The Hundred 2026: Phoebe Litchfield hits a half-century as Sunrisers defeat Phoenix, keeping their tournament hopes alive
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The Hundred 2026: Litchfield Stars in Sunrisers Leeds’ Dominant Win
The Hundred 2026: Sunrisers Leeds 111/1 (Litchfield 71, Winfield-Hill 26, Sana 1-25) beat Birmingham Phoenix 107/9 (Lamb 47, Perry 31, Deepti 3-11, Cross 2-14) by nine wickets
Deepti Sharma’s 3 Wickets, Litchfield’s Fifty Power Sunrisers Leeds to Victory
The Hundred 2026: In the 24th match of The Hundred (Women), Sunrisers Leeds secured their third win of the season by defeating Birmingham Phoenix, thanks to a three-wicket haul by Deepti Sharma and a half-century from Phoebe Litchfield. With this victory, the Sunrisers have kept their hopes alive in the tournament.
Sunrisers Dominate Early as Kate Cross Leaves Phoenix Reeling at 26/3
The Hundred 2026: After winning the toss, the Sunrisers decided to bowl first, and early strikes by Kate Cross put pressure on the Phoenix. Cassidy McCarthy dealt the first blow by dismissing Davina Perrine before the Phoenix had even opened their account. Cross then sent Alice Capsey and Tammy Beaumont back to the pavilion, leaving the Phoenix three wickets down with the score at 26.
Ellyse Perry Falls, Deepti Sharma Strikes as Sunrisers Tighten Grip
The Hundred 2026: Although a partnership subsequently developed between captain Ellyse Perry and Emma Lamb, Jess Jonassen had Perry caught by Litchfield, and Deepti dismissed the struggling Sterre Kalis (Anri Dercksen), reducing the Phoenix to five wickets down for 89 runs.
Sunrisers Bowlers Shine Despite Emma Lamb’s Fighting 47
The Hundred 2026: Lamb remained firm at one end, shouldering the responsibility of giving the Phoenix innings a strong finish. However, no other batter at the other end could provide her with significant support. Annabel Sutherland claimed the wicket of Jemima Spence, while Deepti dismissed both Fatima Sana and Alana King. Although Lamb took the Phoenix’s score past the 100-run mark, she was run out for 47; ultimately, the Phoenix finished with a total of 107 for nine.
Phoebe Litchfield Leads Sunrisers Leeds to Comfortable 9-Wicket Victory
The Hundred 2026: The target was not particularly daunting, but Sana dealt the Sunrisers an early blow by dismissing Bryony Smith with the team score at 24. However, that proved to be the only moment of joy for the Phoenix with the ball; thereafter, Litchfield—partnering with Lauren Winfield-Hill—steered the Sunrisers to their third victory of the campaign.
Sunrisers Move into Top Four as Litchfield Smashes Match-Winning 71*
The Hundred 2026: In her unbeaten knock of 71 off 33 balls, Litchfield struck 13 fours and a six. She was named the ‘Meerkat Match Hero’ for her performance, and the win propelled the Sunrisers to fourth place in the points table. They are currently level on 12 points with Welsh Fire—having won three and lost three of their six matches—but boast a superior net run rate compared to the Fire.
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