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Key players to watch out:
Manchester Originals Women

Laura Wolvaardt
Deandra Dottin
Sophie Ecclestone

Both the Welsh Fire Women and the Manchester Originals Women failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the last year’s competition. They will be looking to put in a better performance in this year’s Women’s Hundred. Let’s see how they go about their business today. Don’t go anywhere as the toss and team updates will pop up shortly.

UPDATE (15:32 IST, 11:02 Local Time): Not so great news everyone, it's raining here in Cardiff. The covers are on, and the toss has been delayed. Hopefully it clears soon, stay tuned.

Akshay: As we wait for the rain to stop, let's welcome Navjeevan and know his thoughts about this fixture. Good afternoon mate. Rain continues to play spoilsport in the UK. We saw it in the Ashes and now today. What do you make of today's fixture and who are the players you are looking forward to watching?

Navjeevan: Hello Akshay, and hello, everyone. UK and the rains have an eternal bond to play spoilsport over Cricket, don't they? Well, it's just the first game of the day from Cardiff. We could be in for a treat throughout the day but with rain forecasted for all around the UK, it doesn't seem too bright now. If we do get underway, it would be great to see the likes of Laura Wolvaardt and Tammy Beaumont fire away here. How about you? Who would you be backing in this contest if it gets underway?

Akshay: I'm backing the Manchester Originals. Led by experienced Sophie Ecclestone, they have enough firepower in their batting lineup, with Deandra Dottin, Laura Wolvardt, and Emma Lamb on their side. Also, I'm eager to watch Mahika Gaur in action for the Originals today. The tall left-arm pacer from UAE has the ability to swing the new ball and can extract some extra bounce due to her height. She is certainly a player to look forward to in the competition.

Navjeevan: That's nice, Sophie Ecclestone does seem to be doing well with the ball and taking apart the opposition batters. Hopefully, Mahika Gaur does get to play as the overcast conditions in the UK in particular would certainly assist her a lot. Let's hope the weather clears soon.

UPDATE (16:00 IST, 11:30 Local Time): We were scheduled to get underway now. However, rain is showing no respite. We are in for a longer delay here. There will be a pitch inspection at 12:00 Local Time if the rain stops by then.

UPDATE (16:30 IST, 12:00 Local Time): The umpires were supposed to carry out an inspection right now. However, the rain is still around, and the covers are pretty much firmly in place. There is absolutely no movement on the ground as we continue to wait.

UPDATE (16:43 IST, 12:13 Local Time): Well, with the rain showing no signs of slowing down here in Cardiff. The umpires have decided to call off this game. Welsh Fire Women and Manchester Originals Women both will share a point each from this contest. The men's game between the same two sides is to be played later in the day. Hopefully, by then the conditions will improve. For now, on behalf of Akshay Bhide, and scorer/analyst Zeeshan Naiyer, this is Navjeevan Rajput signing off.