The Hundred Men’s 2024: Match 11, SOB vs MNR Match Prediction
Southern Brave (SOB) vs Manchester Originals (MNR)
Date & Time: August 1, Thursday, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv (app and website), and FanCode (app and website)
Match Preview
Southern Brave (SOB) will face Manchester Originals (MNR) in match No. 11 of The Hundred 2024. Southern Brave, captained by James Vince, began their season with a seven-wicket win against London Spirit but stumbled in their second match, losing to Northern Superchargers by seven wickets.
Manchester Originals, led by Phil Salt, are still searching for their first win after two consecutive losses. They were defeated by Welsh Fire by eight wickets in their opener and narrowly missed out against Trent Rockets in a one-run defeat.
Pitch Report
The Rose Bowl offers a balanced pitch, slightly favoring the batters. The average first innings score last season was 152. In the first game of this season, Southern Brave chased a target of 139 with ease. Pacers may find some movement with the new ball, making the initial overs crucial.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 4
- Southern Brave Wins: 1
- Manchester Originals Wins: 2
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 1
- First-ever Fixture: August 5, 2021
- Most-recent Fixture: August 26, 2023
Probable Playing XI
Southern Brave:
- Alex Davies (WK)
- James Vince (C)
- Leus de Plooy
- James Coles
- Laurie Evans
- Rehan Ahmed
- Kieron Pollard
- Chris Jordan
- Jofra Archer
- Akeal Hosein
- Tymal Mills
Manchester Originals:
- Phil Salt (C & WK)
- Max Holden
- Matthew Hurst
- Wayne Madsen
- Paul Walter
- Sikandar Raza
- Jamie Overton
- Usama Mir
- Tom Hartley
- Scott Currie
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Probable Top Performers
Best Batter: Phil Salt
Phil Salt, despite a slow start to the campaign, remains a key player for Manchester Originals. His ability to score quickly and dominate the powerplay makes him a batter to watch.
Best Bowler: Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer has the potential to turn games with his pace and precision. He has taken one wicket in each of the two games and will look to find his rhythm in this match.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: Southern Brave win the toss and opt to bowl first
- PP Score: 30-40
- MNR: 130-140
- Prediction: Southern Brave win the match
Scenario 2: Manchester Originals win the toss and opt to bowl first
- PP Score: 35-45
- SOB: 150-160
- Prediction: Southern Brave win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
