Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 sees the Manchester Super Giants Women host the Welsh Fire Women at Emirates Old Trafford in a crucial mid-tournament encounter. The Super Giants enter this fixture full of confidence following a convincing six-wicket victory over MI London Women, comfortably holding third place in the standings with three wins from four matches. Led by skipper Meg Lanning, their top order features exceptional firepower, with Indian star Smriti Mandhana spearheading the run-scoring alongside Lanning. In the bowling department, young seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been outstanding, consistently providing key breakthroughs to keep opposition totals low.

The Welsh Fire Women arrive in Manchester sitting fourth in the table, eager to build momentum after a hard-fought four-wicket win against the Southern Brave Women. All-rounder Heather Graham proved decisive in their latest triumph, while captain Georgia Wareham provides critical tactical leadership and spin depth. In-form opener Georgia Voll remains the Fire’s primary run contributor and will need to set a solid platform against a disciplined Super Giants attack. With the race for the playoff spots tightening, the battle between Manchester’s high-octane batting unit and Welsh Fire’s clutch performers promises an engaging contest at Old Trafford.

MSG-W vs WF-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details

• Date and Time: August 5, 4:00 pm IST / 10:30 pm GMT/ 11:30 pm local
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

MSG-W vs WF-W, Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 4 | Manchester Super Giants won: 2 | Welsh Fire won: 2 | No result/tied: 0

Old Trafford Pitch Report

The surface at Emirates Old Trafford for this Hundred Women’s fixture is expected to offer a balanced battle between bat and ball. Known for its true bounce and pace, the Manchester pitch usually allows batters to play their shots freely through the line once settled, especially during the powerplay when the ball is fresh. However, as the match progresses, the ground’s characteristic dry surface should bring the spinners into play, offering useful turn and holding up slightly in the second half. Winning the toss may incline captains to bat first, setting a target and utilizing spin pressure later on.

Squads

Manchester Super Giants Women: Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning (c), Grace Scrivens, Paige Scholfield, Richa Ghosh (wk), Mady Villiers, Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Ballinger, Natasha Wraith, Rebecca Tyson, Joanne Gardner

Welsh Fire Women: Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham (c), Orla Prendergast, Heather Graham, Grace Thompson, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts, Sophie Devine, Sarah Bryce, Fi Morris, Georgia Davis, Emily Arlott, Abi Norgrove

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MSG-W vs WF-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• MSG-W win the toss and bat first
• MSG-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
• MSG-W’s total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• WF-W win the toss and bat first
• WF-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
• WF-W’s total score: 150-160

Match result: Team batting first to win the contest

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