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London Spirit Women host MI London Women at the Kennington Oval, with MI London still searching for their first win of the season after three straight defeats. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two LS-W vs MIL-W fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in London.
LS-W vs MIL-W Match Details
Match: London Spirit Women vs MI London Women, 12th Match, The Hundred Women 2026
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, UK
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network
Form Check: MI London Still Winless, London Spirit Level
MI London have lost all three of their matches this season, most recently going down to Southern Brave by 1 run, and have now lost five matches in a row stretching back to last season. London Spirit have had a mixed start themselves, losing their opener to Manchester Super Giants before bouncing back with a win over Trent Rockets, leaving them 1-1.
LS-W vs MIL-W Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Spirit Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.434 | 4 |
| MI London Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1.841 | 0 |
LS-W vs MIL-W Head To Head Record
The head to head is level at 4 wins apiece across the last ten meetings between the two sides, though London Spirit won their most recent meeting last season.
LS-W vs MIL-W Squads
MI London Women: Hollie Armitage (c), Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli (wk), Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Francesca Sweet, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Kate Coppack
London Spirit Women: Charlie Dean (c), Marizanne Kapp, Grace Harris, Amy Jones, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Josie Groves, Lucy Higham, Charis Pavely, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Seren Smale, Olivia Barnes, Trudy Johnson, Mahika Gaur, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Phoebe Turner
Kennington Oval Pitch Report: Bowling First Favoured
The Kennington Oval has hosted 16 matches in The Hundred Women’s competition, with sides bowling first winning 56 percent of the time against 44 percent for teams batting first. The average first innings score of 126 suggests a venue that rewards disciplined bowling.
Kennington Oval venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 16 |
| Won batting first | 44% |
| Won bowling first | 56% |
| Average 1st innings score | 126 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 113 |
| Highest total | 214/5 by Sunrisers Leeds (as Northern Superchargers) vs London Spirit |
| Lowest total | 64 all out by MI London (as Oval Invincibles) vs Sunrisers Leeds |
| Highest chased | 121/2 by MI London (as Oval Invincibles) vs London Spirit |
Pace has taken 59 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 41 percent for spin.
London Weather Report For LS-W vs MIL-W
Sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 48 percent and temperature close to 27.8°C. Rain chance is low at around 18 percent, so a full match is likely.
LS-W vs MIL-W Probable Playing XIs
London Spirit Women (probable): Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Grace Harris, Charlie Dean (c), Marizanne Kapp, Deandra Dottin, Nadine de Klerk, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Lucy Higham, Charis Pavely, Josie Groves
MI London Women (probable): Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hollie Armitage (c), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Kira Chathli (wk), Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris
Key Player Battles
Marizanne Kapp vs MI London’s top order: Kapp’s new ball skills have been a strength for London Spirit all season, and early wickets against Matthews and Wyatt-Hodge would pile further pressure on a struggling MI London side.
Hayley Matthews vs London Spirit’s bowling attack: Matthews remains MI London’s most dangerous batter, and a big score from her is close to essential if they are to end their five match losing run.
Charlie Dean vs MI London’s middle order: Dean’s leadership and off-spin give London Spirit control in the middle overs, and containing Armitage and Kerr in that phase would go a long way to a second win of the season.
LS-W vs MIL-W Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Kira Chathli
Batters: Hayley Matthews (C), Grace Harris (VC), Sterre Kalis
All Rounders: Charlie Dean, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers: Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Higham, Kirstie Gordon, Chinelle Henry
Matthews is captain as MI London’s most dangerous batter even amid the team’s struggles, and Harris takes the vice-captaincy as London Spirit’s most destructive overseas hitter. Dean and Kerr cover the all-round bases, and Kapp and de Klerk lead the bowling picks.
LS-W vs MIL-W Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second LS-W vs MIL-W fantasy team brings in Marie Kelly and Danni Wyatt-Hodge as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Eleanor Threlkeld — differential
Batters: Hayley Matthews (C), Marie Kelly (VC) — differential, Danni Wyatt-Hodge — differential, Amelia Kerr
All Rounders: Charlie Dean, Alice Davidson-Richards
Bowlers: Marizanne Kapp, Alexa Stonehouse — differential, Charis Pavely, Tara Norris — differential
Kelly and Wyatt-Hodge both offer upside without the ownership Harris or Matthews are likely to draw. Alexa Stonehouse and Tara Norris are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance.
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LS-W vs MIL-W Match Prediction
London Spirit go into this match with the more settled recent form, having bounced back from their opening defeat with a win over Trent Rockets. MI London have real quality in Matthews, Kerr and Armitage, but three straight losses to open the season, on top of a longer losing run stretching back to last year, point to deeper issues than a single off day. London Spirit are the clear favourites here, and MI London will need something close to a complete performance to finally get their season up and running.
FAQs
Q. Who will win the LS-W vs MIL-W match today?
A. London Spirit go in as favourites given MI London’s five match losing streak stretching across two seasons, though Hayley Matthews’ form keeps MI London in the contest.
Q. What is the LS-W vs MIL-W Dream11 prediction for today’s match?
A. Hayley Matthews and Grace Harris are the standout captaincy picks given their top-order form, with Charlie Dean and Marizanne Kapp as strong all-round options.
Q. What is the pitch report for the Kennington Oval, London?
A. The Oval has favoured sides bowling first this season, with 56 percent of matches won by the team chasing, and the average first innings score sits at 126.
Q. Who are the probable playing XI for LS-W vs MIL-W today?
A. London Spirit are likely to field Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Grace Harris, Charlie Dean, Marizanne Kapp, Deandra Dottin, Nadine de Klerk, Eleanor Threlkeld, Lucy Higham, Charis Pavely and Josie Groves, while MI London are expected to go with Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hollie Armitage, Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Kira Chathli, Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards and Tara Norris.
Q. Has MI London Women won a match this season?
A. No. They have lost all three of their matches this season and have now lost five in a row overall, including results carried over from last season.