In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Southern Brave sit comfortably in second place on the points table, tied with the table-toppers on 20 points after bagging five wins from their six fixtures with a net run rate of +0.399. Manchester Super Giants hold third spot with 14 points, having racked up three wins, two losses, and a rain-affected abandoned match out of their six outings.
This matchup carries huge implications for the playoff race as both teams boast exceptional individual quality. Southern Brave have built their success around Laura Wolvaardt’s composure at the top and Sophie Molineux’s frugal spells, while Manchester Super Giants carry massive firepower through Smriti Mandhana’s aggressive batting and Sophie Ecclestone’s tight left-arm spin. Expect a hard-fought contest where controlling the middle overs will prove decisive.
Squads:
Southern Brave Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Ellie Anderson, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Phoebe Franklin, Katherine Fraser, Daisy Gibb, Sarah Glenn, Jodi Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Rebecca Odgers, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Issy Wong
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
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 5
- Southern Brave won – 3
- Manchester Super Giants won – 2
The rivalry between Southern Brave and Manchester Super Giants has been a closely fought affair over the years, though Brave edge the rivalry slightly. Across 5 head-to-head clashes, Southern Brave have claimed 3 wins compared to Manchester Super Giants’ 2 victories. With no abandoned games in this fixture’s history, every single meeting has produced a definitive result, setting up another intense, high-stakes battle between two evenly matched teams.
Where to Watch Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants:
Date – August 08, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Fixtures:
Southern Brave Women
Jul 22 – vs Welsh Fire – Won by 8 runs
Jul 25 – vs Sunrisers Leeds – Won by 5 wickets
Jul 27 – vs MI London – Won by 1 run
Jul 30 – vs Birmingham Phoenix – Won by 24 runs
Aug 01 – vs London Spirit – Won by 5 wickets
Aug 03 – vs Manchester Super Giants – Lost by 4 wickets
Aug 10 – vs Trent Rockets – 7:30 PM IST
Manchester Super Giants
July 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 – Lost by 3 wickets
Aug 08 – vs Southern Brave
Aug 11 – vs Sunrisers Leeds
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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