Sunrisers Leeds secure five-wicket win over London Spirit in The Hundred
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sunrisers Leeds defeated London Spirit in a tight encounter at Headingley on August 4, securing a five-wicket victory with two balls to spare. Chasing a target of 137, Sunrisers encountered significant trouble after losing three wickets for just two runs. Annabel Sutherland played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 37 runs and sharing a key partnership with Dani Gibson. The Sunrisers' bowlers, particularly Deepti Sharma and Hannah Baker, were instrumental in restricting Spirit to 136 runs. Despite Grace Harris scoring 51 runs, Spirit struggled after a rain delay, losing their last six wickets for only 35 runs. The win keeps Sunrisers in contention for qualification in the tournament.
- •Sunrisers Leeds scored 142-5 in response to Spirit's 136-7.
- •Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 37 runs were pivotal in the chase.
- •The match featured a rain delay affecting Spirit's momentum.
- •Spirit's last six wickets fell for just 35 runs after the rain.
- •Sunrisers remain six points behind Manchester Super Giants in the table.
- 5:58 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers Leeds dig in as they edge past London Spirit
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit
- 5:26 PMBBC Sport — Sutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit
"SunRisers Leeds get their first win in four matches after holding their nerve to beat London Spirit by five wickets with just two balls remaining in the women's Hundred at Headingley.
"SunRisers Leeds kept their faint hopes of progression from The Hundred group stage alive with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Headingley.
"Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit with two balls to spare to keep their slim qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.
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External links- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 5:58 PMSunrisers Leeds dig in as they edge past London Spirit
SunRisers Leeds get their first win in four matches after holding their nerve to beat London Spirit by five wickets with just two balls remaining in the women's Hundred at Headingley.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:26 PMSutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit
Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit with two balls to spare to keep their slim qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 5:26 PMSutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit
Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit with two balls to spare to keep their slim qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.
- Sky Sports—Sutherland leads SunRisers to tight win over Spirit
SunRisers Leeds kept their faint hopes of progression from The Hundred group stage alive with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Headingley.
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