 innings at a striking rate of 162.50. Averaging 37.14 with a top score of 65, she has consistently set the tone by bringing up three fifties along the way. Facing 160 deliveries overall, her aggressive style is reflected in her 36 fours and 7 sixes, making her one of the most effective top-order batters of the season.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma has spearheaded the bowling unit for Sunrisers Leeds Women, taking 13 wickets in 9 matches to top the wicket-taking charts. Across 29 overs (145 balls), she gave away 176 runs while maintaining a solid economy rate of 7.28 and a tight strike rate of 11.15. With best bowling figures of 3/11 and an average of 13.53, her control and consistency have made her a primary weapon in every match
Samantha Bates
Samantha Bates has been an essential option with the ball for Trent Rockets Women, picking up 11 wickets in 8 innings while maintaining impressive control. Bowling 32 overs (160 balls) and delivering 2 maidens, she kept batters under pressure with an economy rate of 6.41 and an average of 15.54. Her best figures of 3/10 and a bowling strike rate of 14.54 underline how reliably she breaks key partnerships while holding down the run rate
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground is world-famous for its iconic 2.5-meter diagonal slope that drops across the playing surface from the Grandstand side down to the Tavern side. This natural gradient creates a unique playing field where seam and swing bowlers can exploit the angles to deviate the ball into or away from batsmen depending on which end they bowl from. For batters, adjusting to the slope requires careful balance and footwork, as their center of gravity can easily tilt downhill during their stance and shot execution
Weather Report:
Sunday, August 16, 2026, in London, United Kingdom is expected to bring cloudy conditions throughout both the day and night. Temperatures will reach a high of 27°C with a low of 17°C, accompanied by light winds of 6 mph blowing from the northwest. Rain chances remain low at 15% during the daytime and 10% overnight, alongside a humidity level of 58% and a UV index of 4
Fantasy XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor
Match Details :
Date: 16th August, 2026
Time: 6:45 PM
Venue: Lord’s, London, England
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website