Manchester: Beth Mooney produced a captain’s knock to guide Manchester Originals to their first win of the Women’s Hundred 2025, edging out Oval Invincibles by just two runs in a tense finish.
Mooney’s Classy Half-Century Leads The Way
Opting to bat first, the Originals relied heavily on Mooney’s fluent strokeplay. The left-hander scored a sparkling 70 off 45 balls, striking boundaries with precision and rotating the strike smartly. Despite wickets falling around her, Mooney’s composure ensured the home side reached a competitive 139 for 6 in their 100-ball innings.
Invincibles Fall Short In Nail-Biting Chase
Oval Invincibles began their reply strongly, with Lauren Winfield-Hill and Meg Lanning putting on 42 runs in the powerplay. Lanning, in fine touch, went on to make 56 off 40 balls, keeping her side in the hunt. However, Manchester’s disciplined bowling in the death overs turned the tide.
Needing four runs off the final ball, the Invincibles could only manage a single, finishing on 137 for 6. The Originals’ tight fielding and smart bowling changes sealed the narrow victory.
Score Summary
Manchester Originals: 139/6 (Beth Mooney 70)
Oval Invincibles: 137/6 (Meg Lanning 56)
Result: Manchester Originals won by 2 runs
With this win, the Originals open their account in the competition, while the Invincibles are left ruing a missed opportunity in what was one of the tournament’s most thrilling finishes so far.
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