Old Trafford will host the Oval Invincibles against the Manchester Originals in match no. 18 of the ongoing 04 edition of The Hundred (Women’s). The game is slated for 4:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 6th of August 2024.
With two wins and two losses from four games, the Originals are currently in 6th place, while the Invincibles are positioned 4th after four matches, having recorded two wins, one tie, and one loss.
Squads:
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
Oval Invincibles – Chamari Athapaththu, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Jo Gardner, Lizzie Scott, Georgie Boyce, Rachel Slater, Amara Carr
Players to watch out:
Eve Jones
The 31-year-old middle-order batter has accumulated 495 runs at an average of 20.62 and a strike rate of 105.99 from 20 outings in The Hundred. Eve didn’t have the best lead-up to the 2024 season of The Hundred, accumulating only 190 runs from 9 T20 outings; however, she has had a notable start, registering consecutive scores of 34 and 39. She’ll be backed to capitalize on this return to form.
Kim Garth
The 28-year-old pacer, in T20Is, has scalped 47 wickets from 49 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.99, while also being handy with the bat, scoring 764 runs from 47 innings. In her maiden The Hundred stint, Kim has produced figures of 0/15, 0/34, 1/33, and 1/24. She is a seasoned campaigner and will be relied upon to step up her efforts with the ball while also contributing with the bat.
Paige Scholfield
The 28-year-old all-rounder in The Hundred has added 189 runs to the tally from 11 outings while taking 8 wickets from 7 innings. Shifting her focus purely to batting, Paige amassed 259 runs at an average of 43.16 and a strike rate of 140.00 from 9 T20s and carried her form into The Hundred 2024 with a solid 71. She has been among the runs and can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Mady Villiers
The 25-year-old all-rounder, striking at 107.75, has posted 125 runs from 21 outings in The Hundred. From 17 innings with the ball, she has taken 17 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 7.69. Mady posted 130 runs and took 11 wickets from 10 outings in the lead-up to The Hundred 2024, where she hasn’t had much success yet but can be trusted to stage a turnaround and deliver the goods.
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Pitch:
The 22-yard center strip at Old Trafford offers a fair contest between bat and ball. With an average score in the 110s, it promises an intriguing contest. Spinners enjoy favorable conditions on this wicket, while pacers can also make an impact.
Weather:
The conditions in Manchester are forecasted to be pleasant for the game, as the radar is clear for a complete match despite cloudy skies. The temperature is expected to be around 19°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 62%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Marizanne Kapp, Chamari Athapaththu, Kathryn Bryce, Alice Capsey, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale
Match details:
Date – August 6, 2024
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network and will be available for live streaming on Sony LIV and Fancode.
