Smriti Mandhana in action for Southern Brave (Twitter)
Manchester Originals will host table-toppers Southern Brave in match number 31 of Women’s The Hundred 2023 season. The upcoming contest marks the final league fixture for both sides this competition.
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Team Previews
Manchester Originals Women
Manchester Originals have managed to secure just two wins from their five completed fixtures this season. Their three successive losses earlier this month, coupled with their opening two washouts in the tournament pretty much dented their playoffs dream. A win against table-toppers Southern Brave at home in their final league outing will not make much of a difference, as they are already out of the top three race.
Southern Brave Women
Southern Brave have registered six wins this season, including five on the bounce in their past five outings. Their defeat to Welsh Fire earlier in the tournament remains their only loss, and they are currently placed at the top of Women’s The Hundred 2023 points table. Having already qualified for the playoffs, a win over Originals will grant Southern Brave a direct entry into the finals.
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | August 23, 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode |
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Old Trafford Pitch Report
In women’s league this season, the surface at Manchester’s Old Trafford has provided considerable assistance towards spin bowlers. Batters have struggled in both games, considering the average first innings score at the venue this year has been a mere 97. With chasing sides emerging victorious in both games, captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first.
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Probable Playing 11
Manchester Originals Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Deandra Dottin, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone (c), Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Mahika Gaur and Phoebe Graham.
Southern Brave Women: Smriti Mandhana, Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Kalea Moore, Anya Shrubsole (c), Rhianna Southby (wk) and Lauren Bell.
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper | Eleanor Threlkeld |
Batters | Smriti Mandhana, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt |
All-Rounders | Emma Lamb, Georgia Adams, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris |
Bowlers | Anya Shrubsole, Lauren Bell, Kathryn Bryce |
Captain | Maia Bouchier |
Vice-Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
MNR-W vs SOB-W: Winner Prediction
Table-toppers Southern Brave start out as favourites to outclass hosts Manchester Originals.