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 have won four out of their six matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 16 points. They won their last match by ten wickets against the Trent Rockets Women, successfully chasing the target of 112 runs.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have secured just one victory and currently occupy the bottom position in the points table with four points. They lost their last match by 36 runs against the Welsh Fire Women. 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

MNR-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters MNR-W vs BPH-W 

• Beth Mooney (MNR-W) - 155 runs in this tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (BPH-W) - 139 runs in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 137 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler MNR-W vs BPH-W

• Em Arlott (BPH-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Kathryn Bryce (MNR-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Ecclestone (MNR-W) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Recent Performance

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If MNR-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- MNR-W is expected to score 150-160 runs

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH-W is expected to score 120-130 runs.

• Result prediction- MNR-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

MNR-W vs BPH-W Predicted Playing XI

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) Playing XI 

Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) Playing XI

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Complete Squad

Manchester Originals Women - 

Beth Mooney (Captain), Kathryn Bryce, Darcey Carter, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gregory, Melie Kerr, Eve Jones, Esmale Macgregor, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan, Fi Morris, Seren Smale.

Birmingham Phoenix Women -

Ellyse Perry (Captain), Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.

MNR-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Manchester Originals Women To win

We predict that Manchester Originals Women will win this Hundred Women's match. The likes of Beth Mooney, Kathryn Bryce and Amelia Kerr, will be key players to watch out for.

The Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) will go head-to-head with the Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) in Match 28 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. With four victories out of six matches and a current streak of three wins, the Originals are in great shape and are ranked third on the table. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Phoenix have had a hard time with only one success in six games and are located at the bottom of the table. They will be looking to finish off their season with two games remaining, hoping to turn their campaign around.

MNR-W vs BPH-W: Match Details

• Match: Manchester Originals Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
• Date: August 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 28

MNR-W vs BPH-W: Live Streaming Details

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MNR-W vs BPH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W): Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker

In match 28 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday, 24th August, the Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W) are facing the Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W). The Originals are in good shape and have won four out of their six games, putting them third in the table, with three wins on the spin also making them one of the form teams in the competition.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have endured a difficult season. With just one win from six games, they are placed at the bottom of the table. Their only success came in the season opener against Trent Rockets Women, but since then, they have failed to build any momentum. With two matches left, they will aim to salvage pride by finishing on a positive note.

MNR-W vs BPH-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Manchester Originals Women won – 2
  
• Birmingham Phoenix Women won – 1
  
• No Result – 1
  

MNR-W vs BPH-W: Pitch Report

Old Trafford is likely to be a very good pitch for batting with great bounce and nice carry throughout the innings. Batters will be able to play through the line, so partnerships will be very important for setting or chasing high totals.

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MNR-W vs BPH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Manchester Originals Women (MNR-W): Beth Mooney (c & wk), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandra Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker