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Leeds Sunrisers Secure Finals Spot with Dominant Win
12 Aug
Summary
- Sunrisers Leeds secured a knockout phase spot after a 41-run victory.
- Jess Jonassen's three wickets crippled the Super Giants' chase.
- Kathryn Bryce was retired out for the second time in The Hundred.
Sunrisers Leeds has officially secured a place in the knockout phase of The Hundred competition following a decisive 41-run victory over Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford. This win elevates the Sunrisers into the top three positions in the standings.
The Super Giants' chase of 167 runs was significantly hampered by the intense heat and effective bowling from Sunrisers Leeds. Bowler Jess Jonassen was instrumental, claiming three key wickets including those of Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh early in the innings.
In a display of the Super Giants' mounting desperation, batter Kathryn Bryce was retired out after scoring 15 runs from 14 balls. This marks the second occasion in The Hundred that Bryce has been retired out.
Annabel Sutherland led the Sunrisers with an unbeaten 62 from 36 balls, supported by Phoebe Litchfield's quick 27 and Dani Gibson's 24. Mady Villiers was the pick of the Super Giants' bowlers, taking two wickets.
The Sunrisers Leeds will now face Southern Brave in the Eliminator on Friday, with the winner progressing to the final against Trent Rockets.
