Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview — The Hundred Women 2026 Match 21
Manchester Super Giants Women take on Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred Women 2026 at Old Trafford on August 5, 2026, with play starting at 4:00 PM IST. MSGW arrive with 3 wins from their last 4, WFW with 2 from 5. Innings at this ground have averaged 149 across 3 completed matches. Heather Graham is the form pick of the two squads with 38 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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WFW posted 88/7 (18.1/20 ov, target 86) and then bowled out MSGW to win. WFW won by 3 wickets. Ryana MacDonald-Gay was the standout batter, scoring 18 off 14 balls. Orla Prendergast led the bowling attack with 4/18. Orla Prendergast was named Player of the Match.
Old Trafford has averaged 149 runs an innings this season, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 100 to 187, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. MSGW have played 1 match here in The Hundred Women 2026, averaging 122.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Manchester Super Giants Women are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 4) — confidence will be high.
Welsh Fire Women have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
Ryana MacDonald-Gay brings 7 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for MSGW, averaging 78.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Smriti Mandhana has 143 runs in 4 matches for MSGW in The Hundred Women 2026, averaging 64.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 162.
123 runs in 4 matches in The Hundred Women 2026 makes Meg Lanning one of MSGW's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 62.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 101.
Sophie Ecclestone brings 6 runs and 5 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for MSGW, averaging 62.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 114.
Heather Graham has 38 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026, averaging 75.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 177.
201 runs and 1 wicket in 5 matches in The Hundred Women 2026 makes Georgia Voll one of WFW's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 74.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 153.
Sophie Devine brings 130 runs and 3 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for WFW, averaging 82 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
Georgia Wareham has 93 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026, averaging 65 fantasy points a game and with a best of 145.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
38 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 75.8 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
7 wickets in 4 matches for MSGW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 78.5 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
7 wickets in 4 matches for MSGW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 78.5 points a game — a high-floor pick.
143 runs in 4 matches for MSGW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 64.8 points a game — a high-floor pick.
38 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 75.8 points a game — a high-floor pick.
201 runs and 1 wicket in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 74.6 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred Women 2026, Sophie Ecclestone has already posted a single-match best of 114 fantasy points against a 62.3-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred Women 2026, Sophie Devine has already posted a single-match best of 158 fantasy points against a 82-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
With no prior meetings to lean on, Manchester Super Giants Women carry the better recent form into this one — but it should be closely contested.
With 3 all-rounders in this XI you are covered whichever discipline decides the match, and Heather Graham takes the armband. That balance is worth protecting — resist swapping an all-rounder out for a specialist batter just because the pitch looks flat at the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred Women 2026 is Sophia Dunkley's 57 off 33 balls.
The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred Women 2026 are Ashleigh Gardner's 4/16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
With no prior meetings to lean on, Manchester Super Giants Women carry the better recent form into this one — but it should be closely contested.
Who should be captain for Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women in fantasy cricket?
Heather Graham is the top captain pick, with Ryana MacDonald-Gay as vice-captain. 38 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for WFW in The Hundred Women 2026 at 75.8 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has averaged 149 runs an innings this season, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 100 to 187, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. MSGW have played 1 match here in The Hundred Women 2026, averaging 122.
When is Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST, Old Trafford.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester Super Giants Women and Welsh Fire Women?
No completed head-to-head meetings between MSGW and WFW are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Manchester Super Giants Women and Welsh Fire Women been performing recently?
Manchester Super Giants Women are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 4) — confidence will be high. Welsh Fire Women have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
Sophie Ecclestone (MSGW) — In The Hundred Women 2026, Sophie Ecclestone has already posted a single-match best of 114 fantasy points against a 62.3-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred Women 2026 is Sophia Dunkley's 57 off 33 balls. The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred Women 2026 are Ashleigh Gardner's 4/16.
What's a good fantasy XI for Manchester Super Giants Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Richa Ghosh, Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine, Smriti Mandhana, Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Grace Potts, Sophie Ecclestone, Maitlan Brown, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Meg Lanning. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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