In an action-packed encounter at Leeds, the Manchester Super Giants Women extended their remarkable undefeated run in The Hundred 2026 by defeating Sunrisers Leeds Women by four wickets on July 28. Chasing a competitive target of 143 runs off 100 balls in the tournament’s 10th fixture, the Super Giants displayed resilience and world-class skill. While the run chase featured high-octane strokeplay, the match’s most memorable moment came courtesy of a jaw-dropping fielding effort from Indian star Deepti Sharma.
Flying Deepti Sharma grabs a stunner to remove Paige Scholfield
The defensive highlight of the clash unfolded on the 41st ball of the second innings. Sunrisers leg-spinner Hannah Baker tossed up a full delivery on the stumps, tempting Manchester’s Paige Scholfield to go inside-out over the off-side cover region. However, Scholfield sliced the ball terribly off the toe end of the bat toward the backward point region.
Positioned at backward point, Deepti read the trajectory instantly. Tracking the ball accurately, she covered significant ground to her left before launching into a low, horizontal dive. Reaching out with her non-dominant left hand, Deepti held onto a breathtaking single-handed grab just millimeters above the turf. The stunning dismissal sent Scholfield back to the pavilion for 5 off 5 balls, leaving the Super Giants at 61/2 and leaving commentators and fans in awe of her fielding prowess.
Here’s the video:
DEEPTI SHARMA HAS DONE IT AGAIN 😱#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/4es23ACVXn
— The Hundred (@thehundred) July 28, 2026
MSG-W overcome SRL-W and extend unbeaten streak in The Hundred Women’s 2026
Earlier in the match, Sunrisers Leeds posted a formidable total of 142/4 in their allotted 100 balls after being put under pressure. Key top-order contributions set the baseline, with Bryony Smith scoring 26 off 22 balls and Phoebe Litchfield adding 31 off 26. Annabel Sutherland accelerated the innings with a fluent 35 off 24 deliveries, before late flourishes from skipper Dani Gibson (18* off 6) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (17* off 13) pushed the total past 140.
In reply, Manchester Super Giants experienced a roller-coaster chase. Despite a rapid 35-run opening stand inside the Powerplay, a sudden middle-order wobble saw MSG-W slump from 61/1 to 71/5 due to sharp bowling from Cassidy McCarthy (1/16) and Jess Jonassen (1/34), alongside two crucial run-outs.
However, opener Smriti Mandhana proved unstoppable. The Indian superstar played a match-winning masterclass, hammering an unbeaten 88 off just 50 balls, studded with 7 fours and 4 huge sixes. Supported by skipper Meg Lanning (24 off 18) early on and a calm finish by Kathryn Bryce (9* off 6), Mandhana guided her side to 147/6 with four balls remaining. Earning the Player of the Match award for her sensational 88* and two field catches, Mandhana ensured Manchester Super Giants maintained their perfect start to the campaign.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
