The Hundred Women 2026: Sunrisers Leeds co-owner Kavya Maran was seen celebrating jubilantly on the field with her players at The Oval following a thrilling victory in The Hundred 2026 Eliminator on Friday, August 14, 2026. The franchise owner, renowned for wearing her heart on her sleeve during franchise tournaments across India, South Africa, and England, joined the squad on the pitch immediately after the winning runs were struck. A video capturing her ecstatic expressions, warm embraces, and high-fives with the team quickly spread across social media platforms, winning the hearts of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Ms Kaviya Maran congratulates the women’s team on reaching the Final 🧡 pic.twitter.com/5IOMB8bgOz
— SunRisers Leeds (@sunrisersleeds) August 15, 2026
Kavya Maran Joins Sunrisers Leeds Players On Ground In Heartfelt Post-Match Celebration
In the viral clip, Kavya Maran walked down from the VIP hospitality area to the ground to congratulate the squad on securing a historic spot in The Hundred 2026 Final. Visibly overjoyed, she was captured hugging several players and coaching staff members while sharing high-energy celebrations. Her visible passion and emotional connection with her teams have made her one of the most recognizable and beloved owners in global franchise cricket, and this latest moment at The Oval added another memorable chapter to her viral presence.
Sunrisers Leeds Women Clinch 5-Wicket Win Over Southern Brave In Eliminator Thriller
Sunrisers Leeds Women punched their ticket to The Hundred 2026 Final with a clinical five-wicket victory over Southern Brave Women in the Eliminator at The Kia Oval. Bowling first, Leeds restricted Southern Brave to a modest 114/7 in 100 balls, with leg-spinner Hannah Baker leading an economical seven-pronged bowling attack.
It all comes down to this ⏳
[Play with Fire | SunRisers Leeds | The Hundred] pic.twitter.com/uchFVJrEtx
— SunRisers Leeds (@sunrisersleeds) August 15, 2026
In reply, Sunrisers weathered early pressure as composed knocks from Lauren Winfield-Hill and Deepti Sharma anchored the run chase. Reaching 116/5, Leeds sealed their fifth consecutive win to set up a blockbuster final against table-toppers Trent Rockets at Lord’s.
