Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire at Edgbaston (Birmingham) on 10 August (15h00) ‘The Hundred’ history was re-written when fast-bowler Shabnim Ismail’s ‘hat-trick’ (last) ball (of the match) clinched ‘Fire’s’ third win by 3 runs.’ Electing ‘Phoenix’ to win until the very end, commentators changed their tune: pointing out that ‘Fire’ had already beaten both of
Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers, Nottingham, at Trent Bridge on 9 August (11h30) An astonishing match unfolded, where ‘Superchargers’ posted a defendable score that ‘Rockets’ openers made light work of chasing-down. Cruising home’ on 92/1 with 9 wickets in hand, ‘Rockets’ reportedly ‘threw the match away’ from (what should have been) their winning position. ‘Good’ spin-bowling from
Oval Invincibles W vs Manchester Originals London (South), at The Kia Oval on 9 August (15h00) ‘Invincibles’ took ‘Originals’ to-the-wire, to secure their first season’s win. As last year’s title-holders, Invincibles (pictured) set a new record for their bowlers’ ‘leg-before’ decisions in both the women’s and men’s games. POTM Meerkat Match Hero Ryana Macdonald-Gay took 4 crucial wickets
London Spirit vs Southern Brave at London (North), at Lord’s (St John’s Wood) on 8 Aug (16h00) 13,000 spectators suffered an hour’s delay before the match started, shortened by 30 balls; 15 balls docked from each innings. Taking 4 ‘Spirit’ wickets, Georgia Adams went top of the bowler’s leader-board, with 10 wickets-to-date. Maia Bouchier (pictured) was awarded POTM Meerkat
Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix at EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD on 7 August at 15h00 Damp outfield conditions frequently slowed balls short of scoring ‘four.’ Unlike Phoenix, Originals lacked match-practice with two matches washed-out. ‘The Hundred’ history was made when Originals debutante spinner Fi Morris took 5 Phoenix wickets for 7 runs, scoring the competition’s first 5-fer. Fi Morris was
Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers at Ageas Bowl on 6 August at 11h00 Twice competition finalists ‘Brave’ chalked-up their first win, just as TV cricketing pundits predicted. Skipper Anya Shrubsole dismissed both of ‘Superchargers’ top international batters (Phoebe Litchfield & Jemimah Rodrigues) and was pleased that ‘Brave’ had ‘bounced back’ from their previous ‘scrappy’ defeat by ‘Fire.’ No
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire at The Kia Oval (London, South) at 14h30 on 6 August Low-scoring thriller, in which ‘Invincibles’ as twice-defending champions seemed headed for a new record lowest-score in front of their sizeable home crowd. Commentators added that England’s Tammy Beaumont had captained ‘Fire’ to victory very well. Separately, ‘Fire’ also beat last year’s finalists
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets at Edgbaston (Birmingham) at 14h30 (called-off at 16h24) on 5 August Match result: ‘Match abandoned without a ball bowled’ courtesy of BBC Sport @URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKE1000723 The Hundred Women 2023 Latest standings @URL https://www.thehundred.com/standings
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire at Ageas Bowl (Southampton) at 15h00 on 4 August Before the match, Tammy Beaumont (Fire) was happy that ‘Fire’ could post a defendable score to challenge Brave as twice-finalists. In contrast, Anya Shrubsole (Brave) was confident of chalking-up Brave’s second win. TV pundit’s predictions agreed until the final over when
Manchester Originals vs London Spirit at Old Trafford (Manchester) at 11h00 (called-off at noon) on 5 August Both sides gain their second point, having seen their first two matches this season washed-out by wet weather. Match result: ‘Match abandoned without a ball bowled’ courtesy of BBC Sport @URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66415607 Before the match, Amanda-Jade Wellington (Manchester Originals)
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