Summary

  • Brave win by eight wickets to top group and qualify directly for final

  • Visitors chase down target of 119 with 28 balls to spare

  • Wyatt, dropped on 33, bowled by Bryce for superb 56

  • Bouchier ends unbeaten on 47 from 25 balls

  • Originals post 118-4 after Morris hits 50 off 39 & Wolvaardt 46 off 39

  • Ecclestone ruled out for Originals after shoulder injury in warm-up

  1. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 23 August 2023

    It's not good news to start.

    There's a worrying sight at Old Trafford as spinner and Originals captain Sophie Ecclestone has had to be helped off the pitch with what looks like a nasty shoulder injury.

    She is crying and covering her face with her cap. We will bring you news when we have it, but she will not feature for the Originals today.

  2. Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 23 August 2023

    Hello! It's time for the penultimate day of the group stages as Manchester Originals host Southern Brave.

    A win for Brave's women sees them go straight into Sunday's final. They could still go through on net run-rate if they lose, but can Originals (who are already eliminated) cause an upset?