Smriti Mandhana delivered one of the finest innings of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 as Manchester Super Giants Women defeated Sunrisers Leeds Women by four wickets at Headingley. Chasing 143 for victory, Mandhana remained unbeaten on 88 from just 50 balls and guided her side home with four deliveries to spare. The victory also helped Manchester Super Giants continue their impressive unbeaten run in the tournament.
Sunrisers Leeds Set a Competitive Total
Batting first, Sunrisers Leeds Women posted 142/4 from their 100-ball innings. The hosts built a solid platform and finished with a score that looked competitive on the Headingley surface.
Although the total was respectable, Manchester Super Giants approached the chase with confidence. Their batting unit remained composed despite the pressure of a tricky target.
Mandhana Anchors the Chase
The chase belonged to Smriti Mandhana.
The Indian opener controlled the innings from the beginning and played with remarkable composure. She mixed elegant timing with powerful strokeplay to keep the required rate under control throughout the chase.
Mandhana’s unbeaten 88 off 50 balls proved to be the difference between the two sides. Rather than taking unnecessary risks, she paced the innings smartly and accelerated whenever the opportunity arose. Her ability to stay at the crease until the finish ensured Manchester Super Giants never lost control of the contest.
Her innings highlighted why she remains one of the world’s most reliable batters in white-ball cricket.
Another Important Win for Manchester Super Giants
The victory strengthens Manchester Super Giants Women’s position in the early stages of the competition. Winning a close chase away from home will also give the squad added confidence as the tournament progresses.
For Sunrisers Leeds Women, there were encouraging signs with the bat after reaching 142/4. However, containing an in-form batter like Mandhana proved to be their biggest challenge.
Despite putting runs on the board, the bowling attack could not prevent Manchester Super Giants from completing the chase.
What This Result Means
Manchester Super Giants Women continue to build momentum with another successful run chase, while Sunrisers Leeds Women will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
The match will be remembered primarily for Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 88, an innings filled with control, confidence and intelligent shot selection. As The Hundred Women’s Competition gathers pace, performances like this are likely to shape the race for the title.
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