MSG-W vs WF-W Fantasy Prediction, 21st Match: Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, The Hundred 2026

Manchester Super Giants Women sit top of the table and go in as strong favourites here, making MSG-W vs WF-W Fantasy Team selection easier for fantasy cricket players. Welsh Fire Women have won just one of their last five and need a big turnaround. Meg Lanning captains a Manchester side full of world class batting, and Sophie Devine leads Welsh Fire, who showed what they can do with a big win over MI London earlier this season.

MSG-W vs WF-W Match Details

Match: Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women (MSG-W vs WF-W), 21st Match, The Hundred Women 2026,
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Time: 11:30 AM Local Time (4:00 PM IST)
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network

Recent Form

Manchester Super Giants Women have won three of their last four, including a win over MI London last time out. Their only recent loss came against Trent Rockets, where they were bowled out for 122. Welsh Fire Women have struggled, losing four of their last five. Their one bright result was thrashing MI London, posting 177 behind a big innings from captain Sophie Devine, but they’ve lost to Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave since.

Points Table

Manchester Super Giants Women sit top of the table with three wins from five games and 12 points, and the best net run rate in the competition. Welsh Fire Women are down near the bottom with one win from four and just four points. This is close to a must win for Welsh Fire to keep any real hope of the playoffs alive.

MSG-W vs WF-W Head to Head Record

This one is dead even, split 2-2 across the last four meetings, going back to when Manchester were known as the Originals. Welsh Fire won the most recent clash last season. Both sides have had their moments in this fixture, so recent form is probably the better guide here.

MSG-W vs WF-W Squads

Manchester Super Giants Women: Meg Lanning captains the side, the former Australia captain and one of the best batters to ever play the game. India’s Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh add serious class to the top order, and Sophie Ecclestone leads a strong bowling attack. Full squad: Meg Lanning (c), Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Paige Scholfield, Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Grace Ballinger, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Mady Villiers, Grace Scrivens, Joanne Gardner, Natasha Wraith, Rebecca Tyson, Beth Langston, Mia Rogers.

Welsh Fire Women: Sophie Devine captains the side, one of the most expensive signings in the women’s auction this year. Georgia Wareham gives the side serious all round value, and Freya Kemp and Em Arlott add real pace. Full squad: Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Rhianna Southby (wk), Abi Norgrove, Sarah Bryce, Freya Kemp, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Sophia Smale, Georgia Wareham, Fritha Morris, Georgia Davis, Grace Thompson, Emily Arlott, Grace Potts.

Pitch Report

Emirates Old Trafford has been fairly even in the women’s game, with the team bowling first winning 54 percent of matches here. Scores tend to sit on the lower side, with an average first innings score of 121 and second innings of 116. Pace bowlers have had the better of it recently, taking around 57 percent of the wickets over the last 10 games.

Weather Report

Wednesday in Manchester should stay mild and mostly dry, with a high near 66°F (19°C) and a low around 56°F (13°C). Rain chances vary by source, from around 15 percent up to 61 percent, so it’s worth a check before the match, though conditions look manageable.

MSG-W vs WF-W Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Manchester Super Giants Women (MSG-W)

Smriti Mandhana: 34 Runs, 4 Runs, 88 Runs
Meg Lanning: 43 Runs, 35 Runs, 24 Runs
Richa Ghosh: 4 Runs, 13 Runs, 4 Runs
Sophie Ecclestone: 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, 0 Wickets

Welsh Fire Women (WF-W)

Heather Graham: 35 Runs & 2 Wickets
Georgia Wareham: 16 Runs, 6 Runs & 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket
Georgia Voll: 11 Runs, 78 Runs, 18 Runs, 19 Runs
Sophie Devine: 35 Runs, 38 Runs

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the MSG-W vs WF-W match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Super Giants Women (Probable): Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Paige Scholfield, Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Mady Villiers, Grace Ballinger, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Grace Scrivens.

Welsh Fire Women (Probable): Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Smriti Mandhana vs Georgia Wareham: Mandhana is one of the most destructive batters in the world, and Wareham’s leg spin and clever changes of pace give Welsh Fire a real chance of testing her early.

Meg Lanning vs Sophie Devine: Two of the finest captains and batters the women’s game has seen, going head to head. Whoever scores the bigger runs gives their side a big lift.

Sophie Ecclestone vs Freya Kemp: Ecclestone is the best spinner in the format, and Kemp’s left arm pace at the top of the innings is Welsh Fire’s best answer with the ball.

Mandhana gets the captaincy as one of the most explosive batters on show and the player most likely to win the game on her own. Devine takes the vice captaincy as Welsh Fire’s captain and biggest threat with the bat. The rest of the team leans on both top orders plus the bowlers who should stay busy on a pitch that has favoured pace.

Georgia Wareham (C), Richa Ghosh (VC), Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Paige Scholfield, Kathryn Bryce, Freya Kemp, Grace Scrivens, Ella McCaughan.

For grand leagues, try Wareham as captain. She bats and bowls, and won’t be picked as much as Mandhana or Lanning. Ghosh as vice captain gives you a keeper batter who can score fast lower down the order. Grace Scrivens and Ella McCaughan are cheap picks who could still chip in with the bat.

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Match Prediction

Manchester Super Giants Women look the stronger side by a distance right now, top of the table with the best net run rate and a top order that can bury any attack. Welsh Fire Women have shown they can win big when Devine and Wareham click together, but their inconsistency has been the story of their season. Manchester Super Giants get the strong nod, though Welsh Fire have enough quality to make it competitive if they get a good start.

MSG-W vs WF-W Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the MSG-W vs WF-W 21st match today?
A. Manchester Super Giants Women are strong favourites, sitting top of the table with the best net run rate in the competition, though Welsh Fire Women have shown they can win big on their day.

Q. What is the MSG-W vs WF-W Fantasy prediction for the 21st match?
A. Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine are the top captaincy picks. Georgia Wareham and Richa Ghosh are good differential options for grand leagues.

Q. What is the pitch report for Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester?
A. It’s been a fairly even ground in the women’s game, with the team bowling first winning 54 percent of matches. Scores stay on the lower side, and pace bowlers have taken most of the wickets recently.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for MSG-W vs WF-W?
A. Manchester Super Giants Women should be led by Meg Lanning with Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh in the batting. Welsh Fire Women will build around captain Sophie Devine and Georgia Wareham. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the MSG-W vs WF-W match?
A. It’s mixed depending on the source, ranging from around 15 to 61 percent. Conditions look mostly manageable, but check the toss just in case.

Q. What is the head to head record between Manchester Super Giants Women and Welsh Fire Women?
A. It’s even, split 2-2 across the last four meetings. Welsh Fire won the most recent clash last season.