The action in The Women’s Hundred 2025 rolls on this Wednesday with a high-stakes clash under the lights at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, as Welsh Fire, led by the ever-determined Tammy Beaumont, face off against Beth Mooney’s Manchester Originals in Match 12 of the competition. Scheduled for 13th August 2025 from 7:30 PM IST, this will be the second fixture of an exciting doubleheader, and both sides have plenty riding on the result.
For Welsh Fire, last season’s runners-up, the 5th season couldn’t have started on a tougher note. Their campaign opener on 7th August saw them slump to their heaviest-ever defeat in the Women’s Hundred, a 47-run drubbing at the hands of Northern Superchargers in Leeds. Just when redemption seemed within grasp, heartbreak struck again on 9th August as they fell short by a mere 2 runs in a nail-biter against defending champions London Spirit on home turf. With two losses in as many games, Beaumont’s side is anchored at the bottom of the points table, still searching for their first win of the 2025 edition.
The Manchester Originals have had a see-saw start to their own campaign. After going down by six wickets to Southern Brave in their opener, they edged out the Oval Invincibles by just two runs in a tense London thriller, only to tumble again against London Spirit in their recent outing on 11th August. With four points from three games, Mooney’s Originals are hovering mid-table, but the competition is heating up fast, and another defeat could leave them chasing the pack.
Head-to-Head:
Matches Played – 3
Welsh Fire Wins – 2
Manchester Originals Wins – 1
Historically, Welsh Fire have had the slight edge in this rivalry, winning two of their three meetings with Manchester Originals in The Women’s Hundred, while the Originals have managed one victory. That slender lead only adds to the intrigue as the two sides prepare for another chapter in their closely fought history.
Where to Watch: Welsh Fire Vs Manchester Originals –
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date – 13th August 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast Details: India
TV Broadcast – Sky Sports
Radio Commentary – BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Digital Clips & Highlights – BBC Sport website and app
Broadcast Details: England
Live Streaming – Sony Liv App & FanCode
TV Broadcast – Sony Sports Network
Squads:
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Tammy Beaumont (C), Sarah Bryce, Freya Davies, Georgia Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Shabnim Ismail, Jess Jonassen, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Emily Windsor
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
Schedule:
Welsh Fire Fixtures for Hundred 2025 –
Thursday, 07 Aug 25: 3rd Match, Northern Superchargers (W) Vs Welsh Fire (W) – Lost by 47 Runs
Saturday, 09 Aug 25: 6th Match, Welsh Fire (W) Vs London Spirit (W) – Lost by 2 Runs
Wednesday, 13 Aug 25: 12th Match, Welsh Fire (W) Vs Manchester Originals (W) – 7:30 PM
Saturday, 16 Aug 25: 16th Match, Oval Invincibles (W) Vs Welsh Fire (W) – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 20 Aug 25: 21st Match, Welsh Fire (W) Vs Southern Brave (W) – 4:00 PM
Friday, 22 Aug 25: 24th Match, Birmingham Phoenix (W) Vs Welsh Fire (W) – 7:30 PM
Sunday, 24 Aug 25: 27th Match, Welsh Fire (W) Vs Trent Rockets (W) – 3:30 PM
Thursday, 28 Aug 25: 32nd Match, Southern Brave (W) Vs Welsh Fire (W) – 7:30 PM
Manchester Originals Fixtures for Hundred 2025 –
Wednesday, 06 Aug 25: 2nd Match, Manchester Originals (W) Vs Southern Brave (W) – Lost by 6 Wickets
Saturday, 09 Aug 25: 5th Match, Oval Invincibles (W) Vs Manchester Originals (W) – Won by 2 Runs
Monday, 11 Aug 25: 9th Match, Manchester Originals (W) Vs London Spirit (W) – Lost by 3 Wickets
Wednesday, 13 Aug 25: 12th Match, Welsh Fire (W) Vs Manchester Originals (W) – 7:30 PM
Sunday, 17 Aug 25: 17th Match, Manchester Originals (W) Vs Northern Superchargers (W) – 3:30 PM
Tuesday, 19 Aug 25: 20th Match, Trent Rockets (W) Vs Manchester Originals (W) – 7:30 PM
Sunday, 24 Aug 25: 28th Match, Manchester Originals (W) Vs Birmingham Phoenix (W) – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 26 Aug 25: 30th Match, Northern Superchargers (W) Vs Manchester Originals (W) – 7:30 PM
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