Match Info

• Match: Welsh Fire Women versus Manchester Originals Women
• Ground: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Toss: Manchester Originals Women won the toss and elected to field
• Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Manchester Originals Women ran out 7 wicket winners over Welsh Fire Women in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Chasing 75 to win, Originals bowler, Kathryn Bryce, played a leading role again, accumulating 45 off 41 balls whilst Seren Smale closed out the innings with a steady 20 not out as Originals chased down a total of 76/3 off 81 balls. The Originals responded well after electing to bowl first, with some great bowling from Kathryn Bryce (2/7), Mahika Gaur (2/14) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/13) as they bowled Welsh Fire Women for just 74/9 in their allotted 100 balls. The only resistance came from Hayley Matthews with a light 22 runs.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Points Table (After Match 12)

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Key Stats

Match Info

• Match: Welsh Fire Women versus Manchester Originals Women
• Ground: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Toss: Manchester Originals Women won the toss and elected to field
• Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Manchester Originals Women cruised to a 7-wicket victory over Welsh Fire Women in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025. After winning the toss and electing to field first, the original bowlers didn't allow any momentum to develop in the Welsh Fire innings and comfortably restricted them to 74/9 from 100 balls. Mahika Gaur, Lauren Filer, and Sophie Ecclestone were magnificent, capturing two wickets each and restricting Welsh Fire to 138 balls. In response, Kathryn Bryce made a fluent 45 and, together with Seren Smale's unbeaten 20, chased it down comfortably in 81 balls.

Welsh Fire Women Batting: 74/9 in 100 balls

Welsh Fire were never able to gain any momentum in their innings, losing early wickets. Only Matthews (22 off 33) showed any fight; turning the ball must be a long 138-ball innings. Mahika Gaur (2/14) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/13) were excellent moving through the top order. Lauren Filer (2/14) and Kathryn Bryce (2/7) took care of the lower order. Poor shot making and good decision making in the bowling were the reasons Welsh Fire could not put together a more competitive score.

WF Batting Highlights:

• Hayley Matthews – 22 (33)
• G Elwiss – 11 (18)
• Jonassen – 10 (19)

MCRW Bowling Highlights:

• Mahika Gaur – 2/14 (20 balls)
• Sophie Ecclestone – 2/13 (20 balls)
• Lauren Filer – 2/14 (20 balls)
• Kathryn Bryce – 2/07 balls)

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Manchester Originals Women Innings: 76/3 in 81 balls

While chasing just 75 to win, the Manchester Originals lost Beth Mooney and Amelia Kerr cheaply, but Kathryn Bryce's 45 from 41 balls and a calm 20* from 27 balls by Seren Smale made it an easy finish for the Originals, who completed the run chase with 19 balls to spare.

MCRW Batting Highlights:

• Kathryn Bryce – 45 (41)
• Seren Smale – 20* (27)
• Amelia Kerr – 6 (4) 

WF Bowling Highlights:

• F Davies – 1/8 (15 balls)
• Hayley Matthews – 1/5 (15 balls)
• Jess Jonassen – 1/9 (15 balls)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Kathryn Bryce – 45 (41) & 2/7 (10 balls)
• Best Batter: Kathryn Bryce – 45 (41)
• Best Bowler: Kathryn Bryce – 2/7 (10 balls)

Manchester and Welsh Fire both are looking to get a move on. Welsh Fire remain winless after two games struggling to match the slowness of the tracks on offer.

WF-W vs MO-W Match Details

Date: August 13th 2025

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Cardiff

WF-W vs MO-W Weather Report

Cardiff has some rain predicted on an otherwise good day later on. 

WF-W vs MO-W Pitch Report

Cardiff has been dry historically and more spin could play a part giving batting sides and edge early on.

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WF-W vs MO-W Predicted Playing XI

Welsh Fire Women Playing XI 

Hayley Mathews, Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Emily Windsor, Georgia Elwiss, Alex Griffiths, Sarah Bryce, Shabnim Ismail, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips

Manchester Originals Women Playing XI

Beth Mooney, Katheryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Deandre Dottin, Seren Smale, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur

WF-W vs MO-W Players to Watch

Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney is off to a strong start this season. She is commanding well and and doing a fine job to get moving and looks set for a big season.

Shabnim Ismail

At 36, Shabnim Ismail, the fastest women's bowler in the World is still going fast. She continues to touch high speeds with comfort and will be eyeing a chance to break her own record as the tournament progresses.

WF-W vs -MO-W Match Tips

Welsh are likely to start favorites after their strong finish last season.

Match Prediction: Welsh Fire Will Win the Match