The Hundred 2024 Match 18, MNR vs OVI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming

Manchester Originals have lost 4 consecutive games [X]

On Tuesday, Manchester Originals will lock horns with Oval Invincibles in the eighteenth group-stage match of The Hundred 2024. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled at the iconic Old Trafford in Manchester and will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network and FanCode. 

MNR vs OVI: Team previews

Manchester Originals

Led by Phil Salt, Manchester Originals have had a disastrous run in the tournament, reeling at the bottom of the points table with four consecutive defeats. 

After being defeated comprehensively by Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets, the Originals lost crucial games against Southern Brave and Northern Superchargers. 

In Jos Buttler's absence, the Originals have been sub-par across departments. Despite having several impactful players in the squad, their prolonged lean patch has prevented them from opening their account on the points table. 

So, they should treat this as a must-win game and expect better returns from their marquee players. 

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Oval Invincibles

Sam Curran smashed a fifty in the last game [X]

Meanwhile, last year's champions, Oval Invincibles, have been exceptional in The Hundred 2024, securing three clinical victories in four outings. 

In their last game, the Invincibles swatted aside a depleted London Spirit outfit, riding on Sam Curran's all-round masterclass. 

Besides slamming a belligerent fifty, Curran scalped five wickets, including a memorable hattrick. Apart from the southpaw, the onus lies on Adam Zampa, who has been sensational with the ball. 

Dawid Malan looked sublime in the last game; however, the eyes will be on Will Jacks, who has failed miserably with the bat this season. 

Skipper Sam Billings is also expected to play a key role alongside Donovan Ferreira, Spencer Johnson and Jordan Cox. 

MNR vs OVI: Match details and live streaming

MNR vs OVI: Old Trafford Pitch Report

The pace and bounce at Old Trafford will aid in stroke play, while the seamers will get marginal assistance with the new ball. 

However, expect the spinners to be in the game, as the track generally offers genuine turn throughout the day. In fact, in the last game, the spinners wreaked havoc, scalping nine out of 15 wickets. 

Unless it's a dry surface, expect the toss-winner to bowl first. 

MNR vs OVI: Probable playing XIs

Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (C/WK), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Hurst, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (C/WK), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa

MNR vs OVI: Fantoss fantasy tips

P.S - You can also swap Tom Hartley with Sikandar Raza if Oval Invincibles bat first. 

MNR vs OVI: Winner Prediction

Considering the strength and recent form of both teams, we reckon Oval Invincibles are the clear favourites to win this match. 

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