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MIL W vs SUL W 1st Match Report | The Hundred Women 2026

MIL W vs SUL W Match Report & Highlights: SUL W Start The Hundred Women 2026 With 7-Wicket Victory

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MIL W vs SUL W 1st Match Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Sunrisers Leeds Women made a winning start to The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 with a commanding 7-wicket victory over MI London Women. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Sunrisers produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict MI London Women to 107/8 from 100 balls. In reply, they comfortably chased down the target in just 69 balls, thanks to an outstanding knock from Player of the Match Phoebe Litchfield.

MI London Women Struggle After Bright Start

MI London Women got off to a positive start with Hayley Matthews scoring 33 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Danni Wyatt-Hodge also looked in good touch, contributing 29 from 20 deliveries with three boundaries.

However, once the opening pair was dismissed, the innings lost momentum. Amelia Kerr managed 13 runs, captain Hollie Armitage scored 9, while Chinelle Henry added only 6. The middle and lower order failed to accelerate, and MI London Women finished with a below-par total of 107/8.

Sunrisers Leeds Women’s bowlers maintained excellent control throughout the innings. Deepti Sharma claimed 2 wickets for 20 runs, while captain Danielle Gibson also picked up 2 wickets. Annabel Sutherland, Hannah Baker, and Cassidy McCarthy chipped in with one wicket each, ensuring MI London never gained momentum.

Phoebe Litchfield Stars in Comfortable Chase

Chasing 108, Sunrisers Leeds Women lost Bryony Smith early for just 4, while Jess Jonassen was run out after scoring 14.

The match then belonged to Phoebe Litchfield, who played a brilliant attacking innings of 43 runs from just 26 balls, smashing seven fours and one six. She dominated the MI London bowlers and put her side firmly in control of the chase.

After Litchfield’s dismissal, Annabel Sutherland remained unbeaten on 30 from 23 balls, while captain Danielle Gibson finished the game in style with an unbeaten 12 off 7 balls. Sunrisers Leeds Women reached 109/3 in just 69 balls, sealing victory with 31 balls to spare.

For MI London Women, Alexa Stonehouse and Kirstie Gordon picked up one wicket each, but the bowlers could not defend the modest target.

Turning Point of the Match

The turning point came when Deepti Sharma and Danielle Gibson removed MI London Women’s top-order batters in quick succession, preventing them from posting a competitive total. Chasing only 108, Phoebe Litchfield’s aggressive stroke play ensured Sunrisers Leeds Women never came under pressure.

Player of the Match

Phoebe Litchfield (Sunrisers Leeds Women)

Phoebe Litchfield was named Player of the Match for her match-winning 43 off 26 balls, an innings featuring 7 fours and 1 six. Her fearless batting took the game away from MI London Women and laid the foundation for a comfortable victory.

Match Summary

MI London Women: 107/8 (100 balls)

Sunrisers Leeds Women: 109/3 (69 balls)

Result: Sunrisers Leeds Women won by 7 wickets.

Player of the Match: Phoebe Litchfield

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Who won the MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women match in The Hundred Women 2026?

Sunrisers Leeds Women defeated MI London Women by 7 wickets in the opening match of The Hundred Women 2026.

Who was the Player of the Match in MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women?

Phoebe Litchfield was named Player of the Match for her match-winning innings of 43 runs off 26 balls.

What was the final score of MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women?

MI London Women scored 107/8 in 100 balls, while Sunrisers Leeds Women chased the target by scoring 109/3 in 69 balls.