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The much-anticipated clash in The Hundred Men’s 2025 between Manchester Originals and London Spirit is set to take place at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 11. With both teams eager to gain momentum in the competition, this fixture promises high-octane action and plenty of star power across both squads.
Manchester Originals enter this matchup under pressure to rebound from a challenging start to their season. In their recent outing, the Originals struggled against the Oval Invincibles, where their batting faltered early and they could only post a modest total. Key players like Jos Buttler and Phil Salt fell cheaply, and despite Salt anchoring the innings with a gritty 41, the Originals failed to set a competitive score and suffered a heavy defeat as the Invincibles chased down their target with ease. Originals’ bowling attack, though featuring talents like Scott Currie and Lewis Gregory, has so far lacked the edge needed to defend low totals, putting the onus on their experienced top-order to deliver a turnaround performance in front of their home crowd.
London Spirit, on the other hand, bring renewed confidence after a spirited win over Welsh Fire in their previous outing. Anchored by a classy 70 from David Warner, their batting has started to click, showing depth and the ability to post competitive totals under pressure. Spirit’s bowling, led by Daniel Worrall and Richard Gleeson, effectively defended their score in a tense finish, showcasing improvement in the death overs. With the likes of Kane Williamson, Ollie Pope, and Jamie Overton in their ranks, the Spirit possess a blend of international experience and domestic flair, making them a well-rounded threat this season.
MNR vs LNS Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 04 | MNR won: 02 | LNS won: 01 | No results: 01
MNR vs LNS Match Details
- Date and Time: August 11, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Old Trafford Pitch Report
The surface at Old Trafford promises a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. Batters can expect good value for their shots as the ball comes on nicely, making big scores possible for those willing to play their strokes. For pacers, hitting the deck hard and mixing in cutters could prove effective, while spinners are likely to come into play more as the game progresses and the pitch offers grip. Batters who take the time to settle in before accelerating can reap rewards here. With quality performers on both sides, fans can look forward to a thrilling and closely fought encounter.
MNR vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klassen, Jamie Smith
- Batters: David Warner, Kane Williamson, Phil Salt
- All-rounders: Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Ashton Turner
- Bowlers: Daniel Worrall, Noor Ahmad
MNR vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Jamie Smith (vc)
- Choice 2: David Warner (c), Phil Salt (vc)
MNR vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Backups
Olly Stone, James Anderson, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall
MNR vs LNS Dream11 team for today’s match (August 11, 11:00 pm IST):
Squads
Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, George Garton, James Anderson.
London Spirit: Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Kane Williamson, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Overton, David Warner, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen.
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