Women's Hundred, Jul 28 2026- Smriti Mandhana's Unbeaten 88 Guides Manchester Super Giants to Thrilling Victory Over Sunrisers Leeds

Sunrisers Leeds Women Post Competitive 142/4

After being asked to bat first, Sunrisers Leeds Women produced a solid batting performance to finish on 142/4 from 100 balls.

Openers Bryony Smith and Jess Jonassen gave the team a steady start before Phoebe Litchfield added a fluent 31 off 26 balls, striking five boundaries.

Annabel Sutherland played the key innings, scoring 35 from 24 deliveries with four fours at a strike rate of 145.83. In the closing stages, captain Dani Gibson provided the perfect finish with a blistering unbeaten 18 off just 6 balls, while Lauren Winfield-Hill remained unbeaten on 17.

For Manchester Super Giants, Maitlan Brown, Kathryn Bryce, and Mady Villiers picked up one wicket each to restrict Sunrisers to a chaseable total.

Smriti Mandhana Anchors the Chase

Manchester Super Giants started positively through captain Meg Lanning, who made 24 off 18 balls before falling to Cassidy McCarthy.

The match, however, belonged to Smriti Mandhana.

The Indian opener produced a magnificent unbeaten 88 from just 50 balls, smashing 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 176.00. She held the innings together even as wickets fell around her.

Paige Scholfield (5), Richa Ghosh (4), Maitlan Brown (0), Mady Villiers (0), and Grace Scrivens (9) all departed during the chase, briefly giving Sunrisers hope.

Kathryn Bryce Finishes the Job

With the target still requiring calm finishing, Kathryn Bryce remained unbeaten on 9 from 6 balls, supporting Mandhana as Manchester Super Giants reached 147/6 in 96 balls, sealing a 4-wicket victory with four balls remaining.

Sunrisers Bowlers Fight Hard

Cassidy McCarthy, Jess Jonassen, Hannah Baker, and Dani Gibson claimed one wicket each, while Deepti Sharma and Annabel Sutherland bowled economically. However, none of the bowlers could find a way past Mandhana, whose innings proved decisive.

Match Summary
Sunrisers Leeds Women

142/4 (100 balls)

Annabel Sutherland – 35 (24)
Phoebe Litchfield – 31 (26)
Bryony Smith – 26 (22)
Dani Gibson – 18* (6)
Manchester Super Giants Women

147/6 (96 balls)

Smriti Mandhana – 88* (50)
Meg Lanning – 24 (18)
Kathryn Bryce – 9* (6)

Manchester Super Giants Women won by 4 wickets (4 balls remaining).

Player of the Match

Smriti Mandhana (Manchester Super Giants Women)

Mandhana's unbeaten 88 off 50 balls was one of the finest innings of the Women's Hundred 2026 season. Her combination of elegant stroke play and controlled aggression guided her team through pressure moments and secured a memorable victory.

Key Takeaways
Smriti Mandhana starred with a match-winning 88 off 50 balls*, including 7 fours and 4 sixes.
Annabel Sutherland (35) and Phoebe Litchfield (31) helped Sunrisers Leeds post a competitive 142/4.
Manchester Super Giants completed the chase in 96 balls, winning by 4 wickets.
Mandhana anchored the innings brilliantly despite regular wickets falling at the other end.
The victory strengthens Manchester Super Giants Women's position in The Hundred Women's 2026 standings.