On August 5, the Manchester Originals will face the London Spirit in the sixth match of The Hundred 2023 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Both sides will be aiming to get the season started after their first two games were rained off.
Last season, Manchester Originals finished in sixth place on the table. They only won two of their six matches. Kate Cross, the captain from the previous season, is contracted with Northern Superchargers for this season. They have signed Laura Wolvaardt and Amanda-Jade Wellington, the 2022 season’s best run-scorer and wicket-taker, respectively.
With their inference, the Originals become one of the strongest contenders for the 2023 season. Deandra Dottin, the Originals’ leading run scorer last season, will lead the batting order. Emma Lamb smashed 136 runs, and the wicketkeeper batter will be back.
Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, and Emma Lamb will assist Amanda-Jade Wellington in the bowling department. Last season, Ecclestone was the leading wicket-taker for her side, with eight scalps in six games.
Last season, the London Spirit finished in seventh place in the points table, with only two wins out of six matches. Heather Knight will be a member of the London Spirit lineup this year. Amelia Kerr was superb with both bat and ball last season, and she was the London Spirit’s solitary bright spot.
Charlie Dean and Danielle Gibson are both solid batters who will be vital players for this team. Amelia Kerr, a Kiwi all-rounder, will lead the Spirit bowling attack. Last year, she took nine wickets in six matches. Richa Ghosh, Danielle Gibson, and Grace Scrivens will be among the London Spirit’s primary bowlers.
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Match Details, Live Streaming, When and Where to Watch
Date & Time: August 5, 2023, Saturday, 3:30 pm IST
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV and Fancode
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Pitch Report, Weather Forecast
Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium has an equitable playing surface. The track assists fast bowlers with the new ball, and the surface even offers fair bounce, making scoring here simple. Chasing appears to be simple at Manchester Stadium, thus a side that wins the toss should bowl here.
There will be no optimum circumstances for a game of cricket. In Manchester, heavy rain is expected throughout the day, with temperatures falling below 20 degrees Celsius.
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Key Players
Manchester Originals
Laura Wolvaardt: Laura Wolvaardt can prove to be a key player for tomorrow’s fixture. Last season, she scored 286 runs at a 71.5 average, and she might go on to amass sincerely this edition of The Hundred too.
Sophie Ecclestone: Sophie Ecclestone was Manchester Originals’ highest wicket-taker last season, with eight wickets at an average of 17.50 and an effective strike rate of 18. She too contends highly as a vital pick.
London Spirit
Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr is predicted to be London Spirit’s finest bowler in The Hundred 2023. She has been their leading wicket-taker in the last year, with 9 wickets from 6 matches and an economy of 14.
Grace Harris: Grace Harris is one of the most lethal batters in the game, capable of decimating opponent bowlers on her day. She can also take key wickets when given a chance with the ball.
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Probable Playing XIs
Manchester Originals: Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb, Deandra Dottin, Kathryn Bryce, Amara Carr, Katie George, Phoebe Graham, Ellie Threlkeld (wk), Sophie Ecclestone (c), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Mahika Gaur
London Spirit: Grace Scrivens, Sophie Luff, Amelia Kerr, Heather Knight (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Tara Norris, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Squad
Manchester Originals: Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Ellie Threlkeld, Laura Wolvaardt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson
London Spirit: Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan, Naomi Dattani
The Hundred 2023: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 6 – Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ellie Threkeld
Batters: Heather Knight, Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb
Allrounders: Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr, Kathryn Bryce, Danielle Gibson
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington
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