Sunrisers Leeds clinch five-wicket win over Southern Brave to reach Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds defeated Southern Brave by five wickets in the women's Eliminator, securing a place in The Hundred final at Lord's.
In the women's Eliminator at The Oval, Sunrisers Leeds overcame Southern Brave’s 114-7 total to win by five wickets and advance to The Hundred final. The Brave’s innings stalled after Lizelle Lee’s quick 32, with the rest of the lineup contributing few runs and a record 41 dot balls. Issy Wong sparked a late rally, claiming three wickets including Lauren Winfield-Hill and captain Dani Gibson, but Sunrisers recovered as Deepti Sharma remained not out on 28 and Jess Jonassen hit the decisive boundary off Lauren Bell.
Sunrisers’ bowlers, highlighted by Hannah Baker’s economical 2-13, restricted the Brave effectively. The Headingley-based side will meet Trent Rockets at Lord's on Sunday, aiming for back-to-back Hundred titles.
Why it matters
The win puts Sunrisers Leeds into the championship match, shaping the final outcome of The Hundred women's competition.
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