The Hundred 2023: Match 8, NOS-W vs SOB-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between NOS-W vs SOB-W?

Match 8 of the ongoing The Hundred Women’s tournament will feature a clash between Northern Superchargers and Southern Brave at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Sunday, August 6. The game will be the second game of the tournament for Northern Superchargers; they kicked their campaign off with a win and will be keen on keeping up their form.

On the other hand, Southern Brave have played two games in the competition so far, winning one and losing another. With their third clash on the horizon, the side will look to register their second win of the season and move further up in the points table.

Match Details:

Tournament: The Hundred Women 2023

Match: Northern Superchargers Women vs Southern Brave Women, Match 8

Venue: Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Date & Time: Sunday, August 6, 3:30 PM (IST)

Where to Watch Live: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv, and FanCode

Ageas Bowl Pitch Report:

The surface at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton is a bit on the slower side; the spinners could have a field day with such a surface, and the batters will look to remain patient at the start of the innings. Winning the toss and opting to field first could be a wise decision on such a surface.

Probable Playing XI

Northern Superchargers Women (NOS-W):

Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Litchfield, Jemimah Rodrigues, Hollie Armitage (C), Alice Davidson-Richards, Bess Heath (WK), Leah Dobson, Grace Hall, Lucy Higham, Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W):

Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Danielle Gregory, Maitlan Brown, Chloe Tryon, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Anya Shrubsole (c), Lauren Bell, Mary Taylor

NOS-W vs SOB-W Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 2, Northern Superchargers women – 01, Southern Brave women – 01, NR- 00

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Smriti Mandhana  – Southern Brave Women 

Southern Brave’s star opening batter, Smriti Mandhana, would be expected to be the best batter in the side’s forthcoming clash against Northern Superchargers. It is worth noting that Mandhana has been in sensational form in the tournament so far, scoring half-centuries in both the games that she has played in. She could once again perform to the best of her abilities.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Alice Davidson-Richards – Northern Superchargers Women

Northern Superchargers’ Alice Davidson-Richards could be the best bowler in the side’s upcoming battle against Southern Brave Women. In the side’s previous game, Richards bowled 20 balls and took three wickets, conceding 20 runs in the process.

Today’s Match Prediction: Southern Brave Women to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.