Oval Invincibles Men secured a comfortable 9-wicket victory against Manchester Originals Men in Match 5 of The Hundred Men’s 2025. After the Originals batted first and put up just 128 all out in 100 balls, Thanks to a clinical bowling performance from the Invincibles, the top order chased the target down in a mere 57 balls via a breathtaking opening partnership between Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye. Here are the key reasons why Manchester Originals ost the match

1. Ruthless Bowling Performance from the Invincibles

In a joint effort of early wickets and economical spells in the middle overs, Rashid Khan (3/19), Jason Behrendorff (2/16), and Sam Curran (2/17) completely destroyed the Manchester batting. Behrendorff took out both openers cheaply, Rashid limited the scoring rate while taking important wickets, and Curran got his strikes at the right times to make sure that there was no recovery.

2. Manchester’s Top-Order Failures

Phil Salt (41 off 32) and Mark Chapman (28 off 19) gave some resistance, but the rest of the top and middle order appeared to be silent. The Originals lost wickets in woeful clusters, not least three batters going without scoring, which left them with a below-par total of 128.

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3. Explosive Opening Stand Seals the Game

For the chase of 129, Will Jacks (61 off 26) and Tawanda Muyeye (59* off 28) did a blitzkrieg of the Originals’ bowlers. Their 114-run stand in just 49 balls set the scene for a quick finish. The two batsmen potently and skillfully combined, thereby ensuring that Invincibles raced past the total with 43 balls remaining and nine wickets in hand.

Match Info

• Match: OVI vs MNR, 5th Match, The Hundred Men's Competition 2025
• Date: Saturday, August 09, 2025
• Toss: Oval Invincibles won the toss and opt to bowl
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London

In The Hundred 2025, Oval Invincibles recorded a statement 9-wicket victory over Manchester Originals on Tuesday evening at Kennington Oval. Choosing to bowl first and restricting Manchester to just 128 in 100 balls through some superb bowling from Rashid Khan (3/19) and useful spells from Behrendorff and Saqib Mahmood. Phil Salt topscored for Manchester with 41 but lacked partners with wickets tumbling at regular intervals. Oval then chased down the target courtesy of an unbeaten 114-run partnership between Tawanda Muyeye (59*) and Jordan Cox (73*) after Will Jacks' quick 61, needing just 57 balls. Oval Invincibles remain unbeaten and do both with ball in hand and then explosive batting.

Points Table (as of August 9, 2025)

Oval Invincibles (OVI) will take on Manchester Originals (MNR) in Match 5 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 on Saturday, August 9, at the Kennington Oval, London. The Invincibles had a great start to the season, winning against London Spirit in Match 1 thanks to brilliant bowling from Rashid Khan and Sam Curran. With some early momentum on their side, OVI will be looking to continue their winning streak and consolidate their place at the top of the points table.

On the other hand, Manchester Originals endured a crushing defeat against Southern Brave, losing with only one ball remaining. Captain Phil Salt did great with the bat, while Scott Currie impressed with the ball; nevertheless, the team was not able to turn a win. The Originals will be full of energy to get back to winning, take their first points, and not allow themselves to be behind early in the season.

OVI vs MNR: Match Details

• Match: Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals
• Date: August 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 5

OVI vs MNR: Live Streaming Details

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OVI vs MNR: Predicted Playing 11

Oval Invincibles:
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff

Manchester Originals:
Philip Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker

Oval Invincibles (OVI) will take on Manchester Originals (MNR) in Match 5 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 on Saturday, August 9, at the Kennington Oval, London. The Invincibles had a great start to the season, winning against London Spirit in Match 1 thanks to brilliant bowling from Rashid Khan and Sam Curran. With some early momentum on their side, OVI will be looking to continue their winning streak and consolidate their place at the top of the points table.

