In a landmark announcement that has excited fans and players alike, Beth Mooney has been officially named captain of the Manchester Originals’ Women for The Hundred 2025. Known for her unmatched composure, world-class consistency, and wealth of international experience, Mooney is set to bring her trademark calm and tactical sharpness to the helm.
The move marks a major statement of intent as the team looks to build a title-winning squad around one of cricket’s most respected modern players. Few players in world cricket boast a résumé as decorated as Beth Mooney’s. Whether it’s standing tall in pressure chases, anchoring innings with poise, or impacting the game behind the stumps, Mooney has proven herself on the biggest stages time and again.
In 2025, she became the first Australian woman to score centuries in all three international formats, with her Test hundred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) sealing a historic Ashes whitewash for Australia.
She starred in Australia’s 2025 T20I series against England with an unbeaten 94* and again against New Zealand with a dominant 70 off 42 balls, underlining her reputation as a big-match player even in the shortest format. Mooney was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and was also the Player of the Match in the 2023 World Cup final, where she led Australia to victory with a composed and match-winning innings.
Playing for two teams till date: earlier for London Spirit (2022) and for Manchester Originals (2024) in the Women’s Hundred, she has amassed 396 runs with an unbeaten 99*. In the WBBL, she has been a consistent performer over the years, winning multiple titles and topping the run charts regularly.
While her batting records are phenomenal, it’s Mooney’s quiet strength and tactical understanding that make her an ideal leader. She leads by example with rarely flustered, always measured and has mentored young players both on and off the field in domestic leagues across Australia, India and England.
Beth Mooney takes over the captaincy at a time when the women’s game continues to grow in intensity and global appeal. Her presence will be crucial not only in terms of tactics and team culture, but also in guiding the next generation of players through the fast-evolving landscape of The Hundred.
Whether it’s crafting another match-winning knock or making strategic field changes in a crunch moment, Mooney brings trust, experience, and a burning desire to win for the Manchester Originals.
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