In the seventeenth clash of the fifth edition of The Hundred Women’s 2025, the Manchester Originals will square off against table-toppers Northern Superchargers at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester from 03:30 PM IST on 17th August 2025.
The Beth Mooney-led Originals have had a mixed campaign so far with two wins and two losses from their four outings. However, they come into this contest high on confidence after a dominant 7-wicket win over Welsh Fire, where their bowlers dismantled the Fire lineup for just 73/9, courtesy of Mahika Gaur’s fiery 2/10 (20) and Sophie Ecclestone’s miserly 2/11 (20).
On the other hand, Hollie Armitage’s Northern Superchargers have been the standout side this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with three wins from four matches. In their last game against Birmingham Phoenix, they produced another clinical performance—restricting Phoenix to 116 with Linsey Smith (2/18) and Lucy Higham (2/21) leading the bowling before Phoebe Litchfield’s unbeaten 59 off 28 balls sealed the deal with 26 balls to spare.
Squads:
Manchester Originals’ Women’s Cricket Team
Beth Mooney (C), Kathryn Bryce, Darcey Carter, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gregory, Melie Kerr, Eve Jones, Esmale Macgregor, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan, Fi Morris, Seren Smale
Northern Superchargers Women’s Cricket Team
Hollie Armitage (C), Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Kate Cross, Nicola Carey, Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Alice Davidson-Richards, Grace Potts, Grace Ballinger, Lucy Higham, Davina Perrin, Ella Claridge, Katherine Fraser, Sophia Turner
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
The 27-year-old all-rounder proved her worth under pressure in the last game. Walking in at 13/2 while chasing 75, she anchored the innings with a vital 45 (41) and earlier chipped in with a brilliant 2/7 (10). Her 2025 numbers read: scores of 45, 2, 24, 0 with the bat and bowling returns of 2/7, 2/26, 1/26—highlighting her value in both departments.
Mahika Gaur
The 19-year-old left-arm seamer continues to impress with her sharp swing and tall release point. Against Welsh Fire, she dismissed both Sophia Dunkley and Tammy Beaumont, finishing with match-winning figures of 2/10. Across 10 matches for the Originals in The Hundred, she has picked 7 wickets and is fast becoming their strike weapon in the powerplay.
Phoebe Litchfield
The 22-year-old Australian batting prodigy smashed a breathtaking 59* off 28 balls at a strike rate of 210.71 against Birmingham Phoenix, showcasing her 360-degree shot-making ability. In 2025 so far, her scores are 59*, 5, 22, and 4, while across 21 Hundred appearances, she has already piled up 540 runs at a strike rate of 137.75.
Kate Cross
Despite going wicketless against Phoenix (0/23), the experienced 33-year-old pacer remains a consistent wicket-taker. Her earlier spells of 1/17, 3/31, and 1/25 underline her potency with the new ball. With 23 wickets from 21 matches for the Superchargers, she remains their leader in pace bowling.
Pitch:
The Emirates Old Trafford surface has offered a fine balance between bat and ball. Pacers have enjoyed notable success, scalping 25 wickets in the last five games, while spinners are not far behind with 22 wickets. The average score here is 126, and captains winning the toss generally prefer to chase under lights.
Weather:
Expect mostly cloudy conditions in Manchester with temperatures around 24°C. With 0% chance of rain, no interruptions are anticipated. Humidity will hover around 67%, while a gentle breeze at 14 km/h should assist seam bowlers early on.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Mahika Gaur, Lauren Filer
Match Details:
Date – August 17, 2025
Time – 03:30 PM IST
Venue – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – Live streaming on FanCode | Live telecast on Sony Sports Network
