The Hundred, Women: London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants

Platform comparison

Market context

London Spirit Women’s match against Manchester Super Giants Women in The Hundred is priced by the crowd at **0% YES**, which is far below the sort of split opinion seen in pre-match previews and bookmaker markets. One recent odds page had London Spirit as a narrow favourite at **13/10**, while a preview from CricketWorld tipped London Spirit outright and Yardbarker framed the contest as close to **50-50** with the side bowling first favoured to win.[9][2][3]

That gap matters because comparable women’s Hundred fixtures between these sides have not been one-way affairs, yet the available commentary still leans towards a competitive match rather than a near-certain outcome. ESPN Cricinfo’s report from the Lord’s opener notes Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven wickets in a low-scoring game, which shows the matchup has already produced clear results rather than vague “coin-flip” narratives.[4][6] Against that background, a **0% YES** contract looks extreme unless traders are reacting to late information that the wider market has not yet incorporated.

For traders, the key catalysts are the **final team sheets**, the **toss**, and any schedule or venue changes that affect selection and conditions, especially if either side rests overseas players or alters its balance between batting depth and seam options. Because the contract settles on the published result from ESPNcricinfo, any ordinary on-field decision still counts, including DLS, DRS, penalties, or a tiebreak such as a Super Over; that means late match-state updates are more relevant than speculative previews. The main cross-platform question is whether sportsbook lines stay near a live 50/50 split while the prediction market remains anchored at zero, or whether the contract reprices sharply once line-ups are confirmed.[9][4]

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Methodology

We track The Hundred, Women: London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Kalshi vs Polymarket. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.