Hand-picked stories you can't miss

Manchester Super Giants Women (MSG W) will take on Sunrisers Leeds Women (SRL W) in Match 30 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Tuesday, August 11.
MSG Women have won four of their seven matches and currently occupy third place in the points table. Sunrisers Leeds are just below them in fourth position, also with four wins, but head into the contest on the back of three consecutive victories. With both sides fighting for a place in the top three, individual battles could play a major role in deciding the outcome.
Here are three key player battles to watch out for:
Smriti Mandhana has been in excellent form for Manchester Super Giants this season and will be one of the biggest threats to the Sunrisers Leeds bowling attack. The left-handed opener has scored 204 runs in six innings at an average of 40.80 and a strike rate of 136.00. She has also hit 18 fours and eight sixes, with an unbeaten 88 as her best score.
Mandhana’s ability to score quickly at the top will be important for MSG, especially against a Sunrisers side that has won its last three matches.
Standing in her way will be India’s experienced all-rounder Deepti Sharma. The spinner has been one of SRL’s most reliable bowlers, taking 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.10. Her best figures are 3/11, while she has conceded 6.83 runs per hundred balls.
The battle between Mandhana’s attacking batting and Deepti’s accuracy could be crucial in the powerplay.
Phoebe Litchfield has been the standout batter for Sunrisers Leeds this season. She is currently the leading run-scorer in The Hundred Women’s Competition, with 262 runs in seven innings at an average of 43.66 and a remarkable strike rate of 163.75.
The Australian batter has scored two fifties, with a highest score of 71*, while also smashing 40 fours and six sixes. Her ability to dominate the bowling from the outset makes her a major threat to MSG.
However, Manchester Super Giants have one of the best spinners in the competition in Sophie Ecclestone. The England star has picked up eight wickets in six matches and has been extremely economical, conceding just 5.15 runs per hundred balls. Her best figures are 3/14.
Litchfield’s aggressive approach against Ecclestone’s tight bowling could be one of the most interesting contests of the match.
Annabel Sutherland has been outstanding for Sunrisers Leeds with both bat and ball. She has scored 211 runs in six innings at an exceptional average of 70.33 and a strike rate of 156.29. Her highest score is 59*, and she has also struck seven sixes.
Sutherland has contributed with the ball as well, taking six wickets in seven matches.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay will be tasked with stopping her. The MSG pacer has taken eight wickets in six matches, including excellent figures of 4/17. She has a bowling strike rate of 11.87, highlighting her ability to pick up wickets regularly.
Sutherland’s power-hitting against MacDonald-Gay’s wicket-taking ability could prove decisive in the middle overs.
The Sports Live Hub (SLH) provides the most comprehensive gateway for global cricket fans to follow the The Hundred 2026.
Our hub sports live stream is optimized for high-intensity T20 action. By leveraging advanced server technology, SLH ensures that your stream remains stable even during the highest viewership peaks. Watch the battle without the frustration of buffering or lag.
The sport hub live streaming interface on SLH offers more than just a video feed. Fans can access a real-time AI Overview of the match, featuring live win-probability shifts, player impact scores, and ball-by-ball tactical analysis. It is the perfect companion for viewers who want to stay ahead of the game with professional-grade insights.
We are committed to making cricket accessible to a worldwide audience. By visiting the SLH portal, users can find verified pathways to watch sports live for free through authorized regional partner trials, free-to-air digital gateways, and promotional streaming passes. Join millions of fans globally as we witness the drama of the The Hundred 2026.
cricket
cricket
cricket