Welsh Fire Women vs Manchester Originals Women, HWC, Today Match Prediction 02 August 2023

WFW vs MCRW Match Prediction & Analysis

Welsh Fire women and Manchester Originals women will lock horns in the 2nd match of the Hundred Womens Competition 2023 played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday.

With one victory and five losses, Welsh Fire endured a poor campaign and finished at the bottom of the league table last season. Captain Tammy Beaumont hopes that side can perform clinically in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, Manchester Originals women failed to make an impact in the last year’s competition. With two wins out of six matches played, Manchester Originals women failed to qualify for the tournament's knockout stages.

Last year, Manchester Originals women ed a narrow win over Welsh Fire women in a played at Old Trafford in Manchester.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WFW

MCRW

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Welsh Fire Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Sarah Bryce, captain Tammy Beaumont and Laura Harris to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, captain Tammy Beaumont showcased decent form with the bat for Welsh Fire women and accumulated 138 runs at an average of 27.60.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shabnim Ismail, Freya Davies, Hayley Matthews, Alex Hartley and Claire Nicholas to deliver important breakthroughs

Welsh Fire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Tammy Beaumont (captain), Sarah Bryce (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Laura Harris, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Davis, Alex Hartley and Claire Nicholas

Manchester Originals Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Ami Campbell, and Amara Carr to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, Deandra Dottin showcased explosive form with the bat for Manchester Originals women and accumulated 147 runs at a strike rate of 181.48. He notched up two half-centuries during this period.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Amanda Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris, Deandra Dottin and Mahika Gaur to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

With 8 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.00 last season, Sophie Ecclestone finished the competition as leading wicket-taker for Manchester Originals women

Manchester Originals Women Predicted Playing XI:

Sophie Ecclestone (captain) , Emma Lamb, Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Fi Morris, Amanda Wellington, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Kathryn Bryce.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With thundery showers to take place throughout the course of the match, the wicket prepared at Cardiff will provide an exciting contest between bat and ball.

WFW vs MCRW Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is going to host the second match of the Hundred Womens Competition 2023 between Welsh Fire women and Manchester Originals women.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and put a competitive total on the board. The average first innings score at Sophia Gardens is around 145 runs.