MI London Women Search For First Win Of The Season
MI London Women will take on London Spirit Women in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, at The Oval, London. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time). While MI London Women are still searching for their first victory after losing all three matches, London Spirit Women head into the contest with confidence following a five-wicket win over Trent Rockets Women.
MI London Women have shown flashes of quality despite their poor results. They suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Southern Brave Women in their previous outing, with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and captain Hayley Matthews continuing to deliver strong individual performances. London Spirit Women, led by Charlie Dean, will be aiming to build on the momentum created by Marie Kelly’s match winning 52 off 31 balls.
Head-To-Head Record
The rivalry between these two teams has been competitive over the years.
- Matches Played: 5
- MI London Women Wins: 3
- London Spirit Women Wins: 2
MI London Women hold a slight advantage in the overall record despite their struggles this season. The average first innings score at The Oval is around 127 runs, making it a venue where balanced performances with both bat and ball are often rewarded.
Predicted Playing XI
MI London Women
- Hayley Matthews (Captain)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Hollie Armitage
- Cordelia Griffith
- Amelie Mcdonald Gay
- Abigail Freeborn (Wicketkeeper)
- Issy Wong
- Ryana Macdonald-Gay
- Kirstie Gordon
- Tilly Corteen Coleman
- Katie Levick
London Spirit Women Playing XI
- Grace Harris
- Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)
- Marie Kelly
- Nadine de Klerk
- Heather Knight
- Charlie Dean (Captain)
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sophie Molineux
- Georgia Elwiss
- Eva Gray
- Hannah Baker
The London Spirit Women playing XI features experienced international stars such as Heather Knight, Marizanne Kapp, Amy Jones, and Charlie Dean, giving the visitors a well balanced squad.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Picks
The Oval is generally known for producing good batting conditions early in the innings before slowing down as the match progresses. Spinners are expected to play an important role during the middle overs, while teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first and chase under favourable conditions.
For fantasy cricket, Hayley Matthews is the standout captaincy option because of her all round abilities. She has already scored 75 runs and taken six wickets this season. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge is another excellent pick after scoring 93 runs at a strike rate above 132. Marizanne Kapp remains London Spirit’s leading bowling option with five wickets so far, while Nadine de Klerk offers valuable points with both bat and ball. Marie Kelly is another player to watch after her match winning half century in the previous game.
MI London Women Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch the MI London Women live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. The match will also be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. In the United Kingdom, the game will be available on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go, and BBC iPlayer.
MI London Women vs London Spirit Women Prediction
The MI London Women vs London Spirit Women prediction slightly favours the home side despite their difficult start to the tournament. MI London Women have been competitive in every game and will be desperate to end their losing streak. The all-round brilliance of Hayley Matthews and the batting form of Danielle Wyatt-Hodge provide reasons for optimism.
Match Prediction: MI London Women to win with a 51.5 percent chance of victory, although London Spirit Women have enough quality to make this another closely contested match in The Hundred Women’s 2026.
