SunRisers Leeds secured their spot in the women's final of The Hundred with a nail-biting five-wicket victory over Southern Brave in the eliminator at The Kia Oval. Chasing a modest target of 115, SunRisers faced early challenges, finding themselves at 54-3 after 47 balls. The Australian duo of Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland were dismissed for just 4 and 17 runs, respectively.

Issy Wong of Southern Brave made a significant impact, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs and claiming crucial dismissals, including that of tournament leading run-scorer Litchfield. At 95-5 after 78 balls, SunRisers seemed in trouble, but Deepti Sharma steadied the innings with an unbeaten 28 off 22, guiding her team to victory with 11 balls to spare.

This win extends SunRisers' impressive run, marking their fifth consecutive victory as they aim to defend their title after winning last year under the name Northern Superchargers. In contrast, Southern Brave faced their fourth straight defeat, having started the tournament strongly with five wins.

Southern Brave's innings began with Lizelle Lee scoring a brisk 32 off 25, but they struggled against the disciplined bowling of SunRisers, with Hannah Baker taking 2 wickets for 13 runs. Despite a late effort from Wong, Brave fell short of a competitive score, finishing their innings with several key wickets falling to spin.

Looking ahead, SunRisers will face Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's on Sunday, August 16, with the match set to start at 2:15 PM. As both teams head into the final with strong performances, the stage is set for an exciting showdown.