The Hundred 2025 Match 9: MNR vs LNS head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Manchester Originals (MNR) will take on London Spirit (LNS) in Match 9 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Monday, August 11, at 11:00 PM IST. The Originals, led by Phil Salt, have had a miserable start to their campaign, losing narrowly to Southern Brave by one wicket before suffering a heavy nine-wicket defeat to Oval Invincibles. They would be very eager to come back strongly and record their first victory of the season.

On the other hand, London Spirit has been a bit more fortunate. After a six-wicket defeat to Oval Invincibles in their opener, Kane Williamson’s side made a sensational eight-run win against Welsh Fire in a high-scoring contest. Both teams will be eager to develop consistency as the tournament progresses, making this a crucial clash at Old Trafford.

MNR vs LNS: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played – 5
Manchester Originals won – 2
London Spirit won – 2
No Result – 1

The head-to-head record is evenly matched, as each team has won two matches and one game has no result.

MNR vs LNS: Pitch Report

So far, Old Trafford has seen one game in this tournament where Manchester Originals scored 131/4 and Southern Brave chased it, winning with one wicket remaining. The pitch is a bit green and offers a lot of swing and seam movement for the fast bowlers holding the new ball; however, batters who are sturdy in the early stages can take advantage of it later. If a captain wins the toss, he is most likely to opt for batting first so that the scoreboard pressure can be applied.

MNR vs LNS: Predicted Playing XIs

Manchester Originals (MNR):

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

London Spirit (LNS):

David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall