Birmingham Phoenix Women held their nerves to defend 111 runs and beat Manchester Originals by 16 runs. Captain Ellyse Perry was brilliant, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 48 balls. She got good support from Sterre Kalis, who made 43 not out, and together they helped the team reach a total the bowlers could defend. The Originals’ bowlers tried hard, with Sophie Ecclestone taking 1/21 and Deandra Dottin 1/6, but it wasn’t enough.

After losing a couple of early wickets, Perry calmly guided the team with Kalis by her side. Their partnership built the momentum, taking Phoenix past 110. Manchester Originals struggled right from the start, losing their openers for ducks. Captain Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce went early, and the team was under pressure. Amelia Kerr (9) and Seren Smale (29) tried to hold the innings together, while Lauren Filer scored a quick 19 off 11 balls to give some fight. But Phoenix bowlers were too strong. Megan Schutt took 3/14 and Phoebe Brett 2/11, breaking through the Originals’ lineup. In the end, Originals couldn’t reach the target and lost by 16 runs.

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Manchester Originals Women suffered a 16 runs defeat against Birmingham Phoenix Women in Match 28 of The Hundred Women's 2025 miserably. While chasing a target of 112, the Originals started well, but a few quick wickets led to a collapse, and they got all out for 95. Birmingham’s batting was on point, with Ellyse Perry and Sterre Kalis leading the way brilliantly, while their bowling unit never allowed the opposition to settle. The Originals’ slow start and complete abandonment of the game plan, along with their lack of concentration for errors, led to their defeat. Here are the main reasons for the Manchester Originals Women defeat.

1. Perry & Kalis Controlled the Chase

Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 55 off 48 balls, supported by Sterre Kalis’ 43* off 39, gave Birmingham Phoenix Women a composed batting effort. Their partnership ensured Phoenix reached 111/3 comfortably without panicking under pressure. This line of attack was a stark contrast to the struggling Manchester batsmen.

2. Manchester’s Batting Collapse

The Originals collapsed to 15/4 inside the powerplay, leaving the middle order with too much to repair. Apart from Seren Smale’s 29, no batter stood firm, with Amelia Kerr and Deandra Dottin failing to convert starts. Without partnerships, the chase never gained momentum and ended 16 runs short.

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3. Disciplined Bowling & Crucial Run-Out

Birmingham’s bowlers, led by Megan Schutt’s 3 wickets, applied pressure right from the start. Emily Arlott took a few wickets at the right times, which sealed the demise of the chase further. The event that basically decided the game was the runout of Mahika Gaur in the last over, which ended any hope of a late rescue.

The Manchester Originals Women played a brilliant game at Trent Bridge and defeated the Trent Rockets Women by 10 wickets in the 20th game of 100B league. It was a one-sided game where the Originals looked stronger in both bowling and batting in this match.

The Rockets batted first but struggled to score runs. They ended with just 111 runs for 7 wickets in 100 balls. Their only good knock came from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who hit 34 runs from 26 balls. Bryony Smith also added 17 at the top, but the rest of the batters could not stay long at the crease. For the Originals, Sophie Ecclestone bowled well, taking 2 wickets for 12 runs, while Kathryn Bryce also impressed with 2 for 19. Tight bowling made sure the Rockets never built a big partnership.

Chasing the target of 112, the Originals openers made it look very easy. Captain Beth Mooney batted calmly and finished with 47 not out from 37 balls. At the other end, Kathryn Bryce was aggressive and scored a fine 61 not out from 45 balls. Together, they added 113 runs without losing a wicket and finished the game in just 82 balls. It was a complete performance and a very confident win for the Manchester Originals Women.

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The crowd in Manchester saw a real nail-biter as Manchester Originals Women defeated Northern Superchargers Women by just 5 runs in a low-scoring match. Batting first, the Originals struggled at the start. Captain Beth Mooney got out early, and runs were not coming easily. At one stage, they were 22/2 inside 25 balls. Amelia Kerr added some stability with 21 runs, but it was Deandra Dottin who completely changed the game.

She smashed a brilliant 51 from only 26 balls, hitting powerful shots all around the ground. Thanks to her knock, the Originals managed to post 117/5 in their 100 balls, which looked like a fighting total.

The Superchargers began their chase steadily, with Phoebe Litchfield (31) and Alice Davidson-Richards (29) keeping their side in the game. But the Originals bowlers never gave up. Kathryn Bryce took two important wickets early on, while Sophie Ecclestone (2/9) and Amelia Kerr (2/10) bowled wwll in crucial times.

Nicola Carey fought hard towards the end, but when she was dismissed, the Superchargers fell short. In the end, Manchester Originals held their nerves and walked away with a hard-earned 5-run victory, much to the delight of their fans.

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Manchester Originals Women won a easy game after beating Welsh Fire Women by 7 wickets in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. The Manchester Originals won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their bowlers bowled well from the start, not letting Welsh Fire settle.

The batting side kept losing wickets and ended with only 74 runs in 100 balls. Hayley Matthews scored 22 off 33 balls, but no one else stayed long. Mahika Gaur (2/14), Sophie Ecclestone (2/13), Lauren Filer (2/14), and Kathryn Bryce (2/7) all bowled well to keep the score low.

Chasing 75, Manchester Originals lost Beth Mooney and Amelia Kerr early, but Kathryn Bryce kept things calm with a fine 45 off 41 balls. Seren Smale added an unbeaten 20 off 27 balls to take the team home in just 81 balls, with 19 left. It was a solid all-round show from the Originals, giving Welsh Fire no chance.

