🌀 “Champions Face a Brave Challenge for the Final”
Sunrisers Leeds Women meet Southern Brave Women in the Eliminator of The Hundred Women's Competition 2026 at The Oval, London. The winner will secure a place in the final against Trent Rockets Women, who finished top of the league table and qualified directly for the title match.
Sunrisers Leeds enter the knockout match with significant momentum after defeating Manchester Super Giants Women by 41 runs in their final league fixture. Annabel Sutherland produced an unbeaten 62 from 36 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield also played a major role in the victory. The result lifted Sunrisers into second place with 20 points.
Southern Brave also finished the league stage with five wins and three defeats, but their net run rate left them third. They will now need to overcome the reigning champions to reach another Hundred final.
⚡ Match Preview & Key Players
This is a high-pressure knockout contest where recent momentum, experienced international players and the ability to handle the decisive moments could determine the result.
Sunrisers Leeds Women
🔥 Phoebe Litchfield – One of the most dangerous batters in the Sunrisers lineup. Her ability to score quickly at the top can put the opposition under immediate pressure.
⭐ Annabel Sutherland – Coming off an unbeaten 62 against Manchester Super Giants, Sutherland enters the Eliminator in excellent batting form and provides valuable all-round ability.
🎯 Deepti Sharma – An experienced all-rounder whose left-arm spin and batting depth give Sunrisers additional balance in a knockout match.
Southern Brave Women
🔥 Laura Wolvaardt – A world-class top-order batter whose ability to build an innings while maintaining a strong scoring rate makes her a major threat.
⭐ Jemimah Rodrigues – An attacking middle-order batter capable of changing the momentum of an innings through aggressive stroke play.
🌀 Sophie Molineux – A versatile all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and left-arm spin and provide control during the middle phase.
Player selections remain subject to the official playing XI.
🏟 Venue & Pitch Report – The Oval, London
The Eliminator moves to The Oval, where the pressure of a knockout match can be just as important as the pitch itself. Batters who settle quickly should have opportunities to score, while bowlers who vary their pace and maintain disciplined lines can make an impact.
🏏 Batters: Good value for attacking stroke play once settled.
💨 Fast Bowlers: New-ball discipline and variations should be important.
🌀 Spinners: Middle-over control could become a major factor.
🎯 Expected First Innings Score: 135–145 runs
📈 Advantage: Sunrisers Leeds have a slight edge because of their stronger recent momentum and championship experience.
📊 Recent Form & KickHour Best Prediction Market
🔸 Sunrisers Leeds Women: Finished second with five wins from eight matches and secured their Eliminator place by beating Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs.
🔸 Southern Brave Women: Finished third with five wins from eight matches and will now face Sunrisers Leeds for the remaining place in the final.
🔸 Knockout Factor: Both teams finished on 20 points, making this a closely matched contest. Sunrisers' superior net run rate secured second place, while Southern Brave finished third.
KickHour Best Prediction Market
Sunrisers Leeds: 59%
Southern Brave: 41%
🎯 KickHour Correct Score Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds: 137–144
Southern Brave: 128–135
🪙 KickHour Toss Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds Women are slightly more likely to win the toss and choose to field first, giving their bowling attack an opportunity to assess the conditions before beginning the chase.
🌤 Weather & Match Conditions
The Oval should provide a good setting for a high-pressure Hundred knockout. With both sides possessing strong top-order batters, the powerplay period could have a major influence on the final result. Avoiding early wickets and maintaining scoring pressure through the middle phase will be crucial.
KickHour Final Verdict
🏆 KickHour Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Leeds Women
📊 KickHour Best Prediction Market: Sunrisers Leeds Women – 59% chance of winning
🎯 Correct Score Prediction: Sunrisers Leeds Women 137–144, Southern Brave Women 128–135
⭐ Player to Watch: Annabel Sutherland
🔑 Match Decider: Sunrisers Leeds' top-order firepower and their ability to handle the knockout pressure.
Conclusion
This Eliminator brings together two sides that finished level on 20 points, making it one of the closest contests of the Women's Hundred knockout stage. Southern Brave have the quality to challenge through Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues and Sophie Molineux, but Sunrisers Leeds arrive with considerable confidence after their 41-run victory over Manchester Super Giants. Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 62 in that decisive match further strengthens the case for the reigning champions. With Phoebe Litchfield providing explosive batting and Deepti Sharma adding valuable all-round balance, Sunrisers Leeds have a narrow edge to progress to the final.
🏆 KickHour Prediction: Sunrisers Leeds Women
