Match Details:

• Match: Manchester Originals Women v Birmingham Phoenix Women (Match 28)
• Venue: Emirates Old Trafford - Manchester
• Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women (batted first)
• Date: Sunday 24 August 2025

Birmingham Phoenix Women secured a victory by 16 runs while defending 111 runs. Skipper Ellyse Perry played a significant role in their innings, securing a classy fifty, while Megan Schutt's brilliant spell ensured the Originals fell behind the target despite late resistance from Lauren Filer.

Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings – 111/3 in 100 balls

Birmingham Captain Ellyse Perry scored the majority of their runs with an unbeaten fifty of 55 from 48 balls. After losing early wickets, Perry was well supported by Sterre Kalis, who scored 43 (39)* while those two put on a good partnership to build momentum. The Originals' bowling was disciplined, with Sophie Ecclestone picking up 1/21 and Deandra Dottin with 1/6, but the Phoenix were able to get over 110 to give their bowlers something to defend.

Batting Highlights:

• Ellyse Perry – 55* (48)
• Sterre Kalis – 43* (39)
• Emma Lamb – 6 (6)

Bowling Highlights:

• Deandra Dottin – 1/6 (10)
• Sophie Ecclestone – 1/21 (20)
• Mahika Gaur – 1/35 (15)

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Manchester Originals Women Innings—95 all out in 100 balls

The Originals crumbled after the loss of their two openers for ducks; captain Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce were dismissed early in the innings. Amelia Kerr's 9 (7) and Seren Smale's 29 (34) provided some resistance, but Lauren Filer finished off the innings with some entertainment, scoring *19 (11)**, but Phoenix's bowling attack was relentless, as Megan Schutt (3/14) and Phoebe Brett (2/11) dismantled the batting lineup, and the Originals ultimately crumbled and went on to lose the game by 16 runs. 

Batting Highlights:

• Seren Smale - 29 (34)
• Lauren Filer - 19* (11)
• Deandra Dottin - 13 (16) 

Bowling Highlights:

• Megan Schutt - 3/14 (20)
• Phoebe Brett - 2/11 (20)
• Em Arlott - 1/18 (20) 

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Megan Schutt – 3/14 (20)
• Best Batter: Ellyse Perry – 55* (48)
• Best Bowler: Phoebe Brett – 2/11 (20)