Jos Buttler in action against Northern Superchargers (Twitter)
Manchester Originals will host Southern Brave in match number 31 of Men’s The Hundred 2023 season. The contest marks the final league fixture for both sides this competition.
MNR vs SOB: Team Previews
Manchester Originals
With just a win from their first four games, Manchester Originals roared back into form with three successive triumphs in their subsequent outings. They are currently placed at number two on Men’s The Hundred 2023 points table. Already favourites to storm into the playoffs, a win over Southern Brave at home will pretty much confirm the inevitable.
Southern Brave
To sum up Southern Brave’s uneven campaign this season, they have registered three wins and three defeats from their six completed fixtures. One of those losses occurred in their most-recent outing against the Oval Invincibles in Southampton. With seven points to their name, Southern Brave must defeat the Originals in their final league outing to jump into playoffs reckoning.
MNR vs SOB: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | August 23, 11:00 PM IST |
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode |
MNR vs SOB: Old Trafford Pitch Report
The surface at Manchester’s Old Trafford has been highly favourable towards batters this season, with average first innings score being a competitive 154 across three men’s matches. Spinners, however, will get some turn and bounce during the middle overs. Teams batting first have emerged victorious twice at the venue this competition, with the other being a rain-affected no-result. Considering recent record, captains winning the toss might opt to bat first.
MNR vs SOB: Probable Playing 11
Manchester Originals: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Laurie Evans, Max Holden, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Calvin Harrison, Tom Hartley, Josh Tongue and Zaman Khan.
Southern Brave: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Colin Ackermann, Tim David, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton and Tymal Mills.
MNR vs SOB: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers | Philip Salt, Finn Allen, Jos Buttler |
Batters | Laurie Evans, James Vince |
All-Rounders | Chris Jordan, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed |
Bowlers | Tymal Mills, Josh Tongue |
Captain | Philip Salt |
Vice-Captain | Chris Jordan |
MNR vs SOB: Winner Prediction
Recent form coupled with home advantage places Manchester Originals as favourites to upstage Southern Brave in their final league fixture of Men’s The Hundred 2023 season.