Match 5 of The Hundred Women 2026 sees Sunrisers Leeds host Southern Brave in a high-stakes clash at Headingley, Leeds. Both sides come into this fixture riding high on confidence after claiming victories in their respective season openers.
Sunrisers Leeds Women made a strong opening statement by dismantling MI London by seven wickets. Their bowling unit, captained by Danielle Gibson and supported by India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma, set the tone by restricting the opposition. The run chase was then effortlessly steered home by Australian dynamite Phoebe Litchfield alongside Annabel Sutherland. Boasting deep batting options and a versatile bowling attack, Leeds will be eager to maintain their winning momentum on home turf.
On the other hand, Southern Brave Women proved their big-match composure by prevailing over Welsh Fire in an 8-run thriller. Powered by crucial top-order runs from Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee, combined with tight bowling spells led by captain Sophie Molineux and Sarah Glenn, the Brave showed why they remain a premier force in the competition. With marquee talent spread right across both squads, fans can expect a fast-paced, competitive contest between two unbeaten lineups looking to stake their claim at the top of the points table.
SRL-W vs SB-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
Date and Time: July 25, 3:30 pm IST / 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am local
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
SRL-W vs SB-W, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 7 | Southern Leeds Women won: 4 | Southern Brave Women won: 2 | No result/tied: 1
Headingley Pitch Report
The surface at Headingley, Leeds, historically offers a well-balanced contest between bat and ball, featuring true bounce and dependable carry. Fast bowlers are likely to extract subtle seam movement and nip early on under overcast or morning conditions, making the new ball phase critical for both sides. Once batters adjust to the pace, the shorter side boundaries at Headingley allow for free-flowing stroke play and big-hitting through the middle and late overs. While spinners may get a touch of grip as the surface dries out, the deck generally remains firm throughout the 100 balls. Given the consistency of the track and the trend in white-ball cricket at this venue, the captain winning the toss is likely to elect to field first to exploit any initial assistance before pacing the chase on a flat surface.
Squads
Southern Brave Women: Lizelle Lee(w), Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux(c), Jodi Grewcock, Naomi Dattani, Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rebecca Odgers, Daisy Gibb, Ellie Anderson, Phoebe Franklin, Katherine Fraser
Sunrisers Leeds Women: Bryony Smith, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill(w), Danielle Gibson(c), Deepti Sharma, Kate Cross, Sophia Turner, Cassidy McCarthy, Hannah Baker, Darcey Carter, Maddie Grace Ward, Claudie Cooper, Chloe Skelton, Katie Jones, Florence Miller
SRL-W vs SB-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- SRL-W win the toss and bowl first
- SB-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- SB-W’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- SB-W win the toss and bowl first
- SRL-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- SRL-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.
