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The Hundred Men’s competition continues as Southern Brave host Manchester Originals at The Ageas Bowl. Southern Brave will be looking to build on their positive start to the tournament, while Manchester Originals aim to secure their first win of the season.
Southern Brave Preview
Southern Brave defended a low total against London Spirit in their last match, showcasing their bowling prowess. Their batting lineup, led by James Vince and Alex Davies, has shown promise. The bowling attack, featuring Jofra Archer and Chris Jordan, offers a potent mix of pace and experience.
Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
- James Vince (c)
- Alex Davies (wk)
- Leus du Plooy
- James Coles
- Laurie Evans
- Kieron Pollard
- Chris Jordan
- Rehan Ahmed
- Jofra Archer
- Akeal Hosein
- Tymal Mills
Manchester Originals Preview
Manchester Originals have endured a challenging start to the tournament, suffering defeats in their opening two matches. Their batting lineup, led by Philip Salt and Max Holden, has shown potential, but the team has struggled to build consistent partnerships. The bowling attack, featuring Fazalhaq Farooqi and Tom Hartley, will need to improve to contain the strong Southern Brave batting lineup.
Manchester Originals Predicted Playing XI:
- Philip Salt (c & wk)
- Max Holden
- Matthew Hurst
- Wayne Madsen
- Paul Walter
- Sikandar Raza
- Jamie