Sunrisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants to reach The Hundred knockouts
Sunrisers Leeds secured their place in the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 41-run victory over Manchester Super Giants. The win allowed Sunrisers Leeds to leapfrog their opponents into the top three.
Key takeaways
- Sunrisers Leeds defeated Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs at Old Trafford to advance in The Hundred.
- Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 62 guided Sunrisers Leeds to 166-4, while Jess Jonassen took 3-21 to restrict the Super Giants.
- The win moved Sunrisers Leeds into the top three, qualifying them for the knockout stages.
What Happened
Sunrisers Leeds defeated Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs at Old Trafford, securing a spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred women's competition. Sunrisers Leeds set a target of 167 and restricted the Super Giants to 125-8, despite favorable batting conditions.
The Super Giants' chase faltered early. Jess Jonassen was instrumental for the Sunrisers, taking key wickets including Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh. Annabel Sutherland contributed an unbeaten 62 to Sunrisers Leeds' total of 166-4, with Phoebe Litchfield adding 27 off 12 balls and skipper Dani Gibson scoring 24 off 13 balls.
Background
The victory allowed Sunrisers Leeds to move ahead of Manchester Super Giants in the standings, placing them in the top three. They will now face Southern Brave in the Eliminator match, with the winner advancing to the final against Trent Rockets.
Key Facts
- Sunrisers Leeds defeated Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs at Old Trafford.
- Sunrisers Leeds set a target of 166-4, with Annabel Sutherland scoring 62 not out and Phoebe Litchfield contributing 27.
- Manchester Super Giants were bowled out for 125-8.
- Jess Jonassen took 3-21 for Sunrisers Leeds, including the wickets of Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh.
- Grace Scrivens was the top scorer for Manchester Super Giants with 31 runs.
- Kathryn Bryce was retired out for 15 runs off 14 balls.
- Mady Villiers was the most effective bowler for the Super Giants, taking 2-25.
- Sunrisers Leeds leapfrogged Manchester Super Giants into third place.
- Sunrisers Leeds will play Southern Brave in the Eliminator.
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