Old Trafford Manchester Pitch Report For MNR vs WEF The Hundred 2024 Match

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On Thursday, Manchester Originals will cross swords against Welsh Fire in the third group-stage match of The Hundred 2024. 

This will be the first game for both sides in the competition, which recently got underway with a high-voltage face-off between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix. 

Manchester Originals had a heartbreak last season, as Oval Invincibles defeated them in the final to clinch The Hundred 2023 title. 

On the other hand, Welsh Fire missed out on a knockout qualification by whisker, finishing at fourth on the eight-team points table. 

So, as both teams gear up to get a winning start to the new season, let's see how the surface at Old Trafford in Manchester will behave throughout the contest. 


Old Trafford Manchester Pitch Report

The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester generally offer favourable batting conditions. The pitch is expected to be flat with an even pace and bounce. 

So, after playing out the first couple of sets carefully, the batters can go berserk to score at a rapid pace. 

On the other hand, the pacers will rely on their accuracy and variations to succeed. If it's a dry wicket, the spinners might get a hint of turn, especially in the latter half. 

Considering it's the first game at this venue, the toss-winner might opt to field first.