The Hundred 2022, women's match preview: Manchester Originals v Welsh Fire

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Manchester Originals play host to Welsh Fire in the eighth match of this year's women's Hundred.

When is it taking place?

Proceedings will commence at 3pm BST on Tuesday, August 16.

Where is the match being played?

The fixture will be played at Emirates Old Trafford, with this the first of a doubleheader that concludes with the men's match between the same teams.

Who's got the form?

Despite both having played just the one match in the competition thus far, the two sides currently sit at the foot of the table.

For Manchester Originals it was a Saturday to forget: skittled all out for a mere 76 against Trent Rockets, it is the lowest score in The Hundred this year. The catalyst for such demise was found in the form of Australian leggie Alana King, who spun her way to a special hat-trick that saw the end of Cordelia Griffith, Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross.

In the red of Fire, it was the sumptuous hitting of Birmingham Phoenix's Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry that inflicted the pain into the Welsh hearts, claiming a 19-run victory in the process. A tournament-high of 161 ensued for the Phoenix as Fire batters Tammy Beaumont and Hayley Matthews failed in their attempt of a surprise chase.

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Katie George is back bowling for Welsh Fire (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

What's the team news?

Left-arm spinner Alex Hartley claimed eight scalps for Manchester Originals in last year's tournament, and will hope to haunt her former side on Tuesday.

What's the key match-up?

Manchester Originals' susceptibility against spin was evident in their recent Saturday showing, and the turn of Alex Hartley could prove crucial for a Welsh Fire side boasting a decent selection of batters.

Emma Lamb and Deandra Dottin, opening and batting at No.3 respectively, both recorded ducks in their opener with Trent Rockets in a batting performance that was wounded before it had barely even begun.

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets available for this match.

What's the weather forecast?

There's a yellow warning for thunderstorms enforced, but the rain is expected to clear in time with only a 10 per cent chance of precipitation at 3pm.

What are the squads?

Manchester Originals: Deandra Dottin, Amy Satterthwaite, Ami Campbell, Phoebe Graham, Georgie Boyce, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Cordelia Griffith, Laura Jackson, Hannah Jones, Emma Lamb, Lizelle Lee, Ellie Threlkeld, Grace Potts, Lea Tahuhu, Mahika Gaur

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes, Annabel Sutherland, Fran Wilson, Alex Hartley, Fi Morris, Sarah Bryce, Hannah Baker, Lauren Filer, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, Georgia Hennessy, Hayley Matthews, Claire Nicholas, Nicola Carey

What are the possible starting XIs?

Manchester Originals: Emma Lamb, Lizelle Lee, Deandra Dottin, Amy Satterthwaite, Cordelia Griffith, Ami Campbell, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Ellie Threlkeld, Grace Potts, Hannah Jones

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Rachael Haynes, Annabel Sutherland, Fran Wilson, Sarah Bryce, Fi Morris, Katie George, Lauren Filer, Alex Hartley, Claire Nicholas

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Lizelle Lee is key at the top of Manchester Originals' order (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

What are the odds?

The latest Oddschecker summary of The Hundred can be found by clicking here.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow tv

Caribbean - ESPN

Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport

MENA - beIN Sports

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - Spark

Indian Subcontinent - FanCode


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