The Hundred Women 2026 — Complete Guide
Schedule · 8 Teams · 34 Matches · 4 Indian Stars · Live Streaming India · Predictions
The Hundred Women 2026 is the sixth edition of England's revolutionary 100-ball women's franchise cricket tournament, running from July 21 to August 16, 2026. This year marks the biggest revolution in the women's tournament history: three franchises have been rebranded after major IPL-linked investors bought stakes, teams can now field four overseas players (up from three), the salary pot has doubled to £880,000 per team, and an IPL-style player auction replaced the previous draft system.
Defending champions Sunrisers Leeds Women (formerly Northern Superchargers) begin their title defence under Sun TV Network ownership. They open the tournament against MI London Women (formerly Oval Invincibles) at Kennington Oval on July 21. The Final returns to Lord's Cricket Ground on August 16, 2026.
4 Indian Superstars Featuring in The Hundred Women 2026
The 2026 edition features four Indian internationals — a dream come true for Indian fans wanting to watch our women's cricket stars in franchise action:
Smriti Mandhana
Jemimah Rodrigues
Deepti Sharma
Richa Ghosh
💡 Insider tip: Three Indian stars playing for London Spirit makes them the most compelling team for Indian audiences — expect high viewership on their fixtures.
📋 What's inside this guide
🇮🇳 Indian Stars in Focus — Detailed Breakdown
The Hundred Women 2026 features 4 top Indian women cricketers. Three of them play for the same team — London Spirit — making them the Indian audience favorite in this year's tournament.
Smriti Mandhana (London Spirit)
India Women captain and world's premier left-hand opener joins London Spirit for The Hundred 2026. Renowned for her elegant cover drives and consistent scoring, Mandhana averages 40+ in T20I cricket and 45+ in ODIs. In The Hundred's 100-ball format with a 25-ball powerplay, expect her to open the batting and target 40+ scores regularly. She is a strong fantasy captain choice and top-batsman market favorite for London Spirit fixtures.
Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave)
Mumbai-born middle-order dynamo brings her signature aggressive stroke-making to Southern Brave. Rodrigues is India's most explosive finisher in women's T20I cricket with a career strike-rate of 130+. Her role at Southern Brave will be flexible — she can bat anywhere from #3 to #6 — and her fielding at cover/point is world-class. Value bet for player-of-the-match markets in tight chases.
Deepti Sharma (London Spirit)
Deepti is arguably India's greatest all-rounder — right-arm off-spinner who can bat top 4 or lower middle. She was the hero of The Hundred Women 2024 Final, hitting the title-clinching six off Hayley Matthews for London Spirit. Expect her to bowl the crucial 50-75 ball middle overs with her clever off-spin and slower balls. Elite fantasy all-rounder pick.
Richa Ghosh (London Spirit)
India's explosive wicket-keeper batter is one of the cleanest six-hitters in world women's cricket. At just 22, Ghosh has already established herself as a finisher for India — capable of chasing 15+ per over in death overs. Her role at London Spirit will be pure power-hitting in overs 15-20 (balls 60-100). Player total sixes markets favor her strongly.
🏏 The Hundred Women's Format & Rules
The Hundred Women uses the exact same 100-ball format as the men's competition. Below are the key rules that distinguish it from Women's T20 and ODI cricket.
Key Format Differences
- No overs — the format uses "balls" and a coloured card is raised every 5 balls to signal an end-change.
- Bowlers can bowl in blocks of 5 or 10 balls consecutively, unlike traditional 6-ball overs.
- Maximum 20 balls per bowler across the innings (equivalent to 3.2 T20 overs).
- Powerplay lasts 25 balls with only 2 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
- Strategic timeout of 2.5 minutes can be called by the batting side.
- DRS available — each team gets 1 unsuccessful review per innings.
- Match duration ~2.5 hours — 30 minutes shorter than a T20I women's match.
👥 All 8 Teams in The Hundred Women 2026
Eight franchise teams compete in the Women's competition, three of which carry rebranded identities in 2026 following IPL-linked ownership takeovers. Teams with 🇮🇳 marker have Indian internationals in their squad.
