MIL vs MSG Match Prediction — Who Will Win The Hundred Men's 2026 Match 18? MI London vs Manchester Super Giants

MI London will host Manchester Super Giants at The Oval in Match 18 of The Hundred 2026, with Jos Buttler's incredible form the standout storyline heading into the game. Buttler has been imperious with the bat this season, but the Manchester Super Giants are coming off consecutive defeats and will be desperately trying to turn things around. MI London, meanwhile, have had a mixed campaign and will be boosted by the arrival of captain Sam Curran, who missed their last match due to a fitness scare.

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MIL vs MSG Match Details – The Hundred Men's 2026, Match 18

• Match: MI London vs Manchester Super Giants (Match 18)

MIL vs MSG Pitch Report – The Oval, London

Once the new-ball movement has been negotiated, the Oval usually provides a good, even batting surface with true bounce that favors strokeplay through the middle overs. Spinners may come into play as the pitch wears out later in the innings, but this ground has traditionally favored batters throughout the tournament, making a big score from either side a real possibility.

• Win Batting First: 55%

• Win Bowling First: 45%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 153

• Average 2nd Innings: 159

MIL vs MSG Weather Report – London Conditions 

MIL vs MSG Recent Form

MIL vs MSG Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 matches)

MIL vs MSG Injury News & Team Updates – Match 18

MI London: Captain Sam Curran returns after being rested due to muscle tightness in their previous match 

Manchester Super Giants: Fully fit squad available for this match 

MIL vs MSG Win Probability – The Hundred Men's 2026 Match 18

MIL vs MSG Key Player Battles to Watch 

MIL vs MSG Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If MIL bats first

• Expect Jason Roy and Will Jacks to look to attack early.

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: MIL to win if Tom Curran and Rashid Khan control the middle overs

Scenario 2: If MSG bats first

• Jos Buttler and Klaasen to set the tone at the top

• Predicted Total: 155–170

• Match Result: MSG to win if Noor Ahmad and Dawson strike in the middle overs

MIL vs MSG Toss Prediction – Match 18 The Hundred Men's 2026

This season, the Oval has been a good surface to bat first on, with totals holding up well under the lights.

Prediction: Manchester Super Giants to win the toss and opt to bat first.

MIL vs MSG Probable Playing 11

MI London (MIL)

Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran (c), James Vince, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Callum Parkinson

Manchester Super Giants (MSG)

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Matthew Hurst, Laurie Evans, Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

MIL vs MSG Match 18 Player of the Match Prediction

• Jos Buttler 

• Will Jacks 

• Sam Curran  

Who Will Win MIL vs MSG Today? — Expert Prediction Match 18

To end a two-match losing streak, the Manchester Super Giants will rely heavily on Jos Buttler, whose performance this season has been the tournament's standout individual story. MI London has their own match-winners in Will Jacks and a resurrected Sam Curran, who are aided by Rashid Khan's control in the middle overs. Expect a closely contested, high-scoring match at The Oval, with Buttler's form giving the Manchester Super Giants the slight advantage.

Match Prediction: Manchester Super Giants (MSG) to win

MIL vs MSG Match Result – The Hundred Men's 2026 Match 18 Result

(To be updated after the match - August 2, 2026)