Manchester Super Giants Women host Trent Rockets Women in Match 14 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, with both sides among the form teams in the competition heading into the fixture.
Manchester Super Giants sit second on the table after a superb 4-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds, Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 88 off 50 balls sealing victory with four balls to spare at Headingley. Trent Rockets arrive full of confidence too, having beaten Welsh Fire by 8 wickets in Cardiff on Wednesday, their second win in three games this season.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Old Trafford, and our prediction for Match 14.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women – Details
Both sides arrive in good form, with Manchester Super Giants unbeaten in their last two and Trent Rockets winners of two of their last three.
| Match | 14th Match, Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women |
| Tournament | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Friday, 31 July 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Start Time | 3:00 PM local / BST, 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for MSG W vs TRE W
| Platform | MSG W Win Odds | TRE W Win Odds |
| 1xBet | 1.78 | 2.56 |
| 4rabet | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| BetVibe | 1.81 | 2.62 |
| Stake | 1.75 | 2.51 |
Manchester Super Giants & Trent Rockets Squads for The Hundred 2026
Manchester Super Giants will again lean on Smriti Mandhana after her match-winning 88 not out, with captain Meg Lanning and spin duo Sophie Ecclestone and Grace Ballinger giving the side real balance.
Trent Rockets have been managing without England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who has been carrying a calf injury, but Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney and Kim Garth have all stepped up in her absence.
Manchester Super Giants Women
Meg Lanning (c), Grace Ballinger, Maitlan Brown, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Jo Gardner, Richa Ghosh, Beth Langston, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Smriti Mandhana, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Bex Tyson, Mady Villiers, Nat Wraith, Mia Rogers.
Trent Rockets Women
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Eve Jones, Amu Surenkumar, Bess Heath, Ailsa Lister, Samantha Bates, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Millie Taylor, Sophie Munro.
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women – Pitch & Weather Report
Old Trafford has generally been a fair batting surface for the women’s game in previous seasons, with totals in the 120-140 range typically competitive.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | Old Trafford has traditionally offered good pace for the seamers with the new ball, before slowing for spinners to have a say through the middle overs. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 120-140 range has generally looked competitive at this venue in the women’s game. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball swing can trouble batters early, while Manchester’s spin pairing of Ecclestone and Ballinger offers control through the middle overs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is an afternoon fixture, so dew is not expected to be a factor, and sides have generally looked to field first at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 20°C, dropping to roughly 12°C by the close of play. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions are forecast for Friday afternoon. |
| Precipitation | A 15% chance of rain, so a low but non-zero risk of interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, typical of a Manchester summer afternoon. |
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Manchester Super Giants Women (formerly Manchester Originals Women) hold a slight edge over Trent Rockets Women in The Hundred, winning three of the five previous meetings between the two sides. While Trent Rockets Women won back-to-back contests in 2022 and 2023, Manchester Super Giants Women have responded with victories in the last two encounters.
| Matches | Manchester Super Giants Women Won | Trent Rockets Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture looking to strengthen their positions in the league standings. Manchester Super Giants Women will aim to extend their recent dominance in the rivalry, while Trent Rockets Women will be eager to level the head-to-head record with a victory.
Players to Watch for Manchester Super Giants Women vs Trent Rockets Women
- Smriti Mandhana (MSG) — Her unbeaten 88 off 50 balls was the standout innings of the round and her first fifty of the tournament, and she remains the biggest threat in the Manchester top order.
- Meg Lanning (MSG) — The experienced Australian captain gives Manchester a settled leadership presence and a dependable top-order bat.
- Sophie Ecclestone (MSG) — The world’s leading T20I spinner offers control and wickets through the middle overs on a surface that can assist spin as it wears.
- Ashleigh Gardner (TR) — Trent Rockets’ captain has been among the tournament’s most consistent all-rounders, contributing with both bat and ball in the win over Welsh Fire.
- Beth Mooney (TR) — The record £210,000 signing gives Trent Rockets a genuine match-winner at the top of the order.
- Kim Garth (TR) — The Australian seamer has been among the wickets for Trent Rockets and offers control with the new ball.
Winner Prediction
Manchester Super Giants are unbeaten so far this The Hundred Women’s 2026 season and boast the form player of the round in Smriti Mandhana, giving them a genuine edge at home against a Trent Rockets side that has still shown plenty to like in patches.
Trent Rockets have the batting depth to trouble any attack, but Manchester’s spin pairing and home advantage make them the narrow favourites to make it three wins from three completed games.