🏟️ The Hundred Women 2026 Venue Guide
Same 8 iconic English venues as the men's tournament. Every women's match is played the same day as the men's fixture at the same venue as part of the double-header format.
| Venue | Home Team | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Oval | MI London Women | London | Flat batting deck · Opening match |
| Lord's Cricket Ground | London Spirit Women | London | Final venue · Balanced pitch |
| Headingley | Sunrisers Leeds Women | Leeds | Short square boundaries · High scoring |
| Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester Super Giants Women | Manchester | Even bounce · Historically bowler-friendly |
| Edgbaston | Birmingham Phoenix Women | Birmingham | Flat deck · Big crowds |
| Rose Bowl | Southern Brave Women | Southampton | Balanced surface · Fair contest |
| Trent Bridge | Trent Rockets Women | Nottingham | Swing early · Fast outfield |
| Sophia Gardens | Welsh Fire Women | Cardiff | Spinner-friendly · Only Welsh venue |
📅 Key Fixtures & Schedule
All 34 women's matches take place between July 21 and August 16, 2026, played on the same days as men's fixtures as part of the double-header format. Below are the marquee fixtures. All times in IST (Indian Standard Time).
Opening Week Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Jul 21 | MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds | Kennington Oval | 8:30 PM |
| Wed Jul 22 | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | Rose Bowl | 8:30 PM |
| Thu Jul 23 | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Lord's | 8:30 PM |
| Fri Jul 24 | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | Edgbaston | 8:30 PM |
| Sun Jul 26 | Manchester SG vs Birmingham Phoenix | Old Trafford | 4:30 PM |
Marquee India-Star Fixtures
| Match | Indian Star Angle |
|---|---|
| London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Smriti/Deepti/Richa vs Jemimah — 4 Indian stars on same pitch |
| London Spirit vs Sunrisers Leeds | Indian trio faces defending champs |
| Southern Brave vs MI London | Jemimah vs Marizanne Kapp bowling battle |
| London Spirit vs Trent Rockets | Smriti vs Nat Sciver-Brunt marquee openers |
Playoffs Structure
| Stage | Date | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator (with reserve day) | Fri Aug 14 | Kennington Oval | 2nd vs 3rd |
| Final | Sun Aug 16 | Lord's | 1st vs Eliminator winner |
💰 IPL-Linked Owners in The Hundred Women 2026
The 2026 season is the first after the ECB sold stakes in all eight franchises to external investors. Four are directly linked to IPL teams, which extends IPL rivalries into women's cricket.
| Franchise | Owner | Stake | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI London Women | Reliance Industries (Mumbai Indians) | 49% | £60m |
| Sunrisers Leeds Women | Sun TV Network (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 100% | £100m |
| Manchester Super Giants Women | RPSG Group (Lucknow Super Giants) | 70% | £81m |
| Southern Brave Women | GMR Group (Delhi Capitals) + Hampshire | 49% | Undisclosed |
| Welsh Fire Women | Sanjay Govil (Washington Freedom · MLC) | 50% | £40m |
| London Spirit Women | Silicon Valley tech consortium | 49% | £145m |
| Birmingham Phoenix Women | Knighthead Capital (Birmingham City FC) | 49% | £40m |
| Trent Rockets Women | Cain & Ares Management (US PE) | 49% | £40m |
🎯 The Hundred Women 2026 Winner Prediction
Based on 2025 form, squad depth and marquee Indian signings for London Spirit, here is Winkaro247's tournament outlook:
Title Favorites
| Team | Tournament Odds | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Leeds | 4.00 | Defending champions, Litchfield-Sutherland-Cross core |
| London Spirit | 4.50 | Mandhana + Deepti + Richa + Lanning + Ecclestone |
| Trent Rockets | 5.00 | Sciver-Brunt + Beth Mooney + Ash Gardner |
| MI London | 5.50 | Wyatt-Hodge + Kapp + de Klerk + Dottin power |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 6.00 | Ellyse Perry captaincy + Alice Capsey |
| Southern Brave | 7.00 | Jemimah + Wolvaardt + Lauren Bell |
| Welsh Fire | 9.00 | Freya Kemp emerging, Voll opening |
| Manchester Super Giants | 10.00 | Devine leads transition squad |
Our top 4 picks to qualify: Sunrisers Leeds, London Spirit, Trent Rockets, MI London. The winner is likely London Spirit or Sunrisers Leeds — a rematch of 2024 vs 2025 champions could set up a fascinating Lord's Final.
