Smriti Mandhana's 88* off 50 balls guided Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds at Headingley, maintaining their unbeaten start to The Hundred.
Smriti Mandhana made a masterful unbeaten 88 off 50 balls as she guided Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds which maintained their unbeaten start to The Hundred.
The India opener's sixth half-century in the history of the tournament was her top score and included seven fours and four sixes.
Mandhana's unflappable temperament at Headingley was the key as the stylish left-hander skilfully paced a chase of 143 despite wickets falling around her.
It was a testament to the quality of the knock that Super Giants skipper Meg Lanning, who made 24, was the only other player into double figures.
Earlier, Sunrisers' top scorer Sutherland had a controlled 35 off 24 balls, striking four fours, in their total of 142-4.
Bryony Smith and Phoebe Litchfield also chipped in with 26 and 31 respectively while Dani Gibson gave the innings late impetus as she clubbed 18 off just six balls.
The Super Giants' bowlers struggled to contain the Sunrisers' innings, with Sophie Ecclestone going for 30 and Ryana MacDonald-Gay conceding six runs more.
Grace Ballinger was the most economical of the Super Giants bowlers as her 20 wicketless balls cost only 17 runs.
The win keeps Manchester Super Giants at the top of The Hundred standings, with Sunrisers Leeds now facing a tough task to get back on track.
The Hundred continues on Wednesday with double-headers in Cardiff and London, and the action will be closely watched as teams look to gain momentum in the race for the knockout stages.
It's going to be a busy day at Sophia Gardens, where Welsh Fire's women face Trent Rockets at 11:30 BST, before the men's sides meet at 15:00 BST.
Source: Yahoo Sports