Manchester Super Giants Women will go toe-to-toe with Welsh Fire Women in the 21st match of The Hundred Women 2026 campaign at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, August 5.
Led by Meg Lanning, Manchester Super Giants Women are holding third position with three wins, a loss and a no-result in five matches, having picked up 14 points. On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women, captained by Sophie Devine, are holding fourth position with two wins and three losses in five matches, accumulating eight points.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women, The Hundred Women 2026, Match 21, Match Details
Match: Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women, The Hundred Women 2026, Match 21
Time & Date: 4:00 PM IST, Wednesday, August 5
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women, The Hundred Women 2026, Match 21 Pitch Report
The only game played at this venue saw the first-innings score of 153 this season, indicating a good enough surface for batters and bowlers. The toss might not be a major factor on this surface. Any score above 160 would be a tough ask for the team batting second.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women, The Hundred Women 2026, Match 21 Probable XIs
Manchester Super Giants Women
Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning (c), Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Joanne Gardner, Sophie Ecclestone, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Grace Ballinger
Welsh Fire Women
Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women, The Hundred Women 2026, Match 21 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Manchester Super Giants Women
While Manchester Super Giants Women have won three in their five games so far, Welsh Fire Women have won only two in their five games. On that note, we can anticipate Manchester Super Giants Women to come out on top, thanks to their well-balanced squad.
