Southern Brave host MI London in Match 9 of The Hundred Women’s 2026, with the unbeaten hosts looking to make it three from three against a London side still searching for their first points of the season.
Southern Brave have started the campaign perfectly, edging Welsh Fire by 8 runs at the Rose Bowl before Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 42 saw off Sunrisers Leeds by 5 wickets at Headingley.
MI London, playing under their new identity after last year’s rebrand from Oval Invincibles, have lost both games so far — beaten by 7 wickets by Sunrisers Leeds at the Oval, then thrashed by 60 runs by Welsh Fire at Sophia Gardens.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at the Rose Bowl, and our prediction for Match 9.
Southern Brave vs MI London – Details
Southern Brave are the only unbeaten side to have played two games in this year’s competition, while MI London are still searching for their first win under their new name.
| Match | 9th Match, Southern Brave vs MI London |
| Tournament | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Monday, 27 July 2026 |
| Venue | Rose Bowl (Utilita Bowl), Southampton |
| Start Time | 3:00 PM local / BST, 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for SB W vs MI L W
| Platform | SB W Win Odds | MI L W Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.15 | 2.95 |
| 4rabet | 1.12 | 2.94 |
| BetVibe | 1.20 | 2.99 |
| Stake | 1.27 | 2.98 |
Southern Brave & MI London Squads for The Hundred 2026
Southern Brave will again look to Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Sophie Molineux, both of whom have been central to a 2-0 start, while South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt has provided the platform at the top of the order.
MI London will need more from captain Hollie Armitage and their overseas contingent of Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr if they are to open their account at Southampton.
Southern Brave
Sophie Molineux (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Lizelle Lee, Maia Bouchier, Phoebe Franklin, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Ellie Anderson, Jodi Grewcock, Rebecca Odgers, Daisy Gibb, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser.
MI London
Hollie Armitage (c), Nicola Carey, Kira Chathli, Alice Davidson-Richards, Kirstie Gordon, Danielle Gregory, Chinelle Henry, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Tara Norris, Alexa Stonehouse, Ellie Threlkeld, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet.
Southern Brave vs MI London – Pitch & Weather Report
Southern Brave have already hosted one match at the Rose Bowl this season, a low-scoring contest that saw Welsh Fire collapse from a winning position, giving a guide to how the surface is currently playing.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | The Rose Bowl surface used for Southern Brave’s win over Welsh Fire in Match 2 offered sharp turn for spinners and swing for the new ball, rather than the flatter, high-scoring conditions the ground is traditionally known for. |
| Batting Conditions | Both completed innings in that fixture finished below 130, well short of the venue’s historical par of 170-180 in the shortest formats. |
| Bowling Assistance | Spin has had a significant say in matches at the Rose Bowl so far this season, with both sides’ slower bowlers picking up wickets in the middle overs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is a daytime fixture, so dew is not expected to be a factor, and sides have generally preferred batting first at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 25°C, cooling to around 15°C into the evening. |
| Weather | Clear to partly cloudy skies are forecast for Monday afternoon. |
| Precipitation | Only a 10% chance of rain, so the match should be free of interruptions. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, similar to the conditions seen for Southern Brave’s win over Welsh Fire at the same ground. |
Southern Brave Women vs MI London Women – Head to Head in The Hundred History
Southern Brave Women have enjoyed the upper hand against MI London Women in The Hundred, winning five of the seven meetings between the two sides. The rivalry has produced several competitive contests over the years, although Southern Brave have held the edge overall.
| Matches | Southern Brave Women Won | MI London Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Southern Brave Women head into this contest in excellent form after winning their opening two matches of the 2026 season, while MI London Women are looking to bounce back after consecutive defeats. The contrasting starts add extra significance to this early-season clash.
Players to Watch for Southern Brave vs MI London
- Jemimah Rodrigues (SB) — Player of the match in Southern Brave’s win over Sunrisers Leeds, her unbeaten 42 off 34 balls showed the composure that has underpinned the side’s perfect start.
- Sophie Molineux (SB) — The Brave captain and reigning T20 World Cup winner has contributed with both bat and ball, taking 3 for 14 to derail Welsh Fire’s chase in the season opener.
- Laura Wolvaardt (SB) — The South African top-order batter made an unbeaten 45 in the win over Welsh Fire and gives Southern Brave a reliable platform at the top of the innings.
- Hollie Armitage (MIL) — MI London’s captain will be desperate for a first win in charge after two defeats, with the side yet to find any real momentum with bat or ball.
- Hayley Matthews (MIL) — Struck 33 off 22 balls in the opening defeat to Sunrisers Leeds and remains MI London’s most dangerous overseas batter.
- Amelia Kerr (MIL) — The New Zealand all-rounder offers control with the ball and could be key to slowing down a Southern Brave batting order in full flow.
Winner Prediction
Southern Brave head into Match 9 as the form side in the entire competition, unbeaten after two tight, low-scoring games that have showcased both batting depth and composure under pressure from Rodrigues and Molineux.
MI London have struggled for momentum in both their fixtures so far, particularly with the bat, and will need a big performance from Matthews or Armitage to arrest the slide. With home advantage and clearly the stronger recent form, Southern Brave look the side to back to make it three wins from three.
