Manchester Super Giants clinch Hundred victory after Australian fielder Phoebe Litchfield's dropped catch
In the Women's Hundred match at Headingley, the Manchester Super Giants chased down a target of 143 set by the Leeds Sunrisers, finishing 148‑147. Australia’s Smriti Mandhana anchored the chase with an unbeaten 88 off 50 balls, the highest score of the game. A pivotal moment came when Australian youngster Phoebe Litchfield dropped a catch at mid‑wicket, a lapse that allowed the run‑chase to stay on track. Captain Meg Lanning praised the side’s cohesion, noting the win came despite not playing at their best. Annabel Sutherland also contributed, adding quick runs in the middle order.
Entities: Annabel Sutherland · Manchester Super Giants · Meg Lanning · Phoebe Litchfield · Smriti Mandhana