The Hundred Women’s 2026 continues with an important contest as Southern Brave Women take on Manchester Super Giants Women in the 26th match of the tournament. The match will be played at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, August 8.
Southern Brave Women have put themselves in a strong position in the playoff race after a series of impressive performances. They will now look to use their home advantage against a dangerous Manchester Super Giants side. The visitors also have plenty of international quality and will be aiming for two important points to strengthen their top three hopes.
Southern Brave Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women Team News
Southern Brave Women have an excellent top order led by South African captain Laura Wolvaardt. Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues adds further quality and can play an important role in the middle order.
Sophie Molineux and Sarah Glenn give the Brave excellent options with spin. Both can control the scoring during the middle stages, while England fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to lead the new ball attack.
Manchester Super Giants Women have a powerful top three featuring Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh. Their batting lineup has the ability to put pressure on any bowling attack.
With the ball, Sophie Ecclestone is a major threat. The left-arm spinner will be supported by Australian pacer Maitlan Brown and all-rounder Kathryn Bryce. Manchester will hope their bowling variety can restrict the Brave’s strong batting unit.
Southern Brave Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women Pitch Report
The Utilita Bowl generally offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers during the early stages. Seamers can make use of the conditions before the pitch becomes more suitable for spin.
As the game progresses, spinners are expected to have a bigger role. The fast outfield also gives batters opportunities to find boundaries once they settle.
A score of around 130 to 140 could be competitive at this venue. The toss could be important, with the team winning it likely to prefer bowling first.
Southern Brave Women Playing XI
The Southern Brave Women playing XI is expected to have a strong mix of batting quality, spin options and pace.
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Maia Bouchier
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Phoebe Franklin
- Sophie Molineux
- Jodi Grewcock
- Sarah Glenn
- Lauren Bell (c)
- Issy Wong
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Wolvaardt and Rodrigues will be key players with the bat, while Molineux and Glenn could have a major influence with the ball.
Manchester Super Giants Women Playing XI
The Manchester Super Giants Women playing XI is also packed with international experience.
- Meg Lanning
- Smriti Mandhana
- Paige Scholfield
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Grace Scrivens
- Kathryn Bryce
- Sophie Ecclestone (c)
- Mady Villiers
- Maitlan Brown
- Ryana MacDonald-Gay
- Grace Ballinger
Lanning and Mandhana can give Manchester a quick start, while Ecclestone will be their biggest threat during the middle overs.
Southern Brave Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women Prediction
The Southern Brave Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women prediction favors Southern Brave Women.
The Brave have a strong bowling combination for conditions at the Utilita Bowl. Molineux, Sarah Glenn and Tilly Corteen-Coleman give them multiple spin options, which could help restrict Manchester’s powerful batters.
Their batting is also led by Wolvaardt, giving them a reliable foundation at the top. Home conditions provide another advantage.
Manchester Super Giants have enough quality to make this a close contest, particularly through Lanning, Mandhana and Ecclestone. However, Southern Brave’s bowling balance and home familiarity give them the edge.
Prediction: Southern Brave Women to win.
