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The impending clash between the Manchester Originals (MNR) and the Southern Brave (SOB) in the eliminator, set to unfold at London’s Kennington Oval on Saturday (August 26), promises to be a high-stakes showdown. The winner of this contest will have the honor of challenging the table-topping Oval Invincibles (OVI) in the championship game.
The Originals wrapped up the league stage on a commendable note, securing the second position with a total of nine points. Their journey included four- hard-fought victories, three losses, and one game that concluded without a result. Nevertheless, as they enter this pivotal encounter, they carry the memory of a recent defeat to the Brave in their previous showdown at Old Trafford, Manchester.
On the flip side, the Brave secured their place in the eliminator with a resounding six-wicket victory over the Originals at Old Trafford, Manchester. This victory not only propelled them into the eliminator but also dashed the hopes of Welsh Fire (WEF) in the men’s competition. Although both the Welsh and the Brave finished with an identical points tally, the Brave clinched the third spot thanks to their superior Net Run Rate (+0.061), whereas the Welsh lagged behind with a Net Run Rate of (-0.055). This distinction earned the Southern Brave the opportunity to compete for a coveted spot in the finals.
The Hundred 2023, Eliminator Match:
- Date and time: August 26, 2023, Saturday; 05:00 pm GMT | 06:00 pm local | 10:30 pm IST
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
Kennington Oval offers favorable conditions for batting, and the batters will undoubtedly aim to amass significant runs in this high-stakes encounter, given that the victor will secure a spot in the finals. The team captain who wins the toss is likely to opt for fielding first, with the intention of pursuing and tailoring their approach to the target set by the opposition.
MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Phil Salt
- Batters: James Vince, Asthon Turner
- All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton, Paul Walter
- Bowlers: Tymal Mills, Craig Overton, Tom Hartley
MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Chris Jordan (vc)
Choice 2: Craig Overton (c), Tymal Mills (vc)
MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen, Tim David
MNR vs SOB Dream11 Team for today’s match (Aug 26, 5:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Manchester Originals
Jos Buttler, Usama Mir, Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Josh Tongue, Josh Little (Zaman Khan between August 16 and knockout rounds), Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby, Mitchell Stanley, Max Holden, Ben Raine
Southern Brave
Jofra Archer, Tim David (Mitchell Santner from August 20), Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Devon Conway, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Finn Allen, George Garton, James Fuller, Alex Davies, Joe Weatherley, Jafer Chohan, Matt Fisher
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