Match 31 of The Hundred 2023 Women’s Competition will see the clash between Manchester Originals women (MNR-W) and Southern Brave women (SOB-W) at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, on Wednesday, August 23. Both teams are coming off a win from their previous encounters. Manchester Originals are in sixth place with six points while Southern Brave are leading the points table with 12 points to their name.
Manchester Originals defeated Northern Superchargers by three wickets in their previous encounter while Southern Brave outplayed Oval Invincibles by seven wickets.
Match Details:
Tournament: The Hundred Women’s Competition 2023
Match: Manchester Originals Women vs. Southern Brave Women, Match 31
Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 23, 07:30 pm (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv and FanCode
Old Trafford Cricket Ground Pitch Report
Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, benefits the batters in the first innings. However, the spinners get a little assistance as the game progresses. Hence, batting first at this venue will be an optimal decision for the skipper winning the toss in a bid to put up a huge total on the board.
Probable Playing XI:
Manchester Originals (MNR-W)
Emma Lamb, Sophie Ecclestone (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Deandra Dottin, Kathryn Bryce, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Katie George, Mahika Gaur, Phoebe Graham
Southern Brave (SOB-W)
Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole (c), Rhianna Southby (wk), Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Kalea Moore, Lauren Bell
MNR-W vs SOB-W Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 2, Manchester Originals – 1, Southern Brave – 1
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Smriti Mandhana – Southern Brave
Smriti Mandhana will be one key batter to watch out for in the upcoming clash between Manchester Originals women and Southern Brave women. The opening batter proved crucial for Southern Brave so far in the tournament. Mandhana is the leading run-scorer of Southern Brave, with 226 runs from seven games at an average of 37.66. She will be keen to exhibit her batting skills in the forthcoming match against Manchester.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Georgia Adams– Southern Brave
Georgia Adams might be the key bowler in the upcoming game in The Hundred Women’s competition. The 29-year-old tops the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 wickets to her name. In Southern Brave’s previous game against Oval Invincibles, she finished with figures of 1/23. Meanwhile, Adams scored an unbeaten (50* off 32 deliveries) half-century for her side.
Today’s Match Prediction: The Team Bat First to Win the Match