💹 The Hundred Women Fancy Markets
All 34 women's matches offer full markets on trusted providers. The 100-ball format means slightly lower lambi totals than men's matches, but the fancy markets are just as tradeable.
| Market | Typical Line | Buy Angle | Sell Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match total (lambi) | 130-160 | Flat deck + top-order set | Swing conditions + early wickets |
| 25-ball powerplay | 35-45 | Aggressive openers + short boundaries | Two wickets down |
| 50-ball halfway session | 70-85 | Set middle order | Spin choking rate |
| Match sixes total | 6.5-8.5 | Both teams have power hitters | Bowling-friendly venue |
| Top team batsman | Player-specific | Smriti/Perry/Mooney/Lanning | Injury doubt |
| Match winner (bhav) | 1.80-2.20 | Value spot pre-toss | Overreaction on early wicket |
| Player of match | Multiple | All-rounders (Perry, Deepti) | Tail-enders |
| Toss decision | 1.65-2.00 | Bat first at dew venues | Bowl first if overcast |
🏆 The Hundred Women Fantasy Tips (Dream11)
Fantasy contests for The Hundred Women 2026 are available on Dream11, MPL, My11Circle and other platforms. Indian players are natural fantasy captains for Indian fans.
- Captain Smriti Mandhana in London Spirit matches — she's the world's best-in-form batter and gets guaranteed 25-ball powerplay exposure.
- Vice-captain Ellyse Perry — She bats top 5 AND bowls at least 15 balls, giving her the highest expected fantasy points across formats.
- Load up on all-rounders — Deepti Sharma, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Devine and Jemimah Rodrigues score in batting AND bowling.
- Pick premium spinners — Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Amelia Kerr, Sarah Glenn take wickets in the 50-75 ball middle phase.
- Death overs finishers — Richa Ghosh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Deandra Dottin, Grace Harris are premium picks for last-25-balls slaughter.
- Home advantage counts — Players at their home venues (Perry at Edgbaston, Wolvaardt at Rose Bowl) have 15% higher fantasy averages.
- Balance 4-3 or 5-2 — Dream11 caps at 7 players per team. Balance is key for consistent points.
📺 The Hundred Women 2026 Live Streaming in India
Watch every ball from India on multiple platforms:
📜 The Hundred Women Past Winners
The Women's Hundred has seen 4 different champions across 5 editions. Below are the past winners with their key facts:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Oval Invincibles (now MI London) | Southern Brave | Lord's |
| 2022 | Oval Invincibles (now MI London) | Southern Brave | Lord's |
| 2023 | Southern Brave | Northern Superchargers | Lord's |
| 2024 | London Spirit (Deepti's six!) | Welsh Fire | Lord's |
| 2025 | Northern Superchargers (now Sunrisers Leeds) | MI London | Lord's |
Key trend: No team has ever defended the Women's Hundred title. Sunrisers Leeds are chasing history as first back-to-back champions in 2026.
❓ The Hundred Women 2026 — 37 Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Hundred Women 2026 start?
The Hundred Women 2026 starts on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 with the opening double-header at Kennington Oval, London. MI London Women face defending champions Sunrisers Leeds Women (formerly Northern Superchargers) in the tournament opener at approximately 8:30 PM IST.
When is The Hundred Women 2026 Final?
The Hundred Women 2026 Final will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as part of Finals Day. The Eliminator between 2nd and 3rd placed teams is scheduled for August 14, 2026 at The Oval.
Which Indian players play in The Hundred Women 2026?
Four Indian stars feature in The Hundred Women 2026: Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh (both London Spirit), Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave), and Deepti Sharma (London Spirit). Deepti was the hero of the 2024 final with the title-clinching six.
Which team does Smriti Mandhana play for in The Hundred 2026?
Smriti Mandhana plays for London Spirit Women in The Hundred 2026. She joins fellow Indians Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh at the London-based team led by Australian legend Meg Lanning.
Which team does Jemimah Rodrigues play for?
Jemimah Rodrigues plays for Southern Brave Women in The Hundred 2026. She strengthens the middle order alongside South African captain Laura Wolvaardt and England stars Lauren Bell and Maia Bouchier.
Which team does Deepti Sharma play for?
Deepti Sharma plays for London Spirit Women in The Hundred 2026. She won the 2024 Women's Hundred final for London Spirit by hitting the title-clinching six off Hayley Matthews against Welsh Fire.
Which team does Richa Ghosh play for?
