Sunrisers Leeds return to Headingley looking to bounce back from a five-run heartbreaker against table-topping Trent Rockets, while London Spirit arrive under new captain Liam Livingstone still searching for consistency after being bowled out for just 105 in their last outing.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Headingley, and our prediction for Match 20 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit – Details
Sunrisers Leeds have won two of their four matches so far, including a home win built on Mitchell Marsh’s explosive form, while London Spirit have managed just one win in four under a rebuilt squad led by Liam Livingstone.
| Match | 20th Match, Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Tuesday, 4 August 2026 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for SRL vs LS Match 20
| Platform | SRL Win Odds | LS Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.81 | 2.22 |
| 4rabet | 1.82 | 2.25 |
| BetVibe | 1.74 | 2.15 |
| Stake | 1.83 | 2.27 |
Sunrisers Leeds & London Spirit Squads for The Hundred 2026
Zak Crawley leads a Sunrisers side built around the explosive top order of Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook, with Nathan Ellis and Matthew Potts anchoring the bowling attack.
London Spirit’s men’s team was substantially rebuilt for 2026, with Liam Livingstone brought in from Birmingham Phoenix to captain a new-look side featuring Jamie Overton, Dewald Brevis and Adam Zampa alongside marquee signing James Coles.
Sunrisers Leeds
Zak Crawley (c), Ryan Rickelton, Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed, Liam Patterson-White.
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone (c), Jamie Overton, Adam Zampa, Dewald Brevis, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, James Coles, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Tymal Mills, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matt Fisher.
Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit – Pitch & Weather Report
Headingley has generally offered a fair contest between bat and ball through The Hundred 2026 Men competition, with some early seam movement giving way to good conditions for stroke play.
Pitch Report
| Category | Details |
| Pitch Behaviour | Pace and bounce for the seamers with the new ball, before the surface settles into a good batting track. |
| Batting Conditions | The average first-innings score in Hundred matches at this venue sits in the region of 156-165 runs, with sides batting first traditionally holding an edge, especially under lights. |
| Bowling Assistance | Swing and seam are on offer early, particularly if cloud cover is around; spin has a role to play through the middle overs. |
| Toss Factor | This is a night match, so dew could be a factor late on, but the historical trend at Headingley still favours setting a total first. |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
| Temperature | A high of around 24°C (75°F), dropping to roughly 16°C (61°F) by the evening. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions are forecast for Tuesday in Leeds. |
| Precipitation | A 35% chance of rain — a moderate risk of interruption. |
| Conditions | Cool and overcast, with the possibility of the new ball swinging more than usual under heavier cloud. |
Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) have enjoyed a slight edge over London Spirit in The Hundred. The two sides have faced each other five times, with Sunrisers Leeds winning three matches and London Spirit claiming two victories. Sunrisers Leeds have also won the last two meetings, giving them the momentum heading into this contest.
| Matches | Sunrisers Leeds Won | London Spirit Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Sunrisers Leeds secured an eight-wicket victory in the most recent meeting during the 2025 season after also defeating London Spirit by 21 runs (DLS method) in 2024. London Spirit’s two wins in the rivalry came in the 2022 and 2023 editions of the tournament.
Players to Watch for Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit Match 20
- Zak Crawley (SRL) — The captain has been among the competition’s most fluent batters this season, striking at 160 across nine matches.
- Mitchell Marsh (SRL) — The Australian has been Sunrisers’ most destructive top-order presence, including a match-winning 69 off 34 against Southern Brave.
- Harry Brook (SRL) — In outstanding touch, averaging under 38 but striking above 160 across the campaign.
- Liam Livingstone (LS) — Leading Spirit for the first time after five years captaining Birmingham Phoenix, and still the biggest six-hitting threat in the competition.
- Jamie Overton (LS) — A rare bright spot in a difficult Spirit campaign, among the wickets with the ball.
- Dewald Brevis (LS) — The explosive South African offers Spirit’s middle order a genuine matchwinner on his day.
Winner Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds will be disappointed to have let a winning position slip against Trent Rockets, but the underlying signs, Marsh and Brook both among the tournament’s most destructive batters, and a settled bowling attack in Ellis and Potts, point to a side capable of bouncing back at home.
London Spirit have shown flashes under Livingstone but have struggled for consistency, with their totals of 105 and 161 in recent matches highlighting a batting order still finding its rhythm. Sunrisers Leeds start as favourites at Headingley.
