Manchester originals women take on Southern Brave Women in the second game of the Hundred women's 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford Manchester on 6 th August. Two teams who had a disappointing last season look to turn thing around right from the outset. Ahead of this riveting MNR-W vs SOB-W contest have a look at the preview, probable playing xi and pitch report.
MNR-W vs SOB-W Match Preview
Manchester Originals Women finished 7th last season despite having one of the best batting lineups in the Women's Hundred. Meanwhile, Southern Brave Women will miss the services of Smriti Mandhana this season.
At Old Trafford, Manchester Originals Women have played 13 matches, winning 6 and losing 7. Southern Brave Women have played two matches at the venue, winning one and losing one.
Manchester Originals Women Preview
Manchester originals women head into this match richer firepower and experience . With star all rounder' s Amelia Kerr , explosive opener and Spin maestro Sophie Ecclestone they aim to build on their mixed 2024 campaign .Laura Wolvaardt and Eve Jones lead a steady Top order.
Mooney ' s leadership and Wolvaardt ' s finishing are key assets and depth in batting and spin blowing gives them an edge especially on spin friendly surfaces like Old Trafford.
Southern Brave Women's Preview
Southern Brave Women arrive with a star studded Lineup but are determined to reset after a Disappointing 2024 season when they finished last despite reaching multiple finals previously . They have retained core players like Danni Wyatt , Sophie Devine , Laura Wolvaardt , Georgia Adams , Freya Kemp and Lauren Bell providing a perfect blend of experience and firepower in both batting and bowling .
Although this is their first match of 2025 season the team will be looking to erase last year inconsistency right from the Start by forging strong partnerships and using depth in both departments .
MNR-W vs SOB-W Probable Playing XI:
Manchester Originals Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Ella McCaughan, Kathryn Bryce, Fi Morris, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gregory, Esmae MacGregor.
Southern Brave Women: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Amara Carr (wk), Sophie Devine, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Phoebe Turner, Lauren Bell.
Old Trafford Pitch Report
The pitch at Old Trafford offers early assist to pacers with some seam and swing . As the match wears on spinners come into play due to the slowing surface . Batters who spend time in the middle can score well . Chasing is usually the batter option.
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 126.1 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 115.9 |
| Batting 1st Wins | 6 matches |
| Batting 2nd Wins | 7 matches |
