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SB W vs MIL W 9 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026

Southern Brave Women’s Thrilling Victory, Hayley Matthews’ 4-Wicket Spell Could Not Save MI London Women from Defeat

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SB W vs MIL W 9 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Southern Brave Women (SB-W) registered a thrilling one-run victory over MI London Women in a closely fought encounter of The Hundred Women’s competition. Batting first, Southern Brave Women scored 126/7 in 100 balls, while MI London Women fought hard but finished on 125/3.

The match produced several brilliant individual performances. Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout performer for Southern Brave Women, while Hayley Matthews delivered a sensational four-wicket spell for MI London Women. However, Matthews’ effort was not enough as Southern Brave Women held their nerve to secure a memorable win.

Southern Brave Women Set a Competitive Total

Southern Brave Women got off to a flying start with Maia Bouchier leading the attack. She scored 31 runs from 22 balls, smashing 5 fours at a strike rate of 140.91. However, her innings was cut short when Hayley Matthews dismissed her.

Lizelle Lee added quick runs at the top, scoring 9 runs from 7 balls with one boundary before being caught off Tara Norris’ bowling.

Laura Wolvaardt played a composed knock and provided stability to the innings. She scored 35 runs from 30 balls, hitting 4 fours at a strike rate of 116.67, but Amelia Kerr removed her by bowling her out.

Jemimah Rodrigues played a match-defining innings in the middle order. She scored 32 runs from 22 balls, including 3 fours, with an impressive strike rate of 145.45. Her attacking batting helped Southern Brave Women build a competitive score.

Captain Sophie Molineux scored 4 runs from 7 balls before being dismissed by Hayley Matthews. Jodi Grewcock contributed 6 runs from 5 balls, while Isabelle Wong scored 1 run. Naomi Dattani remained unbeaten on 5 runs from 3 balls, and Sarah Glenn stayed not out without scoring.

Southern Brave Women finished their innings at 126/7 with 3 extras added to the total.

Hayley Matthews Shines With Four Wickets

MI London Women’s bowling attack kept Southern Brave Women under pressure throughout the innings.

Hayley Matthews was the pick of the bowlers, delivering a brilliant spell of 4 wickets for 22 runs in 20 balls. She dismissed Maia Bouchier, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux, and Jodi Grewcock to give MI London Women crucial breakthroughs.

Amelia Kerr also impressed with the ball, taking 1 wicket while conceding only 21 runs from her 20 balls. Nicola Carey bowled economically, giving away 18 runs from 20 balls and taking 1 wicket.

Tara Norris picked up 1 wicket for 24 runs in 15 balls, while Chinelle Henry and Danielle Gregory remained wicketless. Henry conceded 27 runs from 15 balls, and Gregory gave away 14 runs from 10 balls.

MIL W Batting: Wyatt-Hodge’s Fifty Keeps Hope Alive

Chasing 127 runs, MI London Women started positively but lost wickets at important moments.

Hayley Matthews contributed with the bat as well, scoring 32 runs from 28 balls with 4 fours. However, Isabelle Wong dismissed her at a crucial stage.

Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge played a brilliant unbeaten innings and kept MI London Women alive until the final ball. She scored 52 runs from 42 balls, hitting 4 fours at a strike rate of 123.81.

Captain Hollie Armitage provided valuable support with 27 runs from 21 balls, including 3 fours, before being dismissed by Sarah Glenn.

Chinelle Henry scored 2 runs from 4 balls before being bowled by Sophie Molineux. Nicola Carey remained unbeaten on 8 runs from 5 balls, including one four.

Despite Wyatt-Hodge’s outstanding half-century, MI London Women fell just one run short and finished at 125/3.

Bowlers Defend Narrow Target Successfully

Southern Brave Women’s bowlers showed great control while defending a small total.

Isabelle Wong played a key role by taking 1 wicket for 20 runs from her 20 balls. She dismissed Hayley Matthews and created pressure on MI London Women.

Sophie Molineux also contributed with the ball, taking 1 wicket for 22 runs in 20 balls. She dismissed Chinelle Henry at an important moment.

Sarah Glenn claimed the crucial wicket of MI London Women captain Hollie Armitage. She finished with figures of 1 wicket for 24 runs from 20 balls.

Lauren Bell bowled 20 balls and conceded 30 runs without taking a wicket. Tilly Corteen-Coleman gave away 25 runs from 15 balls, while Jodi Grewcock bowled an economical spell, conceding only 3 runs from 5 balls.

The disciplined bowling effort helped Southern Brave Women defend their total and secure a dramatic one-run win.

Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues

Southern Brave Women’s Jemimah Rodrigues was awarded the Player of the Match for her crucial contribution with the bat.

Rodrigues scored a valuable 32 runs from 22 balls, smashing 3 fours and maintaining a strike rate of 145.45. Her quick innings played a major role in helping Southern Brave Women post a competitive total and eventually win the thrilling contest by one run.

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