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    Laura Wolvaardt Leads Manchester Originals to Victory Over Southern Brave
Laura Wolvaardt Leads Manchester Originals to Victory Over Southern Brave
Laura Wolvaardt. Source: facebook.com

Laura Wolvaardt Leads Manchester Originals to Victory Over Southern Brave

 The Hundred Women's Competition, Utilita Bowl, Southampton

Southern Brave 136-5 (100 balls): Wyatt 61 (46); Ecclestone 2-17  

Manchester Originals 140-4 (98 balls): Wolvaardt 78 (52); Adams 2-24  

Originals win by six wickets

Scorecard

Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 78 propelled Manchester Originals to a six-wicket win against Southern Brave, who remain winless in The Hundred women's competition.

Southern Brave set a competitive target of 136-5, thanks to Danni Wyatt's 61 off 46 balls and valuable contributions from Charli Knott (27) and Maia Bouchier (24).

Sophie Ecclestone, the standout bowler for the Originals, took 2-17, while Kim Garth and Fi Morris each claimed one wicket.

Despite losing opener Beth Mooney early for just two runs, the Originals regained momentum with an 80-run partnership between Wolvaardt and Eve Jones (39).

Brave managed to take three wickets for eight runs, with Georgia Adams picking up 2-24, leaving the Originals at 100-4 off 77 balls.

However, Wolvaardt remained composed and, needing 10 runs off the final set, hit Lauren Cheatle for three consecutive fours to clinch victory with two balls to spare.

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