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Toss Winner - Manchester Super Giants Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Welsh Fire Women fight to avoid a third successive loss of the season
We predict that Manchester Originals Women will defeat Welsh Fire Women.
| Tournament: | The Hundred Women's Competition, 2025 |
| Format: | 100-ball |
| Venue: | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 21.3°C|Overcast |
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Welsh Fire Women take on Manchester Originals Women in the 12th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on August 13, 2025, scheduled at 7:30 PM IST. The Hundred Women’s Competition is England’s fast-paced, 100-ball tournament featuring top domestic and international stars.
So far in the series, Welsh Fire Women have struggled to find momentum. They have played 2 matches, lost both, and are currently rooted to the bottom of the points table with 0 points and a net run rate of –1.225. In contrast, Manchester Originals Women have had a mixed run — 1 win and 2 losses from 3 matches — placing them 5th with 4 points and a net run rate of –0.286.
Recent form also favours the Originals slightly; they have secured two wins, suffered two losses, and had one no result in their last five outings, while Welsh Fire have lost four of their last five matches. With both sides eager to climb the standings, expect a fiercely contested clash in Cardiff tomorrow night.
WFW
122/5 in 20.0 6.1
124/10 in 19.4 6.26
115/8 in 20.0 5.75
118/6 in 19.3 6.02
103/10 in 20.0 5.15
106/1 in 14.4 7.16
112/8 in 20.0 5.6
121/7 in 20.0 6.05
MSG-W
122/6 in 20.0 6.1
124/7 in 19.3 6.33
95/8 in 20.0 4.75
96/4 in 17.4 5.39
151/3 in 20.0 7.55
134/8 in 20.0 6.7
115/2 in 18.2 6.25
112/7 in 20.0 5.6
Welsh Fire Women return to familiar territory for this clash, playing at home in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The home advantage could be vital as they seek their first points of the campaign. Their season so far has been underwhelming — two matches, two losses, 0 points, and an NRR of –1.225 — leaving them anchored to the bottom of the table.
Their opening game against Northern Superchargers was tough. Chasing 142, Welsh Fire were bundled out for 94 in 19.3 overs. Tammy Beaumont’s brisk 36 off 21 balls provided promise, but a costly early run-out for Sophia Dunkley and a lack of middle-order support derailed the chase. With the ball, Hayley Matthews stood out, taking 2 for 18, but it wasn’t enough.
In a tight contest at Sophia Gardens, Welsh Fire Women fell short by just two runs, scoring 122 for 5 in reply to London Spirit’s 124. Sophia Dunkley anchored the chase with a vital 36 off 29 balls, supported by Hayley Matthews (26 off 24) and Jess Jonassen’s 29 before a late collapse. Despite disciplined bowling from Freya Davies (3–16) and Katie Levick (3–26), Fire’s are still looking for their first win of the season.
Hayley Matthews offers balance and impact with 229 runs at 28.63 and 15 wickets at an 11.6 strike rate in the last 10 matches. Tammy Beaumont provides top-order aggression with 211 runs at a 121.96 strike rate. Freya Davies has been a reliable wicket-taker, matching Matthews with 15 scalps at an economy of 5.93 in the last 10 matches. If Welsh Fire can harness the energy of their home crowd, tighten their batting in key phases, they have a chance of competing strongly in this crucial fixture.
Key players: Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont, Freya Davies
Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont (C, WK), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Emily Windsor, Katie George, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick
Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Bryce, Katie George, Sophia Dunkley, Emily Windsor, Hayley Matthews, Freya Davies, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick
Manchester Originals Women will be on the road as they face Welsh Fire Women in Cardiff. The Originals have had a mixed start to their campaign in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025, with 1 win and 2 losses from their first three matches. They currently sit 5th in the standings with 4 points and a net run rate of –0.286.
Their standout moment this season came in their opening win against Oval Invincibles Women. Batting first, they posted a competitive 139 for 6, driven by a superb 70 off 45 balls from Beth Mooney, well supported by Kathryn Bryce’s 24 off 18. Defending the total, the Originals held their nerve in the final overs, with Sophie Ecclestone delivering a miserly 1 for 18, sealing a thrilling two-run victory. The Originals, however, lost their next game against the London Spirits Women by 3 wickets.
Beth Mooney has been a pillar in the batting department, scoring 269 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 33.63 and a strike rate of 133.83. Kathryn Bryce adds all-round strength, contributing 138 runs in 10 matches and taking 10 wickets in 9 matches at a strike rate of 14.8 with the ball. Ecclestone, with 6 wickets in 9 matches and a 7.17 economy rate, continues to be a key figure in the bowling attack. With proven match-winners in Mooney, Bryce, and Ecclestone, Manchester Originals Women have the firepower to challenge any side. Their chances in this game will hinge on capitalising on early batting platforms and maintaining bowling discipline through the middle overs. If they execute their plans well, they have every opportunity to walk away from Cardiff with another crucial win.
Key players: Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr
Beth Mooney (C, WK), Kathryn Bryce, Amelia Kerr, Seren Smale, Deandra Dottin, Fi Morris, Alice Monaghan, Sophie Ecclestone, Esmae MacGregor, Danielle Gregory, Mahika Gaur
Kathryn Bryce, Alice Monaghan, Danielle Gregory, Seren Smale, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr, Mahika Gaur, Fritha Morris, Beth Mooney, Lauren Filer, Sophie Ecclestone
The weather on match day at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, is expected to be mostly sunny through the evening. Temperatures will peak at around 25 °C before dropping to a low of 16 °C. No rain is forecast, ensuring perfect conditions for an uninterrupted contest.
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
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The venue for the match is Sophia Gardens, Cardiff — home of Welsh Fire. This picturesque stadium, located on the banks of the River Taff, has a seating capacity of around 16,000. The ground has hosted several memorable matches in Tests, ODIs. T20s and in The Hundred.
The previous game at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, was won by the team batting first. A general trend is similar in the Hundred, where teams have performed better batting first. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
Manchester Originals Women enter this clash with a slight upper hand over Welsh Fire Women. The Originals Women have a win in two games, while Welsh Fire Women are yet to open their account. The Originals must feel confident in this game despite playing away from home. With better form, key players in touch Manchester Originals Women are well-positioned to claim a crucial victory in Cardiff.
We predict that Manchester Originals Women will defeat Welsh Fire Women.
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