Match details

• Match: Oval Invincibles Women vs Manchester Originals Women
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Toss: Oval Invincibles Women won the toss and decided to field.
• Date: 9 August 2025

Match summary

In the 5th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025, Manchester Originals Women won a thrilling low-scoring match by 2 runs against Oval Invincibles Women at Kennington Oval. Batting first, Manchester Originals scored 139/6, with Beth Mooney's brilliant score of 70 off 45 balls. In reply, Oval Invincibles finished at 137/1 thanks to contributions from Lauren Winfield-Hill (33) and Meg Lanning (56). Strong death bowling from Sophie Ecclestone and Mahika Gaur was instrumental in preventing Oval Invincibles from being able to chase down the majority of runs needed in the final overs. This was a fun game of cricket to witness, and we all felt worked up about the outcome as it was very close. Marizanne Kapp's 2/22 was impressive of note for the hosts, but Player of the Match was awarded to Beth Mooney.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Updated Points Table

Match Summary

• Match: Oval Invincibles Women v Manchester Originals Women
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Toss: Oval Invincibles Women won the toss and chose to field.

Match 5 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 turned into a nerve-racking low-scoring thriller, with Manchester Originals Women (MCRW) maintaining their composure to triumph over Oval Invincibles Women (OVLW) by just 2 runs. Again being asked to bat first, the Originals finished on 139/6 on a difficult pitch, thanks in part to captain Beth Mooney’s authoritative innings. As the Invincibles moved through their innings, they were well placed in the chase, but the Originals pulled together some tight death bowling to complete a dramatic victory.

Manchester Originals Women Innings: 139/6 (100 balls) 

After losing Kathryn Bryce early, Beth Mooney was heavy on the front foot, scoring an assertive 70 off just 45 balls, with 10 fours at a strike rate of 155.56. She got some assistance from Bryce (24 off 18) and Amelia Kerr (15 off 15). Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Originals scraped a total of 139, which ended up being just enough. 

For OVLW, Marizanne Kapp was the pick of the bunch with the ball, taking 2/20 in her 20 balls, while Tash Farrant and Ryana MacDonald-Gay kept it tight and also took important wickets. 

Top MCRW Batting Highlights:

• Beth Mooney - 70 (45)  
• Kathryn Bryce - 24 (18)  
• Amelia Kerr - 15 (15)  

Top OVLW Bowling Highlights:

• Marizanne Kapp - 2/22 (20 balls)  
• Natasha Farrant - 1/27 (20 balls)  
• Ryana MacDonald-Gay - 1/27 (20 balls)

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Oval Invincibles Women Innings: 137/1 (100 balls)

Set a target of 140, and Lauren Winfield-Hill gave the Invincibles a great start, scoring 33 off 25 balls with 6 fours. Meg Lanning played a responsible hand with a steady and polished 56 off 42, while Alice Capsey added 17 off 14. While the Originals' bowlers were restricting boundaries in the last sets, the Invincibles unfortunately fell 2 runs short despite having 9 wickets in hand. 

OVLW Batting Highlights:

• Lauren Winfield-Hill - 33 (25)
• Meg Lanning - 56 (42)
• Alice Capsey - 17 (14)

MCRW Bowling Highlights:

• Amelia Kerr - 1/22 (20 balls)
• Sophie Ecclestone - 1/18 (20 balls)
• Mahika Gaur - 0/8 (5 balls)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Beth Mooney – 70 (45)
• Best Batter: Beth Mooney – 70 (45)
• Best Bowler: Marizanne Kapp – 2/22 (20 balls)

The Oval Invincibles Women fell to a narrow 2-run defeat at the Kennington Oval in Match 5 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 when The Originals batted first, finishing on an imposing 139/6 in their 100 balls, led by Beth Mooney's scintillating innings. The Invincibles, in reply, were agonizingly close to the target—ending with 137/3 in spite of good contributions from the top order. Here are the main reasons why the Invincibles lost the game:

1. Beth Mooney’s Unstoppable Innings

Beth Mooney was the mainstay of the Originals' innings with a brilliant 70 off 45 balls, hitting 10 fours at a blazing rate of over 155. Her innings was like a big horn for the team and kept the State going especially after the early fall of other wickets. Mooney’s rotation of the strike and her continuous exploitation of the Invincibles’ loose bowling helped her side get away without facing any difficult phases.

