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Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: Manchester Originals vs Southern BraveTime: 06 Aug, 11:00 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 🏆
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- The second clash of The Hundred 2025 promises a riveting contest as Manchester Originals host Southern Brave at Old Trafford. Manchester Originals are eager to turn the page after a dismal 2024 campaign, where they managed just one win in eight matches. With a revamped squad and renewed intent, they’ll look to start strong in front of their home crowd. Key players like Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, and Heinrich Klaasen will be crucial in setting the tone with the bat.
- Southern Brave, on the other hand, enter the tournament with momentum, having finished as runners-up last season. Their top order, featuring Jason Roy, Finn Allen, and James Vince, is packed with firepower, while their bowling unit offers depth and variety. Historically, Brave have had the upper hand against the Originals, winning two of their last three encounters.
- With both teams boasting explosive batting lineups and match-winners across departments, fans can expect a high-octane battle. The pitch at Old Trafford tends to favor batters early on, but spinners could come into play as the game progresses. A thrilling contest awaits under the Manchester lights.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- The weather is expected to remain cloudy throughout the scheduled match time in Manchester. The temperature will start out in the range of 19° and will gradually decrease as the evening progresses. With little-to-no chances of rainfall, fans can expect an entertaining evening of cricket.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- The Old Trafford in Manchester has turned out to be a high-scoring venue in The Hundred. The average first innings total here turned out to be 137 last year during the men’s season, even though only 86 runs were scored upfront in its first match. Spinners will be expected to play a major role here, especially during the middle overs, as evidenced by the four matches hosted by the stadium in 2024.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 Manchester Originals (MNR):
- Jos Buttler takes charge as captain of the 16-member Manchester Originals squad.
- The opening duties are likely to fall to Phil Salt and Rachin Ravindra, with Buttler expected to anchor the innings at number three.
- The middle and lower order features a mix of experience and youth, including Lewis Gregory, Matthew Hurst, George Garton, and Tom Hartley.
- Spin responsibilities will revolve around Noor Ahmed, who’s set to be the key figure in that department throughout the tournament.
- For pace options, Manchester Originals boast a strong trio in George Garton, Josh Tongue, and the legendary James Anderson.
🔴 Southern Brave (SOB):
- James Vince will captain the 16-man squad of Southern Brave.
- At the top of the order, expect fireworks from Finn Allen and Jason Roy, a duo capable of setting the tone early at a brisk pace.
- The middle order brings depth and versatility, featuring Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, Michael Bracewell, and Hilton Cartwright.
- Southern Brave’s pace attack looks formidable, with Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, and Danny Briggs expected to lead the bowling charge.
🏅 Winning Chances:
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Southern Brave are tipped as the favorites to win this match and start their season on a winning note.
🌟 Key Players:
🔵 Manchester Originals (MNR)
⚡ Phil Salt
Phil Salt has minted 245 runs in his last seven T20 games, all for Lancashire in the 2025 Vitality T20 Blast. The cricketer maintained a staggering strike rate of 146.70 in the process. Salt also aggregated over 400 runs for the RCB franchise in IPL 2025.
🔥 Jos Buttler
Manchester Originals wicketkeeper-batter and senior man Jos Buttler clattered 239 runs in just seven innings of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 season at an average of nearly 35. The former England captain struck three half-centuries in the process, and batted with a strike rate of 143.97..
⚡ Scott Currie
Manchester Originals fast bowler Scott Currie has collected a prolific haul of 22 wickets in just his last 14 T20 games. Playing for Hampshire in the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 season, the speedster maintained a bowling average of just 17.68.
🔵 Southern Brave (SOB)
⚡ James Vince
Southern Brave batter James Vince mounted 436 runs at an average of nearly 40 in 13 innings of the 2025 Vitality T20 Blast season. Playing for Hampshire, the 34-year-old maintained a staggering strike rate of 155.71 in the tournament and plundered four half-centuries in the process.
🔥 Tymal Mills
Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills picked up 18 wickets in just 14 innings of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 season. One of the highest wicket-takers for his team, the speedster maintained an average of 25.44.
⚡ Chris Jordan
Senior English fast bowler Chris Jordan picked up 17 wickets in the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 season from just 12 innings for Surrey. He conceded runs at just 7.28 an over to maintain an impressive economy rate in the tournament. Jordan is also capable of launching big hits in the slog overs, and already boasts of a batting strike rate of 131.88 in the format.
⚡ Team Recent Form:
🔴 Manchester Originals (MNR):
Manchester Originals (Men) lost their recent match against Birmingham Phoenix (Men) by 9 wickets. In that match, Max Holden delivered a solid performance, scoring 15 runs in 10 balls, while Phil Salt added 12 runs off 8 balls. On the bowling side, Scott Currie picked up 1 wicket.
Currently, Manchester Originals (Men) are ranked 3rd in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is Jos Buttler, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
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🟢 Southern Brave (SOB):
Southern Brave (Men) lost their recent match against Oval Invincibles (Men) by 17 runs. In that match, Alex Davies played a brilliant knock, scoring 35 runs in 23 balls, while James Vince added 24 runs off 22 balls. On the bowling side, and picked up and wicket respectively.
Currently, Southern Brave (Men) are ranked 6th in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is James Vince, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
- Jos Buttler
- Phil Salt
- James Vince
- Chris Jordan
- Scott Currie
🤼 Squads:
✨ Manchester Originals (MNR) Squad:
Jos Buttler(w), Philip Salt(c), Matthew Hurst, Mark Chapman, Heinrich Klaasen, Ben McKinney, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, George Garton, Noor Ahmad, James Anderson, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Thomas Aspinwall, Sonny Baker, Farhan Ahmed✨ Southern Brave (SOB) Squad:
James Vince(c), Finn Allen(w), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Michael Bracewell, Craig Overton, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, James Coles, Toby Albert, Danny Briggs⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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