Southern Brave were pretty on and off last season but did well in the right moments making the Finals. They have a challenge now with teams boosting their strength but will need to be careful with how they go about. 

MO vs SB Match Details

Date: August 6th 2025

Time:  11:00 AM IST

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

MO vs SB Weather Report

Manchester is clear for the evening

MO vs SB Pitch Report

The Manchester track looks to be a belter with some runs likely to come at ease.

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MO vs SB Predicted Playing XI

Southern Brave Playing XI 

Jason Roy, Finn Allen, James Vince, Toby Albert, Leus De Ploy, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer, Craig Overton, Reece Topley

Manchester Originals Playing XI

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Rachin Ravindra/ Ben Mckinney, Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Curie, Noor Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Josh Tongue

MO vs SB Players to Watch

James Anderson

James Anderson is an interesting name on the list as he prepares for his first game in the 100 at 42. His numbers in the County and Blast were impressive as he proves to be learning consistently like an AI Model

Reece Topley

Reece Topley's fitness will be on the watch. He is a bowler with a lot of promise but his fitness keeps giving him setbacks and that will be something he will be looking at as he navigates himself through the whole tournament.

MO vs SB Match Tips

Manchester look good and at home could start favorites.

Match Prediction: Manchester Originals Will Win the Match