SRL W vs BP W 24 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Sunrisers Leeds Women (SRL-W) produced a clinical all-round performance to register a commanding 9-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix Women (BP-W) in The Hundred Women 2026. After restricting Birmingham Phoenix Women to 107/9 from 100 balls, SRL-W chased down the target comfortably in just 69 balls, thanks to a sensational unbeaten knock from Phoebe Litchfield, who was deservedly named Player of the Match.
Birmingham Phoenix Women Struggle After Top-Order Collapse
Batting first, Birmingham Phoenix Women endured a disastrous start as their top order failed to make an impact. Opener Davina Perrin was dismissed for a six-ball duck, while experienced batter Tammy Beaumont managed only four runs. Alice Capsey also departed early for six, leaving the side under pressure.
Captain Ellyse Perry tried to rebuild the innings with an attacking 31 off 22 balls, striking six boundaries. However, her promising knock was cut short by Jess Jonassen, preventing Birmingham Phoenix from gaining momentum.
At the other end, Emma Lamb played a fighting innings of 47 runs from 34 deliveries, hitting six fours. She looked set for a half-century before being run out at a crucial stage. Once Lamb departed, the middle and lower order failed to contribute significantly.
Annerie Dercksen (7), Jemima Spence (1), Fatima Sana (1), and Alana King (2) all fell cheaply, as Birmingham Phoenix Women finished with a below-par total of 107/9.
Deepti Sharma and Kate Cross Lead the Bowling Attack
Sunrisers Leeds Women were outstanding with the ball, maintaining pressure throughout the innings.
Deepti Sharma was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for just 11 runs from her 15-ball spell. She dismantled the middle and lower order with her accurate bowling.
Kate Cross also impressed, picking up 2 wickets while conceding only 14 runs. Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, and Cassidy McCarthy chipped in with one wicket each, ensuring Birmingham Phoenix Women never recovered from their poor start.
Phoebe Litchfield Steals the Show in the Chase
Chasing 108, Sunrisers Leeds Women lost Bryony Smith early for 12 after she was dismissed by Fatima Sana.
However, Phoebe Litchfield took complete control of the run chase with a breathtaking display of stroke play. The Australian left-hander smashed an unbeaten 71 off just 33 balls, laced with 13 fours and one six, at an incredible strike rate of 215.15.
She found excellent support from Lauren Winfield-Hill, who remained unbeaten on 26 from 27 balls. Their unbroken partnership guided Sunrisers Leeds Women to victory with ease, sealing the match in just 69 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix Bowlers Fail to Defend a Modest Target
Defending 108 was always going to be a difficult task, and Birmingham Phoenix Women never managed to build sustained pressure.
Fatima Sana claimed the only wicket by dismissing Bryony Smith, but the rest of the bowling attack struggled. Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry, and Alana King were unable to make further breakthroughs as Litchfield dominated the chase.
Turning Point of the Match
The match turned in Sunrisers Leeds Women’s favor during Birmingham Phoenix Women’s batting innings. Early wickets and disciplined bowling prevented BP-W from posting a competitive total. Once Phoebe Litchfield settled at the crease, the chase became a one-sided affair, leaving Birmingham Phoenix with no chance of making a comeback.
Player of the Match
Phoebe Litchfield was deservedly named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 71 off 33 balls, an innings that featured 13 fours and a six. Her explosive knock guided Sunrisers Leeds Women to a comfortable nine-wicket victory and sealed the chase with 31 balls to spare.
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