Laura Wolvaardt hit an unbeaten 78 as Manchester Originals beat winless Southern Brave by six wickets in The Hundred women’s competition.
Brave posted a competitive 136-5 thanks to Danni Wyatt’s 61 off 46 balls and useful contributions from Charli Knott (27) and Maia Bouchier (24).
England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone finished the pick of the Originals’ attack (2-17), with Kim Garth and Fi Morris claiming one wicket apiece.
Originals lost opener Beth Mooney for just two early on in their run-chase but a stand of 80 from Wolvaardt and Eve Jones (39) for the second wicket got them back on track.
Brave took three wickets for eight runs as Georgia Adams claimed 2-24 to leave the Originals at 100-4 off 77 balls.
However, Wolvaardt kept her cool, and with 10 runs required off the final set she hit Lauren Cheatle for three consecutive fours to secure victory with two balls to spare.
