Southern Brave clinch win over Sunrisers Leeds as Jemimah Rodrigues scores unbeaten 42

In the women’s Hundred match at Headingley, Sunrisers Leeds were bowled out for 116 runs in 100 balls, with Bryony Smith top‑scoring 48 and Issy Wong taking 3‑15. Southern Brave responded by reaching the target of 117 in 96 balls, winning by five wickets.

Jemimah Rodrigues played a decisive innings, remaining unbeaten on 42 runs from 34 balls. After early setbacks, she partnered with captain Sophie Molineux and later Jodi Grewcock to steady the chase, eventually sealing the victory with a reverse sweep. Rodrigues was named Player of the Match as Southern Brave moved to two wins from two, topping the points table.

The win keeps Southern Brave at the summit of the competition after their opening match, while Sunrisers Leeds suffered a dramatic collapse, losing eight wickets for the final 38 runs.