The London Spirit (LNS-W) will contend with the Manchester Originals (MNR-W) on Friday, August 9, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London in match no. 23 of Women’s Hundred Competition 2024.
London Spirit are placed at No. 4 on the points table, with five points from as many matches. They have won two games and lost two. One of their matches against Oval Invincibles ended in a tie. They started their campaign with two consecutive wins but have failed to secure victories in their last three appearances. Meanwhile, Manchester Originals are stationed at No. 6, with two wins and three losses from five games. Sophie Ecclestone and Co. are winless in their last two games.
Heather Knight-led London Spirit are coming off a 31-run defeat against Trent Rockets in their last game. Meanwhile, the Originals lost to Oval Invincibles in their most recent fixture by seven wickets.
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Match Details
| Match | London Spirit Women vs Manchester Originals Women, Match 23 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date & Time | August 09, Friday, 7:30 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv (app and website) and FanCode (app and website) |
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Pitch Report
In the three games played so far at this venue, the first innings scores have been 147, 150, and 113. One game was won by the side batting first, while the other was won by the chasing side. The last game played at Lord’s in this competition ended in a tie. The pacers can get some movement with the new ball. Spinners will play more of a role as the game progresses.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 01 |
| Won by London Spirit Women | 01 |
| Won by Manchester Originals Women | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | 10/08/21 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 10/08/21* |
*These two teams were scheduled to face each other in the 2023 edition of the tournament but the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled
Probable Playing XIs
London Spirit Women:
Meg Lanning, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Cordelia Griffith, Heather Knight (c), Danielle Gibson, Deepti Sharma, Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris
Manchester Originals Women:
Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney, Evelyn Jones, Emma Lamb, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone (c), Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Kim Garth, Alice Monaghan, Lauren Filer
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt
The South African captain is second in the list of leading run-getters this season in the Women’s Hundred. In five matches, she has amassed 184 runs at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 141.53. Wolvaardt will look to get her team off to a solid start and make things easier for the batters to follow.
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Probable Best Bowler: Sarah Glenn
The leg-break bowler has been in decent form, claiming six wickets in five matches so far. She is averaging 21.16 and has an economy rate of 7.62. Her best performance this season came at Lord’s when she bagged figures of 4/22 against Birmingham Phoenix. Glenn’s spell through the middle overs is going to be very crucial.
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Today’s Match Prediction: London Spirit Women to win the match
Scenario 1
London Spirit Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay Score: 35-45
MNR-W: 120-140
London Spirit Women win the match.
Scenario 2
Manchester Originals Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay Score: 40-50
LNS-W: 130-150
London Spirit Women win the match.
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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