The stage is set at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, where the Manchester Originals, led by the calm yet destructive Beth Mooney, will lock horns with the tactically astute Charlie Dean’s London Spirit in Match 9 of the fifth edition of The Women’s Hundred on 11th August 2025 from 7:30 PM IST.
The Originals will stride into this contest carrying the adrenaline of a hard-fought two-run victory over the Oval Invincibles just two days ago, a result that revived their campaign after a disappointing six-wicket loss to the Southern Brave in their season opener.
On the other hand, the London Spirit arrive in Manchester with momentum firmly on their side. Charlie Dean’s unit has begun their season with back-to-back thrillers, first outplaying the Invincibles by 17 runs before edging past Welsh Fire in a nail-biting two-run finish on 9th August.
In the brief but telling history between these two sides, the London Spirit hold a decisive edge, having won both of their previous encounters against the Originals. The Manchester side will be eager to finally break that duck in front of their home crowd.
Squads:
Manchester Originals’ Women’s Cricket Team
Beth Mooney (C), 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
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Kira Chathli, Kate Coppack, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Cordelia Griffith, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Sophie Munro, Abi Norgrove, Tara Norris, Georgia Redmayne, Bex Tyson, Issy Wong
Players to watch out:
Beth Mooney
Manchester Originals skipper Beth Mooney reminded everyone of her class in the previous game, crafting a fluent 70 off 45 balls against the Oval Invincibles, her fourth half-century in the Women’s Hundred. Across her Hundred career, she has been a model of consistency, amassing 467 runs in 15 innings at an impressive average of 38.91 and a strike rate of 138.57, with the highest score of 99*. Her ability to pace an innings and accelerate at will makes her one of the most feared top-order batters in the competition.
Amelia Kerr
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr is a vital asset for the Manchester Originals in the ongoing fifth edition of the Women’s Hundred. So far this season, she has chipped in with both bat and ball, scoring 29 runs in two innings and claiming two wickets in as many outings. Across her Hundred career, Kerr has showcased her all-round pedigree, amassing 281 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 121.12 and an average of 25.54, highlighted by an unbeaten half-century. With the ball, her clever leg-spin has yielded 21 wickets at an outstanding average of 14.52 and an economy of 7.32, including a memorable four-wicket haul.
Grace Harris
Power-packed Australian all-rounder Grace Harris has been in blistering touch, piling up 107 runs in just two innings, headlined by a breathtaking 89* off 42 balls in the opener against Oval Invincibles. Harris has also contributed with the ball, holding her nerve in the final over against Welsh Fire to deliver a match-winning spell of 1 for 4 in five balls, sealing a nail-biting two-run victory. Over her Hundred career, she’s been a force to reckon with, amassing 221 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 167.42 and an average of 31.57, with two fifties to her name.
Charlie Dean
Leading the London Spirit in the fifth edition of the Women’s Hundred, the talented 24-year-old bowling all-rounder Charlie Dean brings both composure and tactical nous to her side. Over the competition’s history, she has snapped up 18 wickets in 32 innings with a steady economy of 7.43, showcasing her ability to keep batters in check even when breakthroughs prove elusive. With the bat, Dean is known for her grit in the lower order, scoring 128 runs in 19 innings at a strike rate of 98.46.
Pitch:
Spinners have enjoyed notable success at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, pocketing 24 wickets in the last five games, while pacers (21 wickets) continue to threaten with the new ball, making powerplay exchanges crucial.
Weather:
The conditions at Emirates Old Trafford are expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 24°C. However, with only a 20% chance of precipitation, rain interruptions are unlikely. Humidity levels will be around 67% with the win bowling at a gentle 10 km/h.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr, Kathryn Bryce, Charlie Dean, Charli Knott, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris
Match Details:
Date – August 11, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on FanCode and telecasted on Sony Sports Network.
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