Richa Ghosh, India's dynamic wicket-keeper batter, plays for London Spirit Women in The Hundred 2026 alongside Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Meg Lanning and Sophie Ecclestone.
Who won The Hundred Women 2025?
Northern Superchargers Women won The Hundred Women 2025, their maiden title, defeating opponents in the Final at Lord's. The team has been rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds Women for 2026 following Sun TV Network's £100 million acquisition.
How many teams play in The Hundred Women 2026?
Eight teams compete in The Hundred Women 2026: MI London (Women), Sunrisers Leeds (Women), Manchester Super Giants (Women), Birmingham Phoenix (Women), London Spirit (Women), Southern Brave (Women), Trent Rockets (Women) and Welsh Fire (Women).
What is the format of The Hundred Women's cricket?
Each team faces 100 balls per innings. A bowler can bowl a maximum of 20 balls, delivered in blocks of 5 or 10 consecutive balls. The powerplay lasts for the first 25 balls. Matches are approximately 2.5 hours long — shorter than T20.
How can I watch The Hundred Women 2026 live in India?
The Hundred Women 2026 will be live streamed in India on FanCode app and website with English commentary. Women's matches start earlier than men's — typically 8:30 PM IST (double-header format). Sky Sports has UK broadcast rights.
What time do The Hundred Women 2026 matches start in India?
Most Hundred Women matches start at 8:30 PM IST or 11:00 PM IST. As part of double-headers, women's matches are played before or after the men's fixture at the same venue on the same day.
Who is favorite to win The Hundred Women 2026?
Sunrisers Leeds Women (defending champions) are pre-tournament favorites at ~4.00 odds. London Spirit are close second at 4.50 with their Indian trio + Meg Lanning + Sophie Ecclestone. Trent Rockets are dark horses at 5.00 with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney.
What is the salary cap for The Hundred Women 2026?
For 2026, the women's salary pot is £880,000 per team — doubled from the previous year. Top players earn approximately £130,000. Each team has 15 players in their squad. Beth Mooney's £210,000 was the highest signing at the inaugural auction.
Who is captain of London Spirit Women 2026?
Meg Lanning captains London Spirit Women in The Hundred 2026, leading a star-studded squad featuring Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Ecclestone, Paige Scholfield and Kathryn Bryce.
Who is captain of Sunrisers Leeds Women 2026?
Sunrisers Leeds Women (formerly Northern Superchargers) are defending champions. Their squad features Kate Cross leading the attack alongside Australian stars Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland.
Which IPL teams own franchises in The Hundred Women 2026?
Four IPL-linked owners have acquired stakes: Reliance/Mumbai Indians own 49% of MI London Women (£60m), Sun TV/Sunrisers Hyderabad own 100% of Sunrisers Leeds Women (£100m), RPSG/Lucknow Super Giants own 70% of Manchester Super Giants Women (£81m), and GMR/Delhi Capitals own 49% of Southern Brave Women.
How many matches in The Hundred Women 2026?
There are 34 total women's matches: 32 group-stage matches where each team plays 8 games (four home, four away), followed by the Eliminator between 2nd and 3rd placed teams (Aug 14), and the Final between winner of Eliminator and league topper (Aug 16 at Lord's).
How many overseas players are allowed in The Hundred Women 2026?
For 2026, women's teams can include up to four overseas players in their playing XI, up from three in previous seasons. This rule change is designed to attract more international stars including from India, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.
What venues host The Hundred Women 2026?
Eight venues host the women's competition (same as men's): Kennington Oval, Headingley, Old Trafford, Edgbaston, Lord's, Rose Bowl Southampton, Trent Bridge, and Sophia Gardens Cardiff. Every women's match is played the same day as the men's fixture at the same venue.
Who is the highest-paid player in The Hundred Women 2026?
Beth Mooney (Australia, Trent Rockets) topped the auction at £210,000, followed by Danni Wyatt-Hodge (MI London) and other marquee signings. Top-tier contracts range £130,000-£210,000 given the doubled salary pot.
Where can I get The Hundred Women betting ID?
You can get a Hundred Women betting ID instantly on WhatsApp from Winkaro247 at wa.link/winkaro777. All 34 women's matches offer full markets: match winner, top batsman, lambi (total), fancy sessions, over totals and player-specific totals.
What are top overseas stars in The Hundred Women 2026?
