The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Manchester Originals v London Spirit

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

Nat Andreae | 04/08/2023 at 12:30

What's the match?

Manchester Originals host Welsh Fire in the sixth match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 11am BST on Saturday, August 5.

Where is the match taking place?

Manchester Originals host their matches at the home of Thunder and Lancashire, Old Trafford in Manchester.

Who's got the form?

Both of these teams had their first match abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled so have not played in over 11 months. They will both be very keen to force a result on Saturday and have their competitions start in earnest.

What's the key matchup?

Provided the weather holds off, the key to this game will be how Spirit deal with Originals' spinners. They boast one of the best-limited overs bowlers in Sophie Ecclestone and last year's top wicket-taker in Amanda-Jade Wellington. Any chance Spirit have to take the two points in this game rests on their ability to negotiate the 40 balls these two will bowl.

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^{Sophie Ecclestone is the best spinner in the world [Matthew Lewis/Getty Images]}

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match.

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

What's the weather forecast?

The weather does not look good. Rain is expected to hit Manchester in the early morning and stay for the rest of the day.

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

London Spirit: Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan

What's the team news?

Both sides should be at full strength for what is essentially their opening match.

What are the possible starting XIs?

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

London Spirit: Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Richa Ghosh, Heather Knight, Grace Scrivens, Sophie Luff, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris, Lauren Filer

What are the odds?

Manchester Originals are marginal favourites to win this game at 4/5. London Spirit have been offered 21/20, showing that though they are underdogs this is still expected to be a tight game.

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