MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026
Match summary
Preview of MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women in The Hundred Women’s 2026 at the Oval on 21 July: squads, pitch, weather and our pick.
Match details
| Match | MI London Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women, 1st Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Women’s 2026 |
| Date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Sunrisers Leeds Women |
| Toss pick | MI London Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
The Hundred Women’s 2026 kicks off at the Kennington Oval on Tuesday 21 July, with MI London Women facing Sunrisers Leeds Women. Both teams have built squads packed with international experience, so the opener should be a competitive one.
MI London Women are captained by Hollie Armitage and have a strong core in Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. That mix of batting power and bowling quality makes them one of the sides expected to challenge for the title. Francesca Sweet, Alice Davidson-Richards and Nicola Carey add depth, with Tara Norris, Kirstie Gordon and Alexa Stonehouse among the likely bowlers.
Sunrisers Leeds Women are led by Danielle Gibson and will count on Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield and Kate Cross to carry them to a winning start. Lauren Winfield-Hill and Bryony Smith are likely to be part of the batting group.
The conditions suggest a fair fight, with a first-innings total of 140 or more likely to put the chasing team under pressure. A good powerplay and smart batting in the middle overs will probably decide it, and we lean slightly towards Sunrisers Leeds Women.
The Oval is widely seen as a strong batting ground, with good pace and consistent bounce. Seamers can get swing and movement with the new ball, particularly in overcast weather, but batters who settle can score freely on a quick outfield. Spinners tend to rely on variations rather than sharp turn. Dew may help chasing teams in evening games, though this is an afternoon fixture.
Comfortable afternoon conditions are forecast for the Oval on 21 July, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 21–22°C. Rain is unlikely, so interruptions should not be a concern, and light winds could give seamers some early movement.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 135–150 | – |
| Second innings | 130–140 | – |
Sunrisers Leeds Women
The sides look evenly matched on paper, and we narrowly favour Sunrisers Leeds Women, with the toss winner expected to bat first.
Toss pick: MI London Women
FAQ
Who does our preview pick in MIL-W vs SRL-W?
We narrowly pick Sunrisers Leeds Women in what looks like an evenly balanced contest.
Who captains the two teams?
Hollie Armitage is expected to lead MI London Women and Danielle Gibson Sunrisers Leeds Women.
Is rain likely at the Oval on 21 July?
No, the forecast is for partly cloudy skies, about 21–22°C and a low chance of rain.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
MI London Women
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Francesca Sweet
- Hayley Matthews
- Hollie Armitage
- Amelia Kerr
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Kira Chathli
- Nicola Carey
- Tara Norris
- Kirstie Gordon
- Alexa Stonehouse
Sunrisers Leeds Women
- Lauren Winfield-Hill
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Bryony Smith
- Deepti Sharma
- Annabel Sutherland
- Danielle Gibson
- Jess Jonassen
- Kate Cross
- Hannah Baker
- Rachel Slater
- Cassidy McCarthy