Match No. 9 of The Hundred 2025 will see Manchester Originals (MNR) versus London Spirit (LNS) at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Monday, 11 August. The Manchester Originals have gotten off to a pretty difficult start to the tournament under Phil Salt’s leadership.
After a heartbreaking loss against Southern Brave, winning by one wicket with one ball to spare, Manchester Originals suffered their second loss at the hands of the Oval Invincibles, receiving a nine-wicket thumping in that last contest. The team would like to regroup and get back on track after these defeats.
London Spirit, on the other hand, is having a much better time of things in starting up. Their opening fixture loss to Oval Invincibles by six wickets would have left them wanting, but they promptly took care of Welsh Fire by eight runs in a nail-biter of a clash. Kane Williamson’s captaincy and batting once again proved decisive in this victory.
The team-versus-team clash between Manchester Originals and London Spirit looks set to be an exciting contest. Both sides will be desperate to come out on top in this tournament.
Manchester Originals vs London Spirit Match Details
Match
Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Match 9, The Hundred Men’s 2025
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Date & Time
Monday, August 11, 11:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
Sony Sports Network, FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website)
Manchester Originals vs London Spirit Head to Head Record
Matches Played
05
Won By MNR
02
Won By LNS
02
No Result
01
Pitch Report
This stadium has witnessed only one T20 match yet in this tournament. The Originals scored 131 for 4, and Southern Brave chased it down with one wicket and one ball to spare. What a place to bowl fast with the new ball! Batters would love to keep some wickets in hand to unleash their power-hitting in the latter half of their innings.
Manchester Originals’ Strengths
Despite consecutive defeats, Manchester Originals possess explosive batting firepower with Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Heinrich Klaasen forming a devastating top-middle order combination. Their experience in high-pressure situations, demonstrated in close encounters, provides valuable tournament knowledge. The home advantage at Old Trafford offers familiar conditions and passionate crowd support. James Anderson’s legendary bowling experience anchors a pace attack capable of troubling any batting lineup.
Manchester Originals’ Weaknesses
Two consecutive losses have damaged confidence and momentum significantly. Over-reliance on star batters Salt, Buttler, and Klaasen leaves middle-order depth questionable when top order fails. Death bowling consistency remains problematic, evident in their one-wicket loss to Southern Brave. Fielding standards need improvement after costly errors in previous matches. Their bowling attack lacks penetration against strong batting lineups, as demonstrated in the nine-wicket defeat to Oval Invincibles.
London Spirit’s Strengths
Kane Williamson’s astute captaincy and consistent batting form provide stability and tactical acumen. David Warner’s explosive opening capabilities complement Williamson’s anchor role perfectly. Their narrow victory over Welsh Fire demonstrated excellent death bowling execution and composure under extreme pressure. The bowling attack appears well-balanced with Jamie Overton’s pace, Liam Dawson’s spin, and Daniel Worrall’s variations. Recent momentum from their thrilling win builds confidence for challenging away fixtures.
London Spirit’s Weaknesses
Playing away from home eliminates familiar conditions and supportive crowd advantages at Old Trafford. Middle-order batting depth beyond Williamson and Warner appears limited against quality bowling attacks. Their opening defeat to Oval Invincibles exposed defensive vulnerabilities when chasing moderate totals. Death bowling consistency needs improvement, particularly when defending totals under extreme pressure. Fielding standards require enhancement to support bowling efforts, especially during crucial boundary-saving moments in tight contests.
Manchester Originals vs London Spirit Predicted Playing 11s
Manchester Originals (MNR):
Phil Salt (C), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (WK), Mark Chapman, Heinrich Klaasen, George Garton, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Sonny Baker, and James Anderson.
London Spirit (LNS):
David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, and Daniel Worrall.
MNR vs LNS: Fantasy Teams Selection
MNR vs LNS Small League: Phil Salt (C), David Warner, Jos Buttler (WK), Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klaasen, Ashton Turner, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Daniel Worrall, Jamie Overton, James Anderson
MNR vs LNS Big League: Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Smith (WK), Mark Chapman, Sean Dickson, George Garton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Noor Ahmad, Sonny Baker