2. Tactical Field Placements and Boundary Control

Smart, aggressive fielding placements executed by Manchester Originals in the death overs limited scoring angles and defended the boundary line. The fast fielding allowed their smart sets to turn potential boundaries into singles, effectively choking the run rate and piling on pressure to Oval Invincibles' chase.

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3. Aggressive Batting But No Game-Changing Partners in the Chase

The Invincibles got positive starts from Meg Lanning (56 off 42 balls) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (33 off 25 balls) and thus gave a strong top-order push. Nevertheless, they were not able to form a long, match-twisting partnership. They lost their chase’s momentum in the death overs and despite finishing with137/3, they were still 2 runs behind, unable to find the finishing acceleration.

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: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
• Oval Invincibles Women won – 4
• Manchester Originals Women won – 0
• No Result – 0
• Tied – 0
  

Oval Invincibles Women have beaten the Originals Women in all 4 games that have been played till now and hence they are at the top in the head-to-head record.

OVI-W vs MNR-W: Pitch Report

• The pitch usually gives an advantage to wicket takers, especially pacers early in the game and hence, new bowlers are expected to get some early breakthroughs.
• Openers need to be careful while facing the first spells.
• After some period of time, the pitch conditions normally get better and thus spinners can have more impact in the later overs.
• There can be dew, especially in the second innings, which will aid the batters during the chase.
  

A score in the range of 130-140 is generally competitive for this venue in the women’s game.

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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

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

OVI-W vs MNR-W Match Preview

On August 9th, the Oval Invincibles Women will host the Manchester Originals Women in the 5th game of The Hundred at Kennington Oval in London, beginning at 3:30 pm. Both teams lost their first games of the campaign and are looking for a win to boost their campaigns. The Oval Invincibles Women have never lost a game against the Manchester Originals Women. The Oval Invincibles played their initial game against the London Spirits Women at The Lord's. In a dramatic opener against the defending champs, London Spirit, the Invincibles were narrowly defeated. Manchester Originals had a tough start to their 2025 Hundred campaign, losing by six wickets to Southern Brave at Emirates Old Trafford.

OVI-W vs MNR-W Match Details 

Oval Invincibles Women vs Manchester Originals Women – 05th Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

Date & Time: 09th August 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

OVI-W vs MNR-W Venue Stats

OVI-W vs MNR-W Pitch Report

The pitch in Birmingham is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

OVI-W vs MNR-W Weather Report

The climate is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

OVI-W vs MNR-W Last Five Matches 

OVI-W vs MNR-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: OVI-W vs MNR-W Dream11 Prediction 05th Match

OVI-W vs MNR-W Probable Playing XIs:

Oval Invincibles Women Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Originals Women Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for OVI-W vs MNR-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles Women

• Alice Capsey –  Alice Capsey became their leading run-scorer last season, with 222 runs and a strike rate of 118.
• Amanda-Jade Wellington –  Amanda-Jade Wellington took 10 wickets at an economy rate of 7.35 last season.

Top Picks – Manchester Originals Women

• Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr has 266 runs and 20 wickets in 13 games for The 100.
• Sophie Ecclestone –  She has taken 26 wickets in 26 games and scored 276 runs with the bat at a strike rate of 143.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for OVI-W vs MNR-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Seren Smale, Meg Lanning, Amelia Kerr, Alice Capsey(VC), Marizanne Kapp(C), Deandra Dottin, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tash Farrant

The Hundred Women 2025 OVI-W vs MNR-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Marizanne Kapp, Amanda-Jade Wellington

Vice-captain – Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning

OVI-W vs MNR-W Probable Winners:

Oval Invincibles Women never dropped a game against Manchester Originals Women. They have a better batting lineup than the visitors. Despite losing the first match of the season, Meg Lanning proved her worth by scoring 85 runs. The OI Women had lost the qualifier at the same venue. They will all be expected to put smiles on the local fans' faces. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles Women is expected to win this match.