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Mandhana Guides Manchester Super Giants to Victory

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Smriti Mandhana scored an unbeaten 88 off 50 balls to lead Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds, maintaining their unbeaten start in The Hundred.

Mandhana's masterful innings, her highest score in the competition, featured seven fours and four sixes. She skillfully paced the chase of 143, remaining composed as wickets fell around her. Skipper Meg Lanning, with 24, was the only other player to reach double figures for the Super Giants. Mandhana emphasized the importance of committing to shots and maintaining focus, stating, "If you win matches like this, it really puts us in a good place."

Earlier, Sunrisers Leeds posted 142-4, with Annabel Sutherland top-scoring with 35 off 24 balls. Bryony Smith and Phoebe Litchfield contributed 26 and 31 respectively, while Dani Gibson added a quickfire 18 off six balls. Grace Ballinger was economical for the Super Giants, conceding only 17 runs from her 20 balls.