Top overseas stars include Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix), Nat Sciver-Brunt & Beth Mooney (Trent Rockets), Meg Lanning & Sophie Ecclestone (London Spirit), Phoebe Litchfield & Annabel Sutherland (Sunrisers Leeds), Marizanne Kapp & Deandra Dottin (MI London), and Laura Wolvaardt (Southern Brave).
Can I bet on The Hundred Women 2026 from India?
You can bet on The Hundred Women 2026 through a trusted WhatsApp betting ID provider like Winkaro247. All markets available: match winner, top batsman, lambi (total), fancy sessions, over totals, method of dismissal and player-specific totals.
What is the lambi meaning in The Hundred Women?
Lambi in The Hundred Women refers to the 100-ball total runs prediction market. You either buy lambi (bet the score will exceed the line) or sell/khaai lambi (bet the score will fall below). Typical Hundred Women lambi lines are 130-160 runs.
What is fantasy strategy for The Hundred Women 2026?
For Hundred Women fantasy: prioritize Indian stars Smriti Mandhana & Jemimah Rodrigues in captain slot, pick 2-3 all-rounders like Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma, Ash Gardner. Spin bowlers like Sophie Ecclestone and Alana King rack up wickets in middle overs.
Is The Hundred Women available on Dream11?
Yes, The Hundred Women 2026 is available on Dream11, MPL, My11Circle and other Indian fantasy platforms. Match-based contests open 3-4 hours before start. Indian players score highly on fantasy points due to their consistency.
Who won The Hundred Women 2024?
London Spirit Women won The Hundred Women 2024, defeating Welsh Fire in the Final. Deepti Sharma hit the title-clinching six off Hayley Matthews in one of the most memorable finishes in the tournament's history.
What is the difference between The Hundred and T20 for Women?
The Hundred Women uses 100 balls per side vs 120 balls in Women's T20. Bowlers deliver in 5 or 10 ball blocks (vs 6-ball overs in T20). Powerplay is 25 balls (vs 36 in T20). Matches take approximately 2.5 hours (vs 3 hours in T20).
Who are top Hundred Women all-rounders?
Elite all-rounders in The Hundred Women 2026: Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets), Deepti Sharma (London Spirit), Ash Gardner (Trent Rockets), Marizanne Kapp (MI London), Annabel Sutherland (Sunrisers Leeds), Freya Kemp (Welsh Fire), and Alice Capsey (Birmingham Phoenix).
Is India women's national team playing in The Hundred?
India women's national team is not a competing team, but 4 Indian internationals feature for various franchises: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (all London Spirit) and Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave). BCCI has released these players for the tournament.
What is the toss prediction for The Hundred Women?
In The Hundred Women, teams winning toss generally choose to bowl first at ~60% rate. Chasing has a slight advantage due to evening dew at English venues. Toss impact is smaller than in T20 because the pitch does not change as dramatically over 100 balls.
What are safest bets in The Hundred Women?
Safest Women's Hundred betting markets: Match odds (1.80-2.20 range), Top team batsman (best value on set openers like Smriti Mandhana or Meg Lanning), 25-ball powerplay total (buy or sell based on pitch), and Total match sixes over/under.
Where can I watch The Hundred Women in Hindi?
FanCode offers The Hundred Women 2026 with English commentary in India. Hindi commentary availability varies by match — check the FanCode app schedule for the specific fixtures with regional language options.
Who has won The Hundred Women's tournament most?
Oval Invincibles Women (now MI London Women) have won The Hundred Women's title most times — winning the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions. Northern Superchargers (now Sunrisers Leeds) won 2025, and London Spirit won 2024.
What is the prize money for The Hundred Women 2026?
Total prize pool for The Hundred Women 2026 is estimated at approximately £250,000, up from previous seasons. Winner receives around £100,000, runner-up £60,000. Individual salary contracts up to £210,000 (Beth Mooney).
Can Smriti Mandhana win The Hundred Women 2026 with London Spirit?
Smriti Mandhana leads a star-studded London Spirit Women batting lineup with Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh and Paige Scholfield. Combined with Sophie Ecclestone's spin, London Spirit are strong Final contenders at 4.50 odds.
What is bhav in The Hundred Women betting?
Bhav is the Hindi term for odds/rate in cricket betting. In The Hundred Women, match winner bhav opens 1.80-2.20 range for evenly matched teams. Bhav fluctuates every ball based on match state — tighter matches = shorter bhav movement.
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