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The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024 gets underway with a clash between Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire at Emirates Old Trafford. Both teams will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign.
Manchester Originals Preview
Manchester Originals finished eighth in the 2023 Hundred Women’s Competition, winning just two out of seven matches. They will be looking to improve their performance this year. Laura Wolvaardt, who was their leading run-scorer last season, will be crucial for their batting success. The bowling attack, led by Fi Morris, will need to be at their best to restrict the opposition.
Manchester Originals Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Emma Lamb
- Fi Morris
- Beth Mooney
- Sophie Molineux
- Sophie Ecclestone (c)
- Kathryn Bryce
- Lauren Filer
- Eleanor Threlkeld (wk)
- Mahika Gaur
- Phoebe Graham
Welsh Fire Preview
Welsh Fire had a successful campaign last season, finishing fifth in the league. They will be looking to build on that performance and challenge for a place in the playoffs. Tammy Beaumont, their leading run-scorer last season, will be the key batter for them. The bowling attack, led by Shabnim Ismail, has the potential to be a formidable force.
Welsh Fire Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Tammy Beaumont (c)
- Sophia Dunkley
- Hayley Matthews
- Sarah Bryce (wk)
- Georgia Elwiss
- Alex Griffiths
- Shabnim Ismail
- Claire Nicholas
- Jess Jonassen
- Beth Langston
Weather and Pitch Conditions:
- The weather forecast predicts rain showers throughout the day, which might affect the match.
- The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford is expected to offer some assistance to the bowlers, with swing and seam likely to be prominent.
Toss Prediction:
The team winning the toss might choose to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions and restrict the opposition to a low total.
Match Prediction:
Welsh Fire appear to have a stronger squad on paper, with a more experienced and balanced team. However, Manchester Originals will be playing at home and will be eager to prove their worth.
Winner: Welsh Fire Women Will Win
We expect a closely contested match, with Welsh Fire emerging as slight favorites.
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