Manchester Originals will begin their 2025 season of The Hundred men’s tournament with an encounter against the Southern Brave at Old Trafford. Despite a disastrous 2024 season in which they won only one game and ended up in seventh place, the Originals are aiming to have a change of fortunes. They will be hoping to get off to a strong note and impress in the tournament.
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Southern Brave, however, are very good title contenders. They ended up runners-up in the 2024 final to Oval Invincibles; they will be keen to win it this year. They will seek to improve on their past performance, and having a top-quality team, they stand a chance to go a long way in the tournament.
It is going to be an exciting fight between two different sets of motivation: following the Manchester Originals will field to rebuild your team, and the Southern Brave will aim to take over.
Match Details
| Match | Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave, Match 2, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, August 06, 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network, FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website) |
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Won By MNR | 02 |
| Won By SOB | 02 |
| No Result | 01 |
Pitch Report
Old Trafford has to be seen as a place where there can be plenty of runs in a T20 contest, but it is certainly not a paradise for batting. The wicket is generally good and is just bouncy enough that the batsmen get to play aggressive strokes.
Nevertheless, it is also bowler-friendly, especially the one who can adjust his or her rate. Spinners can also be introduced when a ball becomes older, as the grip they get can be off the surface.
MNR vs SOB Predicted Playing 11
Manchester Originals (MNR):
Phil Salt (Capt), Jos Buttler (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Thomas Aspinwall, Ben McKinney, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Noor Ahmad, James Anderson, George Garton
Southern Brave (SOB):
James Vince (Capt), Jason Roy, Finn Allen (WK), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Hilton Cartwright, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Reece Topley, Danny Briggs
Manchester Originals vs Southern: Fantasy Teams Selection
MNR vs SOB Small League:
1. Phil Salt
2. Jason Roy
3. Heinrich Klaasen
4. James Vince
5. Hilton Cartwright
6. Lewis Gregory
7. Chris Jordan
8. Scott Currie
9. Reece Topley
10. Noor Ahmad
11. James Anderson
MNR vs SOB Big League:
1. Finn Allen
2. Jos Buttler
3. Leus du Plooy
4. Ben McKinney
5. James Coles
6. Thomas Aspinwall
7. Craig Overton
8. Tymal Mills
9. George Garton
10. Tom Hartley
11. Danny Briggs
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