The knockout stage of The Hundred Women’s 2026 begins with a crucial Eliminator between Sunrisers Leeds Women and Southern Brave Women at The Kia Oval in London on Friday, August 14. The winner will earn a place in the final against Trent Rockets Women at Lord’s on Sunday, August 16.
Both sides finished the group stage with 20 points after five wins and three defeats. Sunrisers Leeds finished second because of their superior net run rate of +1.031, while Southern Brave finished third with a net run rate of +0.107.
Sunrisers Leeds Women vs Southern Brave Women Head-to-Head
The Sunrisers Leeds Women vs Southern Brave Women head-to-head record is closely contested. The teams have played eight matches, with Leeds winning four, Southern Brave winning three and one match ending without a result.
However, Southern Brave have the psychological advantage from their only meeting this season. They defeated Leeds by five wickets at Headingley on July 25 after bowling them out for just 116. Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt then guided Brave to victory with four balls remaining.
That result will give Southern Brave confidence, but Leeds have enjoyed a stronger overall campaign.
Sunrisers Leeds Women Key Players
Sunrisers Leeds have plenty of batting firepower, with Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Bryony Smith and Lauren Winfield-Hill capable of scoring quickly.
Sutherland and Deepti Sharma also provide valuable all-round ability, giving Leeds balance in both departments. Captain Danielle Gibson will be expected to lead from the front in a high-pressure knockout game.
Kate Cross, Jess Jonassen and Hannah Baker add experience and variety to the bowling attack. If Leeds can make a strong start with the bat, their depth could become a major advantage.
Southern Brave Women Key Players
Southern Brave have an experienced top order featuring Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee and Jemimah Rodrigues. All three are capable of taking control of the match during the powerplay.
Jemimah was particularly important in the earlier victory over Leeds and will again be one of the players to watch. With Chloe Tryon, Sophie Molineux and Maia Bouchier adding depth, Brave have several options with the bat.
Lauren Bell and Sarah Glenn will be key with the ball. Their ability to take early wickets against Litchfield and Sutherland could determine the outcome.
Sunrisers Leeds Women vs Southern Brave Women Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds enter the Women’s Hundred Eliminator 2026 as slight favourites because of their superior net run rate and strong batting depth. Their top and middle order have consistently produced aggressive performances throughout the tournament.
Southern Brave, however, cannot be underestimated. They already defeated Leeds this season and have several players with experience of performing under knockout pressure.
Sunrisers Leeds Women vs Southern Brave Women prediction: Sunrisers Leeds Women to win.
The match could be decided by the powerplay, particularly the battle between Bell and Glenn against Litchfield and Sutherland.
Women’s Hundred Eliminator Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch the Women’s Hundred Eliminator live streaming on JioHotstar, with television coverage available on the Star Sports Network. Viewers in the UK can follow the match on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Go, while selected coverage will also be available through BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport.
In the USA, the match will be available on Willow TV, while Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports will provide coverage in Australia.
With a place in the Lord’s final at stake, both teams will know that there is no room for mistakes in this crucial Eliminator.