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London Spirit Women won a close match against Manchester Originals Women by 3 wickets in a low-scoring game at Emirates Old Trafford. Bowling first, Spirit kept the Originals to 122/6 in 100 balls. Grace Harris played the match-winning knock, scoring an unbeaten 50 from 32 balls to finish the game with just two balls left.

The Originals lost Kathryn Bryce (2) and Amelia Kerr (1) early. Captain Beth Mooney made 26 from 20 balls before being dismissed by Charlie Dean. Deandra Dottin scored a quick 36 from 30 balls, but regular wickets slowed them down. Alice Monaghan’s unbeaten 18 helped push the score past 120.

Chasing 123, Spirit had a poor start as Georgia Redmayne (11) and Danielle Gibson (0) went early. Kira Chathli added 34 from 30 balls to steady things, but the star was Grace Harris, who hit 50 off 32 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. A sudden collapse from 80/3 to 114/7 made the game tense, but Harris, with Sarah Glenn (10), guided the team to victory with two balls remaining.

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Manchester Originals Women have lost a close game to London Spirit Women by 3 wickets in Match 9 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Old Trafford. Deandra Dottin (36 off 30) and Beth Mooney (26 off 20) led a rather mediocre total to 122/6 in the 100 balls while batting first. Impressed by Grace Harris’ unbeaten half-century and valuable middle-order support, London Spirit comfortably made the target their own in 98 balls. It was the failure of the Originals to defend a low total that, along with the well-executed bowling by the Spirit, brought about their exit. Read about the main factors that led to the Manchester Originals defeat

1. Grace Harris’ Match-Winning Knock

Grace Harris turned out to be the change of fortunes for London Spirit as she made a stunning unbeaten 50 off just 32 balls. Her innings, adorned with the aggressive shot selection, came at a very vital stage of the chase and thereby made the target easily attainable at all times. She managed to keep the scoreboard ticking very efficiently while getting punishments for the bowlers who bowled dot balls.

2. Disciplined Bowling by London Spirit

The Spirit bowlers were spot on with their plans and they didn’t allow the Originals to gain any momentum. Charlotte Dean led from the front with 2/18 in 20 balls, while Tara Norris (1/10) and Charli Knott (1/13) also chipped in, ensuring no big partnerships developed.

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3. Lack of Acceleration from Originals

Despite good starts from Dottin, Mooney, and Morris, the Originals could not push the scoring rate high enough. They managed just 122/6, with no batter able to go past Dottin’s 36. The lack of late-innings acceleration left their bowlers with too little to defend against a confident Spirit batting lineup.

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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Oval Invincibles Women (OVI-W) will take on Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) in Match 5 of The Hundred Women's 2025 at Kennington Oval, London, on Saturday, August 9. The Invincibles, led by Lauren Winfield-Hill, began their campaign with a 17-run loss against London Spirit despite a fighting half-century from Meg Lanning and a brilliant bowling performance from Marizanne Kapp.

Manchester Originals Women were definitely under pressure as they defended 96 runs against Southern Brave and Serene Smale was the best player of the game, scoring an unbeaten 40. The Originals have lost all their games against Oval Invincibles in the last four encounters and they will be very eager to win this game and break that streak.

OVI-W vs MNR-W: Match Details

• Match: Oval Invincibles Women vs Manchester Originals Women
• Date: August 9, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 5

OVI-W vs MNR-W: Live streaming Details

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OVI-W vs MNR-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles Women
Lauren Winfield-Hill (c & wk), Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Franklin, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tash Farrant, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale

Manchester Originals Women
Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Evelyn Jones, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Fi Morris, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur

The Southern Brave Women defeated the Manchester Originals Women in Match 2 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Old Trafford. Restricting the Originals to just 93/8 in their 100 balls, the Brave went after the target easily and sealed the game with six wickets remaining. The match was characterized by disciplined bowling and a calm run-chase that left Manchester searching for answers. Here are the key reasons why Manchester Originals lost the game:

1. Poor Batting and No Partnerships

After losing early wickets, Manchester Originals were in deep trouble and could not hold up the momentum with key batters failing to make the most of the starts they got. Seren Smale tried hard and was the sole player who showed resistance. She top-scored with 40 off 34 balls but did not have support from the rest of the lineup. A series of quick dismissals meant the team could only post a below-par 95/8 in their 20 overs, thus going into the game at a big disadvantage.

2. Clinical and Varied Bowling by Southern Brave

From the start, Southern Brave’s bowlers kept up with relentless pressure; Lauren Bell took the lead by achieving the best figures of 3/28 in 4 overs. The bowling unit represented a mixture of pace and accuracy; Mady Villiers (2/19) and Tilly Corteen-Coleman (1/12) were two of the players who scored the most in taking wickets. Their continuous ability in taking wickets at the most advantageous moments kept Originals from finding a partnership.

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3. Steady Top-Order Execution Seals the Chase

The openers of Southern Brave threw a clever innings as they were pursued by a meager total, with Laura Wolvaardt anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 42 of 37. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (32 off 27) was the main support to Wolvaardt through their well-regulated attack plan, which never made Manchester’s bowlers have the appearance of being capable of defending the low total. The Brave’s batters were able to stage some crucial partnerships and therefore safely wrap up the run chase with nearly 3 overs to spare.