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That's it for match one of this double header.

You can read Mike Peter's report on a comfortable win for South Brave over Manchester Originals here.

We'll be back at 18:15 BST ahead of the men's game, where the fans at Old Trafford will be hoping the Originals can get off to a winning start.

See you shortly!

Southern Brave captain Georgia Adams speaking on Sky Sports: "What start. So pleased. The girls prepped and planned hard. The bowlers set the tone and we played a a great fielding unit, the girls had loads of energy. I couldn't have asked for a better start."

On the team strengths: "We have experience in our side this year. Sophie Devine coming in has been brilliant and she has brought nuggets of knowledge about Beth Mooney. Our risks played off today which is pleasing."

On winning the toss: "We are never sure what you get here at Manchester. Getting out there settles the nerves. We thought it would be faster than usual and then we knew what to expect with the bat."

On Lauren Bell's performance: "She hits tough lengths and gets a lift with her height."

On Maddy Villiers: "Maddy was outstanding too. She was unbelievable in the field as well. Being skipper to this team is a wonderful thing."

On Luke Wood's coaching: "Luke is not too different to Lottie [Charlotte Edwards]. They have similar values. He is cool, calm and laid-back. He is also thorough with his planning."

On Laura Wolvaardt: "She is an amazing person. She is very quiet and just focuses on her game. She brings class and doesn't focus on power. She has the technique to play amazing cricket shots."

On the importance of the first win: "Momentum is massive. We learnt that last year. Getting that early is great."

Player of the match, Southern Brave bowler Lauren Bell speaking on Sky Sports: "It's great to get a first win on the board. Great to get a good start in tournament cricket."

On the wicket: "The girls got stuck in. It was a tricky pitch, but we have a great batting line-up who did the job."

On talks before the match: "We talked about being confident and having fun and backing our strengths. We want to go out and have fun every game."

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After two years at Manchester Originals, Laura Wolvaardt made the switch to Southern Brave ahead of the 2025 season and she played a key role in her former side's downfall this afternoon.

The South Africa batter finished unbeaten on 42 from 37 balls with six boundaries, including a couple of her trademark elegant cover drives.

Shachi Pai
Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Manchester Originals' fielding was exceptional and that's what they can take away from this.

There was a cluster of wickets in the powerplay and a slight miscommunication in the middle. They will expect better from themselves but they won't dwell much.

Southern Brave, so impressive in the first three years on The Hundred, had a real off year in 2024 but that's a fantastic start for them.

They look a very strong side on paper and that's how it looked out in the middle today as well.

Shachi Pai
Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Southern Brave have been brilliant. They started with the ball really well and took quick-fire wickets.

They never looked under pressure with the bat as well. Their key batters made the most of this pitch.

Laura Wolvaardt finishes the job for Southern Brave.

A comfortable win for the visitors with Wolvaardt finishing 42 not out off 37 balls.

Plenty to ponder for Manchester Originals, especially on the batting front.

Scores are level!

Laura Wolvaardt nails Deandra Dottin over mid-off for four. Brave on the brink...

Shachi Pai
Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ecclestone did create pressure but was slightly too short at times and Laura Wolvaardt is not going to miss out on those opportunities.

This still looks very comfortable. You have to give credit to Originals' fielding, they have thrown themselves about.

The field is brought up to try and squeeze but it's a drag-down from Sophie Ecclestone to finish.

A gimme for Laura Wolvaardt, who swivels to pull it away for four.

Five needed for Brave and 15 balls to get them.

Doesn't look like it.

A pair of singles and a wide take it down to single figures for Brave.

Here is Sophie Ecclestone. Can she spark a dramatic late collapse?

Chloe Tryon is the new batter for Brave and is off the mark with a boundary.

A half-volley from Melie Kerr and Tryon gratefully drives through the covers for four.

Play and a miss to end the set but Brave are nearly there now.

Alison Mitchell
Test Match Special commentator

That was invitingly tossed up by Melie Kerr. She does that so often.

Has she got anything else up her sleeve?

Shachi Pai
Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Kemp couldn't get that elevation she was looking for. She went flat and straight to Ecclestone.

Is there a twist in the tale? Can Originals conserve Brave of runs rather than worrying about wickets?

Jake Lintott
Ex-Southern Brave bowler on BBC Two

When you get a win, it's about how you can elongate that. These are short tournaments and you have to be on the money otherwise you end up chasing your own tail.

Every game is a cup final from four games out.

Brave continue to work in singles, three of them from Danielle Gregory's five and they're just 16 from victory.

Surely, Originals need to go back to Sophie Ecclestone? No point holding her back for end of the innings when the game will be done long before then at this rate.

Jake Lintott
Ex-Southern Brave bowler on BBC Two

Originals could be a bit braver with their field. Can they get an extra fielder in the ring? Or can they create a rash shot?

Brave are hitting this around fairly easily at the moment.