The Hundred 2023: Match 2, WEF-W vs MNR-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between WEF-W vs MNR-W?

Preview

After the exciting opening game in the Hundred Women’s 2023, the action will continue in England’s newest tournament as Wesh Fire Women (WEF-W) and Manchester Originals (MNR-W) will take on each other in the second game on Wednesday, August 02 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Manchester Originals didn’t have a good season in 2022 as they could only win two out of the six matches and finished on the sixth spot on the points table.

Manchester have a new captain for the season as they will be led by Sophie Ecclestone. On the other hand, Welsh Fire had an even worse outing as they finished on the last spot with just one win out of six matches. Wicketkeeper batter Tammy Beaumont will continue her leadership duties for Welsh this season as well, as they look for a change of fortunes.

Match Details

Match: Welsh Fire Women vs Manchester Originals Women, Match 2, The Hundred Women’s 2023

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 2, 04:00 PM IST

Where to watch live: Sony Sports Network, SonlyLiv and FanCode

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

In the previous edition of the tournament, a total of three women’s games took place at the venue where teams batting first won on all three occasions. The average first innings score batting first was 135 while the highest score was 161. Captain winning the toss is likely to bat first keeping the recent record of the venue in mind.

Also Check: Live Cricket Score - Welsh Fire (Women) vs Manchester Originals (Women), 2nd Match

Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire (WEF-W)

Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont (c), Sarah Bryce (WK), Emily Windsor, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Laura Harris, Alex Griffiths, Alex Hartley, Shabnim Ismail, Claire Nicholas,

Manchester Original (MNR-W)

Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb, Deandra Dottin, Kathryn Bryce, Amara Carr (WK), Katie George, Phoebe Graham, Ellie Threlkeld (wk), Sophie Ecclestone (c), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Mahika Gaur

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 2, Welsh Fire – 1, Manchester Originals - 1

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Laura Wolvaardt – Manchester Original

Wolvaardt was the leading run scorer of the previous edition where she scored 286 runs from six matches. She’s in top form this year as well, as she finished as the highest run scorer of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 where she scored 230 runs from six innings. The opening batter will look to continue her form this season and get her team off to a good start.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Sophie Ecclestone – Manchester Original

The left-arm spinner was the leading wicket-taker of the recent T20I series in the Women’s Ashes 2023. She scalped five wickets from three innings at an average of 18. Ecclestone also finished as the highest wicket taker for her team in the 2022 season where she scalped 8 wickets from six innings at an average of 17.50. The 24-year-old will look to continue her form in the upcoming season as well and bowl her team to victory.

Today's Match Prediction: Welsh Fire to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.