In a thrilling match that saw Beth Mooney shine and records being broken, Manchester Originals secured a rare win over Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. Mooney’s unbeaten knock of 99 runs, the second-highest individual score in the women’s Hundred this year, propelled her team to a total of 151 for 3.
The Australian left-hander displayed pure class and dominance on the field, showcasing why she is considered the No.1 batter in Women’s T20I Cricket. Despite narrowly missing out on a century when Sophie Ecclestone was run out on the final delivery of the innings, Mooney’s innings was instrumental in securing the victory for Originals.
Phoebe Litchfield’s valiant effort with the bat for Superchargers, scoring 45 runs from 29 balls, was not enough to lead her team to victory. She was dismissed by Kim Garth’s well-executed slower ball, leaving Superchargers struggling in their chase.
Kathryn Bryce’s exceptional performance with the ball, taking a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 5-13, further solidified Manchester Originals’ victory. Despite the win, Originals’ hopes of advancing in the tournament remain slim.
Mooney, who was named the Meerkat Match Hero, reflected on the match, saying, “It was a lot of fun. I thought Laura Wolvaardt and I set the game up nicely at the top and obviously Kathyrn Bryce finished it beautifully getting five-fer there. A pretty good day out for the Originals.”
She also expressed a hint of regret at falling short of a century, but acknowledged the importance of putting the team in a winning position. The victory over Superchargers prevented them from reaching the top of the table, adding more excitement to the final week of the tournament.
Overall, Mooney’s exceptional innings, coupled with strong performances from her teammates, led Manchester Originals to a memorable victory over their rivals in The Hundred.