The 2026 edition of The Hundred Women’s Competition kicks off at the iconic Kennington Oval in London with a thrilling opening clash between the newly rebranded MI London Women and Sunrisers Leeds Women. Both franchises arrive with refreshed identities and powerhouse rosters, eager to lay down an early marker in this high-octane 100-ball tournament. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, MI London Women will look to make full use of familiar conditions to establish dominance right from ball one.
Led by Hollie Armitage, MI London Women boast a formidable lineup packed with explosive match-winners like Danni Wyatt-Hodge, West Indies star Hayley Matthews, and world-class all-rounder Amelia Kerr. Their combination of top-order firepower and clever spin bowling makes them a tough side to crack on home turf. On the other hand, Danielle Gibson’s Sunrisers Leeds Women carry plenty of punch in their ranks. With Australian stars Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland alongside Indian maestro Deepti Sharma and veteran campaigner Kate Cross, the Leeds unit possesses the tactical depth to spoil the host’s party. Fans can expect a captivating contest filled with tactical battles, big hitting, and high stakes as both teams fight to launch their campaign on a winning note.
MIL-W vs SRL-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: July 21, 7:15 pm IST / 1:45 pm GMT/ 2:45 pm local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
MIL-W vs SRL-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 4 | MI London Women won: 0 | Sunrisers Leeds Women won: 4 | No result/tied: 0
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval pitch generally offers an excellent surface for white-ball cricket, featuring true bounce and carry that allows batters to play their shots freely through the line early on. While the shiny hard top favours stroke play during the opening overs, the surface gradually settles, offering subtle assistance to spin bowlers as the match progresses. Oval boundaries are fairly generous, giving bowlers a slight cushion against mis-hits, yet fast outfield conditions reward good timing. Winning the toss might push captains toward chasing, as the track typically stays true throughout and night conditions under lights make run-scoring relatively comfortable.
Squads:
MI London Women: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Hollie Armitage (c), Amelia Kerr, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Nicola Carey, Tara Norris, Danielle Gregory, Alice Davidson-Richards, Kira Chathli, Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon
Sunrisers Leeds Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Danielle Gibson (c), Annabel Sutherland, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Bryony Smith, Kate Cross, Cassidy McCarthy, Hannah Baker, Claudie Cooper, Chloe Skelton, Katie Jones, Florence Miller, Darcey Carter, Maddie Grace Ward, Sophia Turner
MIL-W vs SRL-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MIL-W win the toss and bowl first
- SRL-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- SRL-W’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- SRL-W win the toss and bowl first
- MIL-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- MIL-W’s total score: 140-150
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
