The Manchester Originals are all set to take on the Northern Superchargers in Match 27 of The Hundred Womens 2023 competition on Sunday, August 20 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The Northern Superchargers emerged winners in the first match between the two teams this edition in a thrilling game.
Batting first, the Northern Superchargers put on 133 runs off 100 balls. Phoebe Litchfield slammed 39 runs, while Marie Kelly and Bess Heath smashed quick-fire twenties. The game was reduced to 80 balls, and a target of 113 as rain hampered the game. The Manchester Originals fell four runs short, despite a good effort from Emma Lamb and Sophie Ecclestone. Alice Davidson Richards was the performer of the match with three wickets at an RPB of 1.53.
Currently, the Northern Superchargers are second on the table with ten points from six matches. They are on a four-match winning streak. On the other hand, the Manchester Originals are seventh on the table with four points from six matches. Their only win this season came against the Birmingham Phoenix.
Match Details
Match: Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, Match 27, The Hundred Womens 2023
Date: Sunday, August 20, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Pitch Report
The surface at the Emirates Old Trafford assists the spinners as it is dry in nature. They are likely to play a huge role in the match. The batters will have to be careful while going for the shots.
Predicted Playing XIs
Manchester Originals: Emma Lamb, Laura Wolvaardt, Ami Campbell, Deandra Dottin, Fi Morris, Sophie Ecclestone, Kathryn Bryce, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Threlked, Katie George, Mahika Gaur
Northern Superchargers: Marie Kelly, Jemimah Rodrigues, Phoebe Litchfield, Hollie Armitage, Georgia Wareham, Bess Health, Alice Davidson Richards, Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Grace Ballinger
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Captain: Sophie Ecclestone
Vice-captain: Georgia Wareham
Wicket-keeper: Bess Health
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Deandra Dottin, Alice Davidson Richards, Fi Morris
Bowler: Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith
Squad
Manchester Originals Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Deandra Dottin, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone(c), Katie George, Ami Campbell, Kathryn Bryce, Eleanor Threlkeld(w), Mahika Gaur, Liberty Heap, Laura Jackson, Phoebe Graham, Amara Carr
Northern Superchargers Women Squad: Marie Kelly, Jemimah Rodrigues, Phoebe Litchfield, Hollie Armitage(c), Bess Heath(w), Georgia Wareham, Alice Davidson Richards, Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall, Georgie Boyce, Leah Dobson, Aylish Cranstone
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