In the Match no 5 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 was a nail-biting, Manchester Originals Women (MCRW) kept their cool and beat Oval Invincibles Women (OVLW) by just 2 runs. Asked to bat first again, the Originals managed 139/6 on a tough pitch, thanks to a brilliant knock from captain Beth Mooney. The Invincibles looked comfortable during most of their chase, but the Originals’ bowlers stayed tight at the end to pull off a thrilling win.

After losing Kathryn Bryce early, Beth Mooney took charge and played a fine innings of 70 from just 45 balls, hitting 10 boundaries. Bryce made 24 off 18 balls, while Amelia Kerr added 15 off 15. Wickets kept falling one by one, but the Originals fought hard to reach 139. For the Invincibles, Marizanne Kapp bowled brilliantly, taking 2/20 in her 20 balls, while Tash Farrant and Ryana MacDonald-Gay also bowled tight spells and took crucial wickets.

Chasing 140, Lauren Winfield-Hill gave the Invincibles a flying start with 33 from 25 balls, including 6 fours. Meg Lanning kept the innings steady with 56 off 42, and Alice Capsey scored 17 off 14. Even with plenty of wickets in hand, the Invincibles couldn’t find enough boundaries in the last few overs, and the Originals held on for a dramatic 2-run win.

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