Reigning champions SunRisers Leeds secured their place in the women's Hundred eliminator by defeating Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs in a crucial match at Old Trafford. This victory allowed Leeds to leapfrog their opponents and set up a showdown against Southern Brave.

Annabel Sutherland was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls, which included nine boundaries and three sixes. Leeds batted first, setting a total of 166-4 after being put in, marking the highest score in the women's competition at Emirates Old Trafford.

Key contributions included:

• Phoebe Litchfield racing to 27 off 12 balls, momentarily leading the competition's run-scoring chart.
• Dani Gibson adding a quick 24 off 13 balls before Sutherland took full control.

In response, Manchester struggled, managing only 125-8. Jess Jonassen excelled with the ball, taking 3-21, while Sutherland also impressed with 2-17. The Super Giants faced early setbacks, including the loss of star player Smriti Mandhana for 28 runs.

After this decisive victory, SunRisers Leeds, now on a four-match winning streak, will face Southern Brave on Friday at The Oval, with the winner set to meet Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's. Sutherland reflected on the match, stating, "It's the beauty of being an all-rounder, you're in the game all the time, and I love competing, especially in a match we were calling a final."