Manchester Originals to face Northern Supercharges in The Hundred 2024 tournament (X.com)
In game 27 of The Hundred 2024 edition's blockbuster Sunday doubleheader, Manchester Originals will be pitted against Northern Superchargers at the Emirates Old Trafford stadium on August 11 from 10.30 PM IST.
MNR vs NOS: Team Previews
Manchester Originals
Manchester Originals finally tasted victory in this competitive The Hundred 2024 season as they beat London Spirit by 12 runs while defending a low-scoring total.
Phil Salt's half-century, supported by Max Holden's 38 runs off 29 balls finish, steered Originals to 135 runs total.
While the total seemed below par, London Spirit choked in the chase. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled brilliantly to chip three important wickets, including the one of dangerous Andre Russell.
Shimron Hetmyer's late fight wasn't enough as Manchester put an end to its five-game troubling losing streak.
However, the victory arrived too late for Manchester Originals as they have been eliminated from the tournament after slipping to the bottom of the points table with just 2 points in six games.
Northern Superchargers
Northern Superchargers, meanwhile, are placed better in the points table with a realistic chance of qualifying for the playoff stage. The last game against Welsh Fire produced no result due to rain interruption as Superchargers had to settle for a single point.
Still, the Northern Superchargers's squad is well balanced. While Ben Stokes has failed to unleash his potential, Nicholas Pooran and Harry Brook have been a consistent force with the bat.
With the ball, Adil Rashid and Reece Topley hold the key to restrict the opposition to the lowest total possible.
Needless to say, with the playoff spot at stake, the Superchargers will enter the contest under pressure. But it's also true that they are a better unit compared to Manchester. Hence, we can expect an entertaining contest on the eve of Sunday's doubleheader.
MNR vs NOS: Match Details & Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Date & Time | August 11, 10:30 PM IST |
Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV and FanCode |
MNR vs NOS: Old Trafford Pitch Report
The pitch at Old Trafford is known to be a balanced track. Fast bowlers usually find some assistance from the pitch, especially in the early overs. However, once the dew settles in the second innings, stroke play might get better. Hence, chasing seems a no-brainer choice.
MNR vs NOS: Probable Playing XIs
Manchester Originals: Philip Salt (c & wk), Matthew Hurst, Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Thomas Aspinwall, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Northern Superchargers: Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Harry Brook (c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Graham Clark, Mitchell Santner, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
MNR vs NOS: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Roles | Players |
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Wicket-Keepers | Philip Salt, Nicholas Pooran |
Batters | Harry Brook, Matthew Short, Max Holden, |
All-Rounders | Sikandar Raza, Ben Stokes |
Bowlers | Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Scott Currie |
Captain | Philip Salt |
Vice Captain | Harry Brook |
MNR vs NOS: Winner Prediction
This match is poised to be a high-octane affair, with both teams possessing the firepower to dominate. However, given the squad strength, recent form, and condition advantage, Northern Superchargers are likely to beat Manchester Originals.