WF W vs MSG W 21 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Welsh Fire Women produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Manchester Super Giants Women by 3 wickets in the 21st match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Welsh Fire Women restricted Manchester Super Giants Women to a modest 85/9 from 100 balls before chasing down the target with 9 balls to spare. Orla Prendergast starred with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets, and was deservedly named the Player of the Match.
Manchester Super Giants Women struggle with the bat
Manchester Super Giants Women endured a disappointing start after being asked to bat first. Captain Meg Lanning was dismissed for a first-ball duck, putting the team under immediate pressure. Smriti Mandhana tried to rebuild the innings but managed only 15 runs from 17 balls, while Mady Villiers (5) and Kathryn Bryce (4) also failed to convert their starts.
The middle order found it difficult to accelerate against the disciplined Welsh Fire bowling attack. Paige Scholfield scored 5, Maitlan Brown contributed 10, and Sophie Ecclestone added 9 runs. Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh struggled for fluency during her knock of 11 runs off 19 balls.
Late in the innings, Ryana MacDonald-Gay remained unbeaten on 18 off 14 balls, providing some valuable runs in the closing stages, while Rebecca Tyson finished unbeaten on 4. Manchester Super Giants Women eventually posted 85/9 in their allotted 100 balls, a total that looked below par on the Manchester surface.
Orla Prendergast leads the bowling attack
Welsh Fire Women delivered an outstanding bowling performance throughout the innings. Orla Prendergast was the standout performer, finishing with brilliant figures of 4 wickets for 18 runs from 20 balls. She removed key batters at crucial moments and never allowed Manchester Super Giants Women to build any momentum.
Heather Graham also impressed by taking 2 wickets, while Grace Potts chipped in with one. Sophia Smale and captain Georgia Wareham kept things tight from the other end, ensuring the pressure remained on the batting side.
Welsh Fire Women complete the chase despite late wickets
Chasing 86 runs, Welsh Fire Women made a steady start. Georgia Voll scored 16 runs, while Sarah Bryce added another 16 to give the side early momentum. Captain Georgia Wareham played an attacking cameo of 17 runs from 12 balls, keeping the required rate comfortably under control.
Manchester Super Giants Women fought back through Sophie Ecclestone, who bowled brilliantly and picked up 3 wickets, making the chase slightly more challenging. Rebecca Tyson, Mady Villiers, and Kathryn Bryce also claimed one wicket each to keep their hopes alive.
However, Heather Graham remained calm under pressure, finishing unbeaten on 16 runs, while Rhianna Southby stayed not out on 8 to guide Welsh Fire Women to 88/7 in 91 balls, sealing a 3-wicket victory.
Manchester bowlers show fighting spirit
Although they were defending a low total, Manchester Super Giants Women never gave up. Sophie Ecclestone’s excellent spell brought the contest back to life, but the target simply wasn’t enough to challenge the Welsh Fire batting lineup.
Player of the Match
Orla Prendergast was named Player of the Match for her outstanding all-round contribution. Her superb spell of 4/18 broke the backbone of the Manchester batting order and laid the foundation for Welsh Fire Women’s victory.
With this win, Welsh Fire Women strengthened their position in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026, while Manchester Super Giants Women will need significant improvement with the bat after being restricted to just 85 runs in a crucial league fixture.
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