MNR-W vs SOB-W Match Highlights: At old Trafford Southern Brave Women outclassed Manchester originals women by 6 wickets with 11 balls to Spare in The Hundred Women 2025 . The Originals struggled early managing just 95/8 in the hundred balls with Smale ' s unbeaten 40 rescuing them from collapse.
In reply Brave Chased down the modest target with clam assurance anchored by Laura Wolvaardt ' s 42 off 37 balls . Manchester 's blowing effort lacked penetration after early breakthroughs and Brave ' s composed chase exposed the original' s Vulnerabilities particularly in batting
Bell's Disciplined Spell
The Manchester Originals had a forgettable outing with the bat after being asked to bat first. They lost early wickets and were soon reduced to 47/6, struggling to cope with Southern Brave's sharp bowling. Pacer Anya Shrubsole and spinner Bell bowled with discipline, with Lauren Bell finishing with 3 wickets for 28 runs.
The only resistance came from Smale, who played a fighting unbeaten knock of 40, ensuring her team crossed the 90-run mark. Her effort helped the Manchester Originals reach 95/8 from 100 balls. Despite the low total, their fielding remained spirited, with them diving around the outfield to save runs, but it was clear they were 20-30 runs short of a competitive total.
Wolvaardt & Danni Wyatt Power the Brave to Victory
The Southern Brave began their chase steadily but lost a few wickets, giving the Originals a flicker of hope. They fell to 80/4 at one point, but Laura Wolvaardt's composed 42 off 37 balls anchored the innings brilliantly. She remained unfazed by the occasional pressure spells from Sophie Ecclestone and Melie Kerr, punishing any short or loose deliveries.
Despite a brief twist with Freya Kemp's dismissal, the Brave always had the game in control thanks to their measured approach and ability to find boundaries at crucial moments. Chloe Tryon's timely boundary and Wolvaardt's smart rotation of the strike ensured the Brave crossed the finish line with 11 balls to spare, ending at 96/4 in 89 balls.
MNR-W vs SOB-W Star performers
- Laura Wolvaardt: Anchored the chase with a composed 42* (37)
- Lauren Bell : Struck early with figures of 3/ 28.
- Seren Smale : Fought Hard with unbeaten 40 for originals
