The Hundred Women has been an exciting tournament since it kicked off last week, with several standout performances capturing the fans' attention. Our Giants, particularly Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner, have been in excellent form, delivering impressive performances. Kathryn Bryce, who is plying her trade for Manchester Originals, has also made notable contributions. Let's take a closer look at their performances over the past week.

Laura Wolvaardt

Laura Wolvaardt, the South African batter, has been a key player for Manchester Originals Women. She began the tournament with a fine knock of 37 runs off just 27 balls, including four fours and one six. Despite her efforts, her team could only muster 113 runs on the board, which wasn't enough for victory. In her next game against Trent Rockets Women, Wolvaardt had a rare off day, scoring only 12 runs from 9 deliveries. However, she bounced back strongly in the Originals’ last game against Southern Brave Women. Chasing a target of 137, Wolvaardt showcased her class and composure, scoring a brilliant 78 runs off 52 deliveries. Her innings was instrumental in helping her side secure a win by 6 wickets.

Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner, the versatile Australian all-rounder, has also proven her credentials in the Hundred Women. In the match against Manchester Originals, Gardner was exceptional with the ball, taking 1 wicket for just 17 runs in her 20 balls. She followed this up with a crucial knock of 36 runs off 23 balls, though her efforts fell just short as Trent Rockets lost by 1 run. Gardner had another impressive game against Northern Superchargers, where she took 1 wicket, conceding only 18 runs in her 15 balls.

Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce, the all-rounder from Scotland, has played a pivotal role for Manchester Originals. In their match against Trent Rockets, Bryce contributed significantly with both bat and ball. She scored an important 32 runs off 27 balls, helping Manchester Originals reach a total of 137 runs. Bryce then played a crucial role with the ball, taking the wicket of the dangerous Ashleigh Gardner, who was poised to take the Rockets to victory. This key dismissal helped Manchester Originals secure a thrilling 1-run win.

These performances have not only impressed fans but have also set a high standard for the tournament. As the Hundred Women progresses, we can expect more thrilling performances from Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, and Kathryn Bryce, and their contributions will undoubtedly be crucial to their teams' success.