Top 3 reasons why Manchester Originals Women lost to Birmingham Phoenix Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 28

Manchester Originals Women suffered a 16 runs defeat against Birmingham Phoenix Women in Match 28 of The Hundred Women's 2025 miserably. While chasing a target of 112, the Originals started well, but a few quick wickets led to a collapse, and they got all out for 95. Birmingham’s batting was on point, with Ellyse Perry and Sterre Kalis leading the way brilliantly, while their bowling unit never allowed the opposition to settle. The Originals’ slow start and complete abandonment of the game plan, along with their lack of concentration for errors, led to their defeat. Here are the main reasons for the Manchester Originals Women defeat.

1. Perry & Kalis Controlled the Chase

Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 55 off 48 balls, supported by Sterre Kalis’ 43* off 39, gave Birmingham Phoenix Women a composed batting effort. Their partnership ensured Phoenix reached 111/3 comfortably without panicking under pressure. This line of attack was a stark contrast to the struggling Manchester batsmen.

2. Manchester’s Batting Collapse

The Originals collapsed to 15/4 inside the powerplay, leaving the middle order with too much to repair. Apart from Seren Smale’s 29, no batter stood firm, with Amelia Kerr and Deandra Dottin failing to convert starts. Without partnerships, the chase never gained momentum and ended 16 runs short.

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3. Disciplined Bowling & Crucial Run-Out

Birmingham’s bowlers, led by Megan Schutt’s 3 wickets, applied pressure right from the start. Emily Arlott took a few wickets at the right times, which sealed the demise of the chase further. The event that basically decided the game was the runout of Mahika Gaur in the last over, which ended any hope of a late rescue.