The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Manchester Originals v Southern Brave

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Manchester Originals host Southern Brave in the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Wednesday, August 23.

Where is the match taking place?

Manchester Originals' home ground is Old Trafford in Manchester.

Who's got the form?

Southern Brave have won six of their seven scheduled matches to date in this year's Hundred, with one defeat.

Manchester Originals have been eliminated from the tournament, having recorded two victories out of seven. Two of the Originals' games have been washed out.

With the bat, the Southern Brave top three have been in superb form. Smriti Mandhana (226 runs) and Maia Bouchier (217) have led the way, with support from Danni Wyatt (176). Manchester Originals' top-scorer is Deandra Dottin with just 108 runs, and only two Originals batters have passed the 100 barrier compared to four at Brave.

With the ball, Georgia Adams has a tournament-leading 15 wickets at an average of 11 and an economy of 118 runs conceded per 100 balls. Fi Morris has the most for Manchester (8), though her economy rate of 89 is superb - no one has gone better. 

What's the key matchup?

Somehow, Manchester Originals need to silence the Southern Brave top three. They have proved to be too much for most opponents this year.

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Manchester Originals take on Southern Brave [Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale for this game, with availability listed as "limited".

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in Manchester, albeit cloudy, with highs of 21 degrees Celsius. 

What are the squads?

Manchester Originals: Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Ellie Threlkeld, Laura Wolvaardt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson

Southern Brave: Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor

What's the team news?

Sophie Ecclestone sustained an injury in Manchester Originals' most recent outing and her fitness status is unclear. 

What are the possible starting XIs?

Manchester Originals: Emma Lamb, Laura Wolvaardt, Fi Morris, Deandra Dottin, Ellie Threlkeld, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Katie George, Mahika Kaur, Phoebe Graham

Southern Brave: Danni Wyatt, Smriti Mandhana, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams, Maitlan Brown, Kalea Moore, Anya Shrubsole, Rhianna Southby, Lauren Bell

What are the odds?

Southern Brave are hot favourites with a best price of 8/13 at the bookies. You can get odds as long as 7/5 on a Manchester Originals victory.

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Southern Brave are leading the way [Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Southern Brave keep rolling on.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

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

This game will also be carried live on BBC Two, as well as on the BBCiPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. 

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

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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