In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Manchester Super Giants Women enter this fixture sitting comfortably in third place with 14 points from 5 matches (+1.043 NRR), holding three wins and just a single defeat as they look to cement their playoff spot. In contrast, fourth-placed Welsh Fire Women sit on 8 points after two wins and three losses (+0.251 NRR), desperate for a victory at Emirates Old Trafford to close the gap on the top three.
The top-order clash promises fireworks, featuring Super Giants’ star Smriti Mandhana—who has racked up 143 runs at a strike rate of 147.42—going head-to-head against Welsh Fire’s leading run-scorer Georgia Voll, who boasts 201 runs at an average of 40.20. The outcome may ultimately be decided in the middle overs, where both teams deploy form strike bowlers capable of turning games. Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been outstanding for Manchester with 7 wickets in 4 games at a sharp strike rate of 10.00 and best figures of 4/17. Welsh Fire carry equal threat through Australian all-rounder Heather Graham, who has matched that 7-wicket tally across her 5 outings with a best spell of 4/19.
Squads:
Manchester Super Giants Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning (C), Grace Ballinger, Maitlan Brown, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Joanne Gardner, Richa Ghosh, Beth Langston, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Smriti Mandhana, Mia Rogers, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Bex Tyson, Mady Villiers, Natasha Wraith
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Em Arlott, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Davis, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Fi Morris, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts, Sophia Smale, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 4
- Manchester Super Giants won – 2
- Welsh Fire won – 2
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Manchester Super Giants Women and Welsh Fire Women are deadlocked with two victories apiece across their 4 meetings. Neither side has managed to establish sustained dominance in this rivalry, making their upcoming clash a crucial tiebreaker. With both teams claiming equal honors in past battles, tomorrow’s match presents the ideal opportunity for one of them to take the lead in their historical record.
Where to Watch Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire
Date – August 05, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Emirates Old Trafford, England
Fixtures:
Manchester Super Giants Women
Jul 23: vs London Spirit – Won by 7 wickets
Jul 26: vs Birmingham Phoenix – Match abandoned
Jul 28: vs Sunrisers Leeds – Won by 4 wickets
Jul 31: vs Trent Rockets – Lost by 31 runs
Aug 02: vs MI London – Won by 6 wickets
Aug 05: vs Welsh Fire
Aug 08: vs Southern Brave
Aug 11: vs Sunrisers Leeds
Welsh Fire Women
Jul 22: vs Southern Brave – Lost by 8 runs
Jul 25: vs MI London – Won by 60 runs
Jul 29: vs Trent Rockets – Lost by 8 wickets
Aug 1: vs Birmingham Phoenix – Lost by 7 wickets
Aug 5: vs Manchester Super Giants – Won by 4 wickets
Aug 9: vs Sunrisers Leeds
Aug 12: vs London Spirit
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Australia – Fox Sports
Caribbean – Rush
India – Star
MENA – Cricbuzz TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport (NZ)
North America – Willow TV
Pakistan – Tapmad
SE Asia – Cricbuzz TV
Sub-Saharan Africa – Supersport
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