On the other hand, Manchester Originals endured a crushing defeat against Southern Brave, losing with only one ball remaining. Captain Phil Salt did great with the bat, while Scott Currie impressed with the ball; nevertheless, the team was not able to turn a win. The Originals will be full of energy to get back to winning, take their first points, and not allow themselves to be behind early in the season.

OVI vs MNR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played - 5
  
• Oval Invincibles won - 4
  
• Manchester Originals won - 1
  
• No Result - 0
  
• Tied - 0
  

OVI has been very dominant in this rivalry so far, winning four out of five matches against the other team.

OVI vs MNR: Pitch Report

• The surface is typically a paradise for the batsmen, where they see a huge number of runs.
  
• The dew in the latter part of the game often makes it very hard for the bowlers, especially for the spinners.
  
• The power hitters benefit not only from short boundaries but also from a fast outfield that helps them to speed up their scoring rate.
  
• Historically, chasing has been a more successful strategy at this ground.
• A score of 160+ is highly competitive but not always safe.
  

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OVI vs MNR: Predicted Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles:

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff

Manchester Originals:

Philip Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker

The Hundred 2025 starts. The fourth game of the tournament will see Manchester Originals taking on Oval Invincibles, with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at Kennington Oval, London. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match

Match Details – OVI vs MNR, 5th Match, The Hundred 2025

• Match: Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles
• Date: 9/8/2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025

Players to watch out

Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks: A top-order gunslinger who can singlehandedly take the game away in a few overs with his blistering starts
• Sam Curran: One true all-rounder who could swing the new ball as well as provide those precious 20 runs lower down.
• Rashid Khan: World-class spinner who knows how to take key wickets in important situations.

Manchester Originals

• Buttler: arguably the most dangerous white-ball batsman on the planet and able to score at over a run-a-ball in any passage of play.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Adds a bit of firepower to the middle-order and can do damage against spin.
• James Anderson: What more can be said? The most experienced and technically adept swing bowler who has destroyed top orders worldwide.

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OVI vs MNR Probable Playing XIs:

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker

OVI vs MNR Match Preview

Oval Invincibles will face Manchester Originals in the fifth match of The Hundred Men's Competition 2025. The home team has begun on a winning note, completely outplaying the opposition in their first match at Lord's. Manchester Originals were additionally impressive with the ball, taking nine wickets while securing a 131-run total at Old Trafford. The match came down to the wire, with Lewis Gregory defending three off the final two balls. The Invincibles' bowling attack includes Rashid Khan, Sam Curran, and Jason Behrendorff, all of whom had impactful performances in their recent victory. They are going to be the key players to keep an eye out for in the hosts' bowling attack.

OVI vs MNR Match Details 

Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals – 05th Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: 09th August 2025 at 07:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

OVI vs MNR Venue Stats

OVI vs MNR Pitch Report

The pitch at Kennington Oval is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

OVI vs MNR Weather Report

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

OVI vs MNR Last Five Matches

OVI vs MNR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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OVI vs MNR Probable Playing XIs:

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker

Topmost Picks for OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks –  Will Jacks scored 24 runs off 24 balls, hitting 2 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 100. 
• Rashid Khan –  Rashid Khan bowled 4 overs, conceding 11 runs and taking 3 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.75.

Top Picks – Manchester Originals

• Philip Salt – Philip Salt scored 60 runs off 41 balls, hitting 4 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 146.34. 
• Scott Currie –  Scott Currie bowled 4 overs, conceding 28 runs and taking 4 wickets, at an economy rate of 7.

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

Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Philip Salt(VC), Sam Curran(C), Jordan Clark, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan

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

Captain – Sam Curran, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Philip Salt, Scott Currie

OVI vs MNR Probable Winners:

The visitors' batting lineup is star-studded, with many big-hitting players in key positions. Their bowling is also quite strong, with promising players. They will pose a difficult challenge to the hosts. However, with a slightly better batting lineup and a strong home record, the Oval Invincibles will have an advantage going into this game and will begin as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles is expected to win this match.