In a thrilling Eliminator match at The Kia Oval, Sunrisers Leeds triumphed over Southern Brave by five wickets, securing their place in the final of The Hundred women's competition. The Brave set a modest target of 114-7 from their 100 balls, with Lizelle Lee leading the way with 32 runs off 25 balls. However, their innings was marred by a lack of aggression, resulting in 41 dot balls and only 13 boundaries.

Sunrisers Leeds chased down the target with 116-5 in 89 balls. They looked in control at 95-3 but faced a late scare when Issy Wong claimed two wickets in two balls, including that of Lauren Winfield-Hill, who scored 37 runs. Yet, Deepti Sharma steadied the ship with an unbeaten 28, and Jess Jonassen sealed the victory with a boundary, finishing the chase with 11 balls to spare.

Key highlights of the match include:

• Hannah Baker shone with the ball for Sunrisers, taking 2-13.
• Wong impressed with 3-21 for Brave, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome.
• Brave's batting struggles were evident as their top order faltered, with Maia Bouchier scoring just 15 off 17 and captain Sophie Molineux managing 22 not out off 24.

With this victory, Sunrisers Leeds will face Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's on Sunday, aiming for back-to-back titles. Despite the Brave's promising start to the tournament, their late slump raised concerns about their form, contrasting sharply with Sunrisers' four-match winning streak.