Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 will feature an exciting contest as Manchester Super Giants Women take on Welsh Fire Women at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Wednesday, August 5. Both teams remain in the race for the knockout stage, making this an important fixture in the competition.
Manchester Super Giants Women have enjoyed a strong campaign so far and will look to continue their winning momentum. Welsh Fire Women, meanwhile, are aiming to build on their recent victory and move further up the standings. Fans are also searching for the Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women prediction and Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women live streaming details before the match.
Match Preview
Manchester Super Giants Women currently occupy third place in the points table with three wins from four matches. They head into this contest after a dominant six wicket victory over MI London Women. Their bowlers produced an outstanding display by dismissing the opposition for just 92 runs before the opening pair comfortably guided the chase.
Meg Lanning led from the front with 43 runs, while Smriti Mandhana scored 34 during a match winning 73 run opening partnership. Mandhana has been the team’s leading run scorer this season with 143 runs, while fast bowler Ryana MacDonald Gay has impressed with seven wickets.
Welsh Fire Women are fourth in the standings with two wins and three defeats. They gained confidence after a thrilling four wicket victory against Southern Brave Women. Heather Graham played a crucial unbeaten knock of 35 runs after the team found themselves struggling at 49 for 4.
Georgia Voll has been the standout batter for Welsh Fire with 201 runs, while Heather Graham has also taken seven wickets, making her one of the tournament’s best all round performers.
Pitch Report
Old Trafford has traditionally offered good bounce for fast bowlers during the early stages of the innings. As the ball gets older, the surface begins to help slower bowlers, making stroke play slightly more difficult.
The average first innings score is around 132 runs, while teams batting second average 119. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bat first and aim for a total above 135.
Predicted Playing XI
Manchester Super Giants Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning (captain), Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Seren Smale (wicketkeeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Kathryn Bryce, Ryana MacDonald Gay, Tara Norris, Mahika Gaur, Phoebe Graham.
Welsh Fire Women:
Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Sophia Smale, Sophie Devine (captain), Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Sarah Bryce (wicketkeeper), Freya Kemp, Emily Arlott, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women Live Streaming
The Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women live streaming will be available in India on Sony LIV, FanCode, and the Sony Sports Network. Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Mix, BBC iPlayer, and selected coverage on BBC Two. Viewers in Australia can watch on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports, while STARZPLAY will provide coverage across the MENA region.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women Prediction
The Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women prediction favours Manchester Super Giants Women. The opening partnership of Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning has been one of the most consistent in the tournament, while their bowling attack led by Ryana MacDonald Gay and Sophie Ecclestone has delivered regularly.
Welsh Fire Women have quality players such as Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine, and Heather Graham, but their inconsistent top order could make life difficult against Manchester’s disciplined attack.
Prediction: Manchester Super Giants Women to win Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2026.
