In The Hundred 2025, Bryce excels in all areas as the Originals brush rockets aside.
Dominant Batting Display
After being asked to bat first, Manchester Originals got off to a confident start. Lizelle Lee and Emma Lamb laid the foundation with aggressive stroke play, capitalizing on the power play to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, it was Bryce who stole the show with the bat. Coming in at a crucial stage, the Scottish all-rounder mixed composure with calculated aggression. She played textbook cricket shots, rotated the strike smartly, and unleashed boundaries whenever the Rockets bowlers erred in length.
Bryce’s half-century was the backbone of the Originals’ innings, ensuring the team reached a challenging total. Harmanpreet Kaur provided late fireworks with a flurry of boundaries, lifting the score past the 150-mark—a daunting target in the Hundred format.
Rockets Falter Under Pressure
Chasing a tricky total, the Rockets never quite found their footing. Originals’ bowlers struck early, with Sophie Ecclestone delivering her trademark accuracy to remove the dangerous Tammy Beaumont. From there, the pressure mounted steadily as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.
Bryce, already the hero with the bat, proved equally impactful with the ball. Her clever variations and immaculate line kept the Rockets in check. She picked up crucial middle-order wickets, breaking the backbone of the Rockets’ chase. Supported brilliantly by Ecclestone and Fi Morris, the Originals ensured there was no way back for the visitors.
Despite a brief counterattack from Nat Sciver-Brunt, the Rockets were bundled out well short of the target, falling over 25 runs behind.
Bryce’s All-Round Brilliance
Batting: Anchored the Originals’ innings with a composed half-century.
Bowling: Claimed multiple wickets with disciplined bowling, including the prized scalp of Sciver-Brunt.
Impact: Set up the game with the bat and sealed it with the ball—a complete all-round performance.
Bryce’s Player of the Match effort showcased her ability to turn games single-handedly. For the Originals, her form is a huge boost as they look to climb the table.
What This Means
The win gives Manchester Originals momentum at a crucial point in the competition. After a slow start, they now have renewed belief in making a playoff push. Captain Sophie Ecclestone lauded her side’s improved execution, particularly praising Bryce’s match-winning contribution.
For the Rockets, the defeat is a setback. Their batting frailties were once again exposed, and the pressure is now mounting to rediscover consistency if they want to stay in contention.
Looking Ahead
Both teams still have games in hand, but the Originals’ resurgence adds spice to the tournament’s mid-stage. With players like Bryce hitting top form, they could well be the dark horses of The Hundred 2025.
For now, the night belonged to Kathryn Bryce—the all-round star who powered Manchester Originals to a much-needed, emphatic victory.