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Titleholders Face Rebranded Rivals in Season Opener
21 Jul
Summary
- The Hundred Women's 2026 season begins on July 21st.
- MI London, formerly Oval Invincibles, face Leeds.
- Dani Gibson captains Sunrisers Leeds after a big auction win.
The Hundred Women's 2026 season officially begins today, July 21st, with a compelling match at Kennington Oval. MI London, formerly known as the Oval Invincibles, will face the defending champions, Sunrisers Leeds, who were previously the Northern Superchargers. Both teams have strengthened their rosters through the recent auction.
MI London has undergone a rebranding and is now part of the Reliance Group's portfolio. The team will be led by Hollie Armitage, who captained the Northern Superchargers to victory last season. Their squad includes prominent international players such as Hayley Matthews and Melie Kerr.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Leeds aims to defend their title with a core group of players from their championship-winning 2025 season. Key members include Kate Cross, Annabel Sutherland, and Phoebe Litchfield. The team's captain is England all-rounder Dani Gibson, secured for a significant GBP 190,000 in the auction.
