MNR vs SOB Match Preview

In the 2nd game of The Hundred Men's Competition 2025, the Manchester Originals will face the Southern Brave. The Manchester Originals failed last season, wrapping up seventh in the points table. They will aim to make a strong start and put the effort on the right track. Southern Brave performed admirably last season, making it to the final but falling short. The team is going to be looking for an outstanding performance in their first game. Southern Brave have thoroughly dominated the Manchester Originals over the last three seasons, losing only once to them. The team has a powerful batting lineup and a deep bowling attack, which contributes to its overall balance.

MNR vs SOB Match Details 

Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave – 02nd Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: 06th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MNR vs SOB Venue Stats

MNR vs SOB Pitch Report

The pitch of Old Trafford Stadium is balanced. Batters have dominated in recent T20 Blast matches at this venue. On this wicket, we expect batters to time their strokes perfectly.

MNR vs SOB Weather Report

The climate at Manchester is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

MNR vs SOB Last Five Matches

MNR vs SOB Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MNR vs SOB Probable Playing XIs:

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave Probable Playing XIs

James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen (wk), Danny Briggs, James Coles, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Hilton Cartwright, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan

Topmost Picks for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Manchester Originals

• Philip Salt –  Philip Salt, while capable of quickfire starts, has struggled to maintain consistency. 
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad may dominate batting lineups during the tournament, but the squad could risk being overly reliant on the young spinner.

Top Picks – Southern Brave

• James Vince – James Vince was the team's top batter last season, and he is expected to deliver a positive start. 
• Chris Jordan –  Chris Jordan finished the previous season with 12 wickets and an economy of 8.80.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler(C), Finn Allen, Heinrich Klaasen, Philip Salt, James Vince(VC), Jason Roy, James Coles, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Noor Ahmad, Chris Jordan

The Hundred Men 2025 MNR vs SOB Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-captain – James Vince, Philip Salt

MNR vs SOB Probable Winners:

Manchester Originals face a difficult task in this game. The team struggled with its bat last year and must carry out its strategies effectively in this game. The bowling attack must also be capable of dealing with the Southern Brave's batting power. The Southern Braves are fortunate to have strength in both departments. This will be a close game, but the Southern Brave holds a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Southern Brave is expected to win this match.

MNR-W vs SOB-W Match Preview

The Hundred Women's Competition returns for another season. Southern Brave, who ended at the bottom of the points table this past season, will face Manchester Originals in their first game. This year, the Southern Brave made a significant change in their batting lineup, swapping Smriti Mandhana with Laura Wolvaardt. They additionally acquired all-rounder Sophie Devine to help strengthen their batting. Manchester Originals, on the other hand, have added two new all-rounders to the squad: Deandra Dottin and Amelia Kerr. While Sophie Ecclestone remains a member of the squad, Beth Mooney will lead the Originals this year.

MNR-W vs SOB-W Match Details 

Manchester Originals Women vs Southern Brave Women – 02nd Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: 06th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MNR-W vs SOB-W Venue Stats

MNR-W vs SOB-W Pitch Report

The pitch of Old Trafford Stadium is balanced. Batters have dominated in recent T20 Blast matches at this venue. On this wicket, we expect batters to time their strokes perfectly.

MNR-W vs SOB-W Weather Report

The climate at Manchester is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

MNR-W vs SOB-W Last Five Matches

MNR-W vs SOB-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MNR-W vs SOB-W Probable Playing XIs:

Manchester Originals Women Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave Women Probable Playing XIs

Danielle Wyatt, Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Sophie Devine, Georgia Adams (c), Chloe Tyron, Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby (wk), Lauren Bell, Josie Groves, Tilly Corteen-Coleman

Topmost Picks for MNR-W vs SOB-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Manchester Originals Women

• Beth Mooney –  Beth Mooney was the leading run-scorer, scoring an unbeaten 78 off 52 balls. 
• Sophie Ecclestone –  Sophie Ecclestone was their leading wicket-taker last season with 16 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59.

Top Picks – Southern Brave Women

• Maia Bouchier – Maia Bouchier, who opened for the squad last season, can also be handy at number three.
• Lauren Bell –  Lauren Bell finished the previous season with 12 wickets and an economy of 7.19.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MNR-W vs SOB-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Danielle Wyatt, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Adams, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr(C), Chloe Tyron(VC), Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone

The Hundred Women 2025 MNR-W vs SOB-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Chloe Tyron, Lauren Bell

MNR-W vs SOB-W Probable Winners:

There have been significant changes to both squads. The Southern Brave Women possess a stronger batting combination on paper, whereas the hosts have a well-balanced squad. Originals' bowling is also superior in comparison, giving them a slight advantage over the visitors. Manchester Originals will begin as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Manchester Originals Women is expected to win this match.

After crawling through last season, Southern Brave have finally come up with something to show as they now take on Manchester, who fought really well, in the eliminator with a spot in the Finals on the line.

MNR vs SOB Match Details

Date: August 26th, 2023

Time:  10:30 PM IST

Venue: The Oval

MNR vs SOB Weather Report

It will be cloudy and humid throughout this fixture.

MNR vs SOB Pitch Report

The nature of the new ground is uncertain but given the nature of the format, a flat pitch offering a lot of runs could be expected making it better for the side batting second.

MNR vs SOB Predicted Playing XII

MNR Playing XI

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Ben Raine, Josh Little, Josh Tongue

SOB Playing XI

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, James Vince, Leus Du Ploy, Joe Weatherley, Colin Ackermann, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Santner, George Garton, Rehan Ahmed, Tymal Mills

MNR vs SOB Key Players

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler returns to action after the T20 Blast, where he seems to have found some form. His numbers in the IPL prior to that though were not the greatest by his standards and he will be hoping to improve on that now in the Hundred as big crowds await him.

Devon Conway

Regardless of the nation or series, Devon Conway continues to succeed with his consistent methods. He has been as good as always, anchoring the innings while also accelerating when the situation demands making him an asset at the top of the order.

MNR vs SOB Match Tips

Manchester Originals might fancy themselves here with the way their recent games have gone, especially at the bigger stages of the tournament.

Match Prediction: Manchester Originals Will Win the Match