Sunrisers Leeds (SRL) will lock horns with London Spirit (LNS) in Match 20 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on Tuesday. With the tournament entering its crucial phase, both sides will be desperate to return to winning ways after suffering defeats in their previous outings.

Sunrisers Leeds have had a mixed campaign so far, winning two of their four matches. They came agonizingly close to chasing down 147 against Trent Rockets (TRT) but eventually fell short by just five runs despite being well placed for most of the innings. The hosts will be eager to make full use of home conditions and strengthen their position in the points table.

London Spirit, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency this season. They have managed only one victory from four matches and head into this contest after being bowled out for just 105 against Southern Brave (SOB). Led by Liam Livingstone, Spirit will hope their experienced batting lineup can deliver a much-improved performance in this must-win encounter.

SRL vs LNS, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details

• Date and Time: August 4, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds

SRL vs LNS Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 5 | Sunrisers Leeds Won: 3 | London Spirit Won: 2

Headingley Pitch Report

Headingley has traditionally offered one of the more balanced surfaces in The Hundred, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. The pitch generally features good pace and consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots confidently once they settle at the crease. Fast bowlers can extract movement with the new ball, particularly during the opening stages of the innings, making the powerplay an important period for both teams.

As the innings progresses, the wicket usually becomes easier for batting, rewarding players who spend time in the middle. The venue has recently produced several high-scoring encounters, with the last two matches witnessing totals in excess of 180 from both sides. While bowlers who vary their pace and hit the right lengths can still be effective, another entertaining, high-scoring contest could be on the cards. Winning the toss, captains may prefer to bowl first and chase under favourable batting conditions.

Squads

Sunrisers Leeds: Zak Crawley (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Abrar Ahmed, Benny Howell, Tom Lawes, Charlie Allison, Ed Barnard, Liam Patterson-White, Reece Topley

London Spirit: Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, James Rew, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Tymal Mills

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SRL vs LNS, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• SRL wins the toss and bowls first
• LNS’ powerplay score: 45-50
• LNS’ total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• LNS wins the toss and bowls first
• SRL’s powerplay score: 50-55
• SRL’s total score: 170-180

Match prediction: Team bowling first to win the contest.

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