The Hundred Women’s 2025: Predicting Manchester Originals XI for match 2

Manchester Originals Women will be up against the Southern Brave Women in the second match of The Hundred Women’s 2025 on Wednesday, August 6, at Old Trafford in Manchester. Manchester Originals are one of the two teams that have never qualified for the playoffs. Last season, they won three out of eight games and finished in sixth place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Manchester Originals for Match 2 against the Southern Brave Women – 

Top Order: Beth Mooney (c & wk), Ella McCaughan, and Seren Smale

Beth Mooney, Ella McCaughan, and Seren Smale could be there in the top order for the Manchester Originals. Mooney will lead the side this year and she will replace Sophie Ecclestone. Mooney has made around 400 runs in 13 innings in The Hundred at an average of 39.60. McCaughan played in the Women’s T20 Blast recently and amassed 327 runs at a strike rate of 153.52. Smale has played just eight games in The Hundred so far.

Middle Order: Kathryn Bryce, Eve Jones, and Deandra Dottin

Kathryn Bryce, Eve Jones, and Deandra Dottin will bat in the middle order. Bryce had a great outing last season with both bat and ball. She made 118 runs and took seven wickets in eight games. Jones featured in all eight games for the team in 2024 and finished with 100 runs at a strike rate of 102.04. Dottin missed the last season and has scored 405 runs in 18 games. She has taken seven wickets as well at an average of 28.80.

Lower Middle Order: Amelia Kerr and Alice Monaghan

The lower middle order will likely feature Amelia Kerr and Alice Monaghan. Kerr will make a return to the league after missing the previous season. She played for the London Spirit in the first two seasons. Monaghan took four wickets last season at an average of 26.50.

Bowlers: Danielle Gregory, Lauren Filer, and Fi Morris

Danielle Gregory, Lauren Filer, and Fi Morris could be the three bowlers in the playing 11. Gregory took 14 wickets in 13 games in the Women’s T20 Blast at an average of 17.64. Filer picked six wickets in the tournament last season in eight games. Morris finished last season with three wickets in eight games.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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