Both the Southern Brave and Manchester Originals lost their 2024 The Hundred season opener; however, they recovered, with the Brave managing to draw their most recent game, while the Originals registered a one-run win. It will be watched to see who emerges as a force in match no. 11 when the two go head-to-head at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, on the 1st of August 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Southern Brave – Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Naomi Dattani, Georgia Adams, Lauren Cheatle, Kalea Moore, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rhianna Southby, Mary Taylor, Sophie Luff, Katie Jones
Manchester Originals – Beth Mooney, Sophie Ecclestone, Kim Garth, Laura Wolvaardt, Lauren Filer, Eve Jones, Emma Lamb, Bethan Ellis, Fi Morris, Kathryn Bryce, Phoebe Graham, Ellie Threlkeld, Liberty Heap, Dani Gregory, Alice Monaghan
Players to watch out:
Smriti Mandhana
The 28-year-old opening batter, at an average of 29.33, has amassed 616 runs at a strike rate of 139.36 from 24 outings in The Hundred, with a highest score of 78. Smriti has been in outstanding form of late, registering scores of 46, 54*, 45, 13, 55*, and 60 in her recent T20Is. Given her form and success, she can be banked upon to carry this form into The Hundred 2024, leading the scoring.
Lauren Bell
The 23-year-old pacer, with an average of 16.13 and an economy rate of 6.98, has bagged 36 wickets from 26 appearances in The Hundred and registered the best of 4/10. Ahead of 2024 season, Lauren, from 7 T20s, including 3 internationals, bagged 8 wickets. Carrying the momentum into the ongoing 04 season of The Hundred, she has returned figures of 0/23 and 4/11. She can be relied upon to capitalize on this form and deliver wickets.
Kathryn Bryce
The 26-year-old all-rounder in The Hundred has accumulated 293 runs from 17 innings and struck 9 wickets from 21 innings. On the back of 12 T20s, where she led the scoring with 478 runs and 10 wickets, in the ongoing fourth edition of The Hundred, she has registered scores of 6 and 32, alongside bowling figures of 0/37 and 1/24. She should be backed for improved all-round efforts.
Fi Morris
The 30-year-old all-rounder has added 99 runs to the tally from 11 innings, while securing 14 wickets from 17 outings, with bests being 50 and 5/7. In the recently concluded T20 season, she secured 9 wickets and added 132 runs from 9 outings. Building on the momentum, she has produced figures of 2/20 (16 balls) and 0/19 (15 balls) from her two outings this 4th edition of The Hundred and can be counted on for the goods.
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Pitch:
The Rose Bowl offers a good batting deck with an average score in the 140s. However, the wicket poses a challenge for batters due to its lively nature, particularly early on against pacers, while spinners also remain in the game throughout.
Weather:
Despite scattered showers on the radar, the conditions are expected to clear in time for the game at Southampton, and a complete game can be expected. The temperature is forecasted to be around 24°C, with light winds and 69% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt, Smriti Mandhana, Maia Bouchier, Sophie Ecclestone, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Adams, Chloe Tryon, Fi Morris, Lauren Bell
Match details:
Date – August 1, 2024
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network and will be available for live-stream on Sony LIV and Fancode.