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London Spirit Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women, 3rd Match, The Hundred Womens Competition 2026

t20Manchester Super Giants Women won by 7 wkts
Lord's, London
23 Jul 2026, 7:30 pm IST
manchester super giants women won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Manchester Super Giants Women
London Spirit Women Inning Score: 80
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Grace Harrisc Sophie Ecclestone b Grace Ballinger451080
Amy Jonesc Richa Ghosh b Maitlan Brown01000
Marie Kellyc Paige Scholfield b Ryana MacDonald-Gay140025
Marizanne Kappc Meg Lanning b Ryana MacDonald-Gay171212141.67
Nadine de Klerkb Ryana MacDonald-Gay10180055.56
Deandra Dottinb Sophie Ecclestone490044.44
Charis Pavelyst Richa Ghosh b Mady Villiers13911144.44
Charlotte Deanrun out (Meg Lanning/Richa Ghosh)14172082.35
Katie Georgec Richa Ghosh b Ryana MacDonald-Gay891088.89
Josie Grovesrun out (Meg Lanning/Richa Ghosh)230066.67
Hannah Raineynot out140025
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Grace Ballinger9101
Maitlan Brown28100
Ryana MacDonald-Gay17400
Sophie Ecclestone7101
Mady Villiers17102
Manchester Super Giants Women Inning Score: 86 /3
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Smriti Mandhanalbw b Marizanne Kapp171430121.43
Meg Lanningc Grace Harris b Hannah Rainey21242087.5
Grace Scrivensb Marizanne Kapp01000
Paige Scholfieldnot out221521146.67
Richa Ghoshnot out15502300
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Marizanne Kapp18200
Deandra Dottin18003
Charlotte Dean8001
Nadine de Klerk14000
Hannah Rainey5101
Josie Groves17000

Match Summary

London Spirit Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women, 3rd Match, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026

Date: July 23, 2026
Venue: Lord's, London

Match Summary

Manchester Super Giants Women defeated London Spirit Women by 7 wickets in a thrilling encounter. The match featured standout performances from Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who took 4 wickets, and Paige Scholfield, who contributed a brisk 22* runs to secure the win for Manchester. Marizanne Kapp was notable with both bat and ball for London Spirit.

Detailed Narrative

In the third match of The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Manchester Super Giants Women won the toss and elected to bowl first. This decision paid off handsomely as their bowlers quickly dismantled the London Spirit Women's batting lineup.

London Spirit Women Innings

London Spirit Women struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for just 80 runs in their innings. The top score came from Marizanne Kapp, who managed a quickfire 17 off 12 balls, hitting one four and two sixes before being caught by Meg Lanning off Ryana MacDonald-Gay's bowling. Charis Pavely also chipped in with 13 runs from just 9 balls.

The standout bowling performance came from Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who took an impressive 4 wickets for just 17 runs in her spell. She received good support from Sophie Ecclestone and Mady Villiers, each taking a wicket.

Manchester Super Giants Women Innings

Chasing a modest target of 81, Manchester Super Giants Women reached the total comfortably in just 59 balls with 7 wickets in hand. Smriti Mandhana gave them a solid start with a quick 17 off 14 balls before being trapped lbw by Marizanne Kapp. Meg Lanning contributed with a steady knock of 21 runs.

Paige Scholfield played a crucial role in the middle order with her unbeaten innings of 22 runs from just 15 balls, including two fours and a six. Richa Ghosh provided fireworks towards the end with an explosive 15* off just 5 deliveries, including two towering sixes.

Key Performances

  • Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Manchester Super Giants Women): Took 4 wickets for 17 runs.
  • Marizanne Kapp (London Spirit Women): Scored 17 runs and took 2 wickets.
  • Paige Scholfield (Manchester Super Giants Women): Scored an unbeaten 22* runs.
  • Richa Ghosh (Manchester Super Giants Women): Scored an unbeaten quickfire 15* off just 5 balls.

The match highlighted the importance of disciplined bowling and strategic partnerships in chasing modest totals. Ryana MacDonald-Gay's exceptional bowling performance set up the victory for Manchester Super Giants Women, earning her accolades as the match's standout performer.