Hand-picked stories you can't miss
The Sunrisers Leeds take on the Southern Brave in Match 5 of the 2026 Women’s Hundred at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday, July 24. Both teams come into this clash after winning their opening games in the competition. The Sunrisers come into this clash after beating MI London by seven wickets, restricting the London side to 107 before chasing it down with relative ease.
The Brave beat the Welsh Fire in their opening match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, where, defending a total of 126, they pulled the win back from the jaws of defeat after the Fire needed 18 runs to win in 17 balls with seven wickets in hand. Both teams will be looking to extend their dominant starts to the season.
Here are the top three player battles which could influence the outcome of this contest
Phoebe Litchfield was the Sunrisers Leeds’ best batter in their opener against MI London. She scored a brilliant 26-ball 43 in their relatively easy chase of 108. The southpaw is one of the finest ball-strikers in the women’s game and will be looking to add more runs to her season after a brilliant start. As a fine player of spin, her role would be the takedown of Australia and Brave captain Sophie Molineux. The skipper was at the forefront of the Brave’s comeback win against the Welsh Fire, picking up the Player of the Match with figures of 3 for 16. While Litchfield will be tasked with the takedown, her national team skipper holds the edge in the matchup with two dismissals in five innings, and the southpaw scoring just 19 runs off 25 balls.
Laura Wolvaardt was the top scorer for the Brave in their season opener against the Welsh Fire. The Protea batter scored an unbeaten 45 off 36 balls, which took the Brave to a defendable total of 126 for 7, a knock which included five fours. Batting at number 3, her key matchup would be against Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland. Sutherland conceded just 14 runs in her 20 balls while also picking up a wicket against MI London. She has become a key strike bowler for her teams and will be expected to keep Wolvaardt at bay. The matchup between the pair is balanced, with Wolvaardt scoring 78 runs in 65 balls in 14 innings, and Sutherland has dismissed her counterpart thrice in that span.
Deepti Sharma was one of the key bowlers for the Sunrisers Leeds in their game against MI London, picking up figures of 2 for 20 from 15 balls. The off-spinner has been a key bowler for the Leeds side that won their opening game and is expected to play a vital role in this match as well. Combatting Deepti’s impact would fall on the shoulders of her national counterpart Jemimah Rodrigues, who is a brilliant player of spin. The pair have met in 14 innings, with Rodrigues scoring 112 runs in 72 balls, and Deepti having picked up two wickets. Rodrigues would be looking to get a big score after a disappointing outing in the opener.
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