In an action-packed encounter at Leeds, manchester super giants women extended their remarkable undefeated run hundred 2026 by defeating sunrisers leeds women By four wickets on 28 July. Chasing a competitive target of 143 runs off 100 balls in the 10th match of the tournament, the Super Giants displayed resilience and world-class skill. While there was high-octane strokeplay in the run chase, the most memorable moment of the match came courtesy of a tremendous fielding effort from the Indian star. Deepti Sharma.
Flying Deepti Sharma pulls off a stunner to remove Paige Scholfield
The defensive highlight of the clash came on the 41st ball of the second innings. Sunrisers leg spinner Hannah Baker Tempting Manchester, bowled the entire ball on the stumps. Paige Scholfield To move in and out of the off-side cover area. However, Scholfield chopped the ball badly back towards the point area off the bat end.
The light at the aft point read the trajectory immediately. Tracking the ball accurately, he covered significant ground to his left before making a low, horizontal dive. Leading with her non-dominant left hand, Deepti nailed a breathtaking single-handed catch mere millimeters above the turf. The surprise dismissal sent Scholfield back to the pavilion with 5 runs from 5 balls, leaving the Super Giants’ score at 61/2 and leaving commentators and fans in awe of his fielding ability.
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Deepti Sharma has done it again#thehundred pic.twitter.com/4es23ACVXn
– The Hundred (@thehundred) 28 July 2026
MSG-W beats SRL-W to extend unbeaten run at The Hundred Women 2026
Earlier in the match, Sunrisers Leeds, after coming under pressure, made a strong score of 142/4 in the stipulated 100 balls. Top-order key contributions set the baseline Bryony Smith Scored 26 runs on 22 balls and Phoebe Lichfield Adding 31 out of 26. Annabel Sutherland Paced the innings with a quickfire 35 off 24 balls, before the captain made a late breakthrough dani gibson (6 out of 18*) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (17* off 13 balls) took the total score beyond 140.
In reply, Manchester Super Giants had to endure a flurry of chases. Despite a quickfire opening partnership of 35 runs inside the powerplay, a sudden middle-order wobble saw MSG-W’s pace bowling slide from 61/1 to 71/5. cassidy mccarthy (1/16) and Jess Jonassen (1/34), with two crucial run-outs.
However, the opener Smriti Mandhana Proved invincible. The Indian superstar played a match-winning masterclass and scored unbeaten 88 runs with the help of 7 fours and 4 sixes in just 50 balls. supported by captain meg lanning (18 of 24) Calm in the beginning and till the end katherine bryce (9* from 6), Mandhana took her team to 147/6 with four balls remaining. Earning the Player of the Match award for her sensational 88* and two field catches, Mandhana ensured that Manchester Super Giants maintained their perfect start to the campaign.
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