Author: Priya Menon

Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield has reached another major milestone in The Hundred, becoming the fifth player to score 1,000 runs in the Women’s competition. She is also only the second overseas batter, after South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, to achieve the landmark. Litchfield reached the milestone during Sunrisers Leeds’ match against Welsh Fire on August 9 at Headingley. Needing 51 runs before the game, she produced a superb 55 from just 25 balls to lead her side to a comfortable six-wicket victory. Opening the innings with Bryony Smith, Litchfield struck six fours and three sixes to dominate the chase of 122.…

Southern Brave have secured a place in the knockout stage of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 after another strong league campaign. Led by Sophie Molineux, Brave won five of their first seven matches before ending the league stage with three consecutive defeats. Despite that late dip, their early consistency was enough to secure a place in the Eliminator. With the title now only two wins away, Southern Brave will hope to rediscover the form that made them one of the strongest teams during the first half of the competition. Five Straight Wins Build Strong Foundation Southern Brave opened their campaign…

The Women’s Hundred is entering its final week, with the race for the playoffs becoming increasingly intense. India, however, suffered a setback after Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. Southern Brave confirmed the news ahead of their match against Manchester Super Giants on August 8. The other three Indian players in the competition remain firmly involved in the playoff battle. Over the past three days, Deepti Sharma appeared twice for Sunrisers Leeds, facing Birmingham Phoenix on August 7 in Birmingham and Welsh Fire on August 9 in Leeds. Smriti Mandhana and…

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred 2026 after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave. The setback has ended her campaign in England and has also raised concerns over her availability for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026. Rodrigues had been one of Southern Brave’s most important batters this season. Her injury therefore comes at a difficult stage for both the franchise and the Indian team, with the Asia Cup scheduled to begin later this month. Jemimah Rodrigues Hamstring Injury Ends Hundred Campaign Rodrigues picked up the injury during…

Sunrisers Leeds Women kept their playoff hopes alive with an impressive six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire Women in the 27th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at Headingley. After restricting Welsh Fire to 121/8 from 100 balls, Sunrisers Leeds Women completed the chase in only 74 balls to win with 26 deliveries remaining. Phoebe Litchfield was the star of the match, producing an explosive 55 from just 25 balls to help Sunrisers Leeds Women strengthen their position in the playoff race. Deepti Sharma Leads Brilliant Bowling Display Sunrisers Leeds Women won the toss and opted to bowl first, a…

Trent Rockets Women confirmed their place in the knockout stage of The Hundred 2026 after producing a nine-wicket victory over MI London Women at The Oval on August 8. Samantha Bates starred with the ball by taking 3 for 13 as MI London were restricted to 121 for 5. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney then struck unbeaten half-centuries in a commanding chase, helping the Rockets reach 125 for 1 with 18 balls remaining. The result marked Trent Rockets’ fifth consecutive victory and guaranteed them a top-three finish. Bates Leads Excellent Bowling Display MI London were asked to bat first but…

Phoebe Litchfield created Women’s Hundred history on Friday in Birmingham, smashing the fastest half-century the competition has ever seen as Sunrisers Leeds cruised to victory over Birmingham Phoenix. The Australian opener reached her fifty in just 20 balls, breaking the previous record of 22 deliveries set by Shafali Verma for Birmingham Phoenix against Welsh Fire in 2021. Litchfield eventually finished unbeaten on 71 from only 33 balls at a strike rate of 215.15, striking 13 fours and one six as Sunrisers chased down 108 with 31 balls remaining. Litchfield Sets New Women’s Hundred Record It was Litchfield’s first half-century of…

The Hundred Women’s 2026 continues with an important contest as Southern Brave Women take on Manchester Super Giants Women in the 26th match of the tournament. The match will be played at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, August 8. Southern Brave Women have put themselves in a strong position in the playoff race after a series of impressive performances. They will now look to use their home advantage against a dangerous Manchester Super Giants side. The visitors also have plenty of international quality and will be aiming for two important points to strengthen their top three hopes. Southern…

The Hundred Women’s 2026 continues with an exciting London contest as MI London Women take on Trent Rockets Women in the 25th match of the competition. The game will be played at The Kia Oval in London on Saturday, August 8. Defending champions MI London Women, formerly known as Oval Invincibles, will be hoping to build on their first win of the season. They defeated London Spirit Women by three runs in their previous match after a brilliant unbeaten innings from Melie Kerr. Trent Rockets Women enter the contest with confidence and remain in the upper half of the standings.…

The Women’s Hundred 2026 has entered its decisive phase, with all eight franchises still fighting for position as the race for the three knockout places intensifies. The team that finishes top of the league table will qualify directly for the final at Lord’s on August 16, while the teams finishing second and third will meet in the Eliminator. With only a handful of league matches remaining, every result matters. Net run rate could also become decisive if teams finish level on points. Here is a breakdown of what each side needs from the closing stages of the tournament. Trent Rockets:…