<On Monday 11 August 2025, Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester will host an exciting women’s double‑header when Manchester Originals Women welcome London Spirit Women for Match 9 of the 2025 edition of The Hundred. With the first ball due at around 1 pm UK time, local supporters will hope their side can build on their recent success, while the defending champions from London look to maintain their unbeaten run. Both teams feature world‑class performers and all‑round firepower, making this clash one of the marquee fixtures of the early tournament.
Manchester Originals Women: searching for consistency
Manchester Originals Women come into this game with a mixed recent record. Over their last five matches they have beaten Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers, lost to Southern Brave and London Spirit, and had one game abandoned. Most recently they edged out Oval Invincibles in a pulsating encounter at The Kia Oval. In that match, skipper Beth Mooney produced a sparkling 70 from 45 balls to help the Originals post 139/6. She was ably supported by Scotland all‑rounder Kathryn Bryce with a handy 24. The Originals’ bowling attack, featuring off‑spinner Sophie Ecclestone and leg‑spinning all‑rounder Amelia Kerr, restricted the Invincibles to 137/3. The game still went to the final ball, but West Indian star Deandra Dottin held her nerve to deny Marizanne Kapp and seal a two‑run win.
Earlier in the week the Originals were humbled by Southern Brave when they mustered just 95/8 and were beaten by six wickets. Last season they finished mid‑table and were knocked out by London Spirit in an eight‑wicket defeat. Captain Mooney remains the lynchpin of the batting order, and her fourth fifty in the competition underlines her status as a prolific opener. All‑rounders Amelia Kerr and Kathryn Bryce provide balance with bat and ball, while fast‑bowling prospects Mahika Gaur and Lauren Filer offer pace. Spinner Sophie Ecclestone, ranked among the world’s best, will be a key weapon on a pitch that tends to favour spin. Veteran Deandra Dottin brings experience and late‑order hitting, plus the ability to bowl decisive final sets.
London Spirit Women: champions in ominous form
Defending champions London Spirit Women have been imperious of late, winning each of their last five completed matches. They began the 2025 campaign by beating Oval Invincibles by 17 runs and followed up with a thrilling last‑ball victory over Welsh Fire. In Cardiff they posted 124 from their 100 balls thanks largely to 21‑year‑old Australian Charli Knott, whose composed 47 off 33 balls anchored the innings. Despite Welsh Fire racing to 73/1 and needing just 24 runs from the final 20 balls, Spirit refused to panic. Grace Harris delivered tight death bowling and removed Georgia Elwiss with the final ball, leaving Fire stranded at 122/5 and handing Spirit a two‑run win. Knott earned the match‑hero award for her all‑round performance.
London’s batting is full of power and depth. England opener Sophia Dunkley, West Indian star Hayley Matthews and Australian all‑rounder Jess Jonassen all made significant contributions against Welsh Fire. The squad also boasts captain Heather Knight, India’s spin‑bowling all‑rounder Deepti Sharma, and hard‑hitting Grace Harris. With bowlers such as leg‑spinner Sarah Glenn, off‑spinner Charlotte Dean, seamer Issy Wong and left‑arm quick Tara Norris, the Spirit have both pace and spin options. Their five‑match winning streak includes last year’s final and eliminator victories over Welsh Fire and Oval Invincibles, illustrating their big‑match pedigree.
Pitch and conditions at Old Trafford
Emirates Old Trafford has developed a reputation as a balanced surface in the women’s Hundred. Statistics across the 2022–2024 seasons show first‑innings scores fluctuating from an average of 146 in 2022 to 104 in 2023 and 131.5 in 2024. The toss has not been decisive, with teams batting first and second winning five games each. Spin is often the dominant factor: spinners average a miserly 22.11 at 7.12 runs per over, while fast bowlers concede 7.79 per over and average 32. With wickets per innings split almost evenly and the powerplay producing fewer wickets than the middle overs, expect captains to deploy their spinners early and stack their bowling toward the middle sets. Weather in Manchester is forecast to be cloudy but dry, so conditions should remain consistent throughout the match.
Prediction and Dream11 fantasy team
London Spirit enter this fixture as favourites, thanks to their unbeaten run and the depth of their squad. Manchester Originals’ home advantage and the batting form of Beth Mooney mean they cannot be underestimated, but they will need more support from their middle order and bowlers to upset the champions. Expect a competitive total around 135–145 on a surface where spinners can dictate the middle overs.
Dream11 fantasy suggestions
- Wicket‑keepers: Beth Mooney (MNR‑W), Heather Knight (LON‑W)
- Batters: Charli Knott (LON‑W), Sophia Dunkley (LON‑W), Kathryn Bryce (MNR‑W)
- All‑rounders: Deepti Sharma (LON‑W), Amelia Kerr (MNR‑W), Grace Harris (LON‑W)
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone (MNR‑W), Sarah Glenn (LON‑W), Issy Wong (LON‑W)
Captain: Charli Knott – she has shown the ability to contribute with both bat and ball. Vice‑captain: Beth Mooney – the Originals’ captain and top run‑scorer.
Final word
Manchester Originals Women face a daunting challenge against an in‑form London Spirit side, but the margins in The Hundred are often slim. If Mooney and Bryce can build a solid foundation and Ecclestone and Kerr can exploit the spin‑friendly conditions, the Originals could turn this into a thriller. For London Spirit, another disciplined bowling display and contributions from their deep batting line‑up could see them extend their winning streak. However the result unfolds, fans can expect high‑quality cricket, exciting big hits and a nail‑biting finish at Old Trafford on 11 August. Don’t miss it!
