Spotlight: Philip Salt, Preview, Key Players, Fantasy Tips and Dream11

Both teams are yet to win a game in this season 

The 16th match of the Hundred 2022 will see Manchester Originals taking on Welsh Fire at Old Trafford tomorrow at 11.00 PM IST. 

Both teams have had disastrous campaigns so far, losing their first three games comprehensively. Despite fighting neck-to-neck, Welsh Fire were handed a narrow four-run defeat by Birmingham Phoenix in the last game. On the other hand, Dawid Malan's masterclass resulted in Manchester's painful loss against Trent Rockets on Saturday. 

So, obviously, both teams will be desperate to open their account in the points table, which is why we expect this game to be a cracking one. 

Spotlight: Philip Salt

After starting his Hundred 2022 campaign on a rather underwhelming note, Salt finally got his mojo back in the last game, smashing a flamboyant 46-ball 70 against Trent Rockets.

Salt played a magnificent knock in the last game

With 107 runs under his belt, Salt is currently the top scorer for Manchester in the tournament. Looking at his scintillating form, we expect the dynamic keeper-batter to put up another match-winning show against Welsh's depleted bowling attack tomorrow. 

Key Players

• Jos Buttler, Manchester's captain, has registered two 40-plus scores in three outings. 
• Tom Banton found his rhythm in the last game, scoring a quick-fire 44 against Birmingham Phoenix. 
• Matt Parkinson has emerged as Manchester's best bet with the ball this season, scalping three wickets at an average of 16.67. 
• George Scrimshaw bowled a fantastic spell in the last game. Overall, the seamer has picked three wickets at a healthy strike rate of 13.33. 

Match Details

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Live Streaming: FanCode App

Pitch Report: The iconic Old Trafford has witnessed an average score of 176.25 in the Hundred this season, suggesting its track's conduciveness for batting. So, a belter of a track, having minimal assistance for the bowlers, is expected. Further, as the deck plays well throughout the day, so, the toss-winner will likely opt to chase in tomorrow's encounter. 

CREX 11 Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Tom Banton
Batters: Ben Duckett, Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounder: Andre Russell
Bowlers: David Payne, Tom Hartley, Matthew Parkinson, George Scrimshaw

Captain: Philip Salt
Vice Captain: Andre Russell

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