The stage is set for a compelling clash at the iconic Kennington Oval as MI London Women host Manchester Super Giants Women in the 18th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026. MI London, captained by Hollie Armitage, sit near the bottom of the points table following three defeats and a dramatic tied encounter against London Spirit in their previous outing. Despite the squad’s collective struggles, star all-rounder Hayley Matthews has been standard-bearer in form, leading both the run charts and wicket counts for her side.
On the other hand, Meg Lanning’s Manchester Super Giants Women enter this fixture occupying third place in the standings with two victories, eager to bounce back following a recent defeat to Trent Rockets. Manchester’s top order boasts formidable international firepower with Smriti Mandhana and Lanning, complimented by the versatile all-round skills of Kathryn Bryce and the world-class left-arm spin of Sophie Ecclestone. With the Kennington Oval offering a balanced surface, early momentum in the Powerplay will be crucial. MI London urgently need marquee stars like Amelia Kerr and Danni Wyatt-Hodge to deliver in unison to claim their first win, while Manchester will target a clinical performance to consolidate their playoff push.
MIL-W vs MSG-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: August 2, 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT/ 3:00 pm local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
MIL-W vs MSG-W, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 5 | MI London Women won: 4 | Manchester Super Giants Women won: 1 | No result/tied: 1
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The surface at the Kennington Oval generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, featuring true bounce and consistent pace that encourages strokeplay early on. Fast bowlers can expect modest carry with the new ball under warm afternoon conditions, making the Powerplay crucial for both openers and seamers. As the match progresses and the surface wears, spinners will find subtle turn and variable grip during the middle overs. With true bounce and rapid outfields, batters who settle in can score freely. Captains winning the toss are likely to field first, aiming to restrict the opposition on a fresh pitch.
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
Manchester Super Giants Women: Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning (c), Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Joanne Gardner, Sophie Ecclestone, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Grace Ballinger, Natasha Wraith, Grace Scrivens, Rebecca Tyson
MIL-W vs MSG-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MIL-W win the toss and bowl first
- MSG-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- MSG-W’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- MSG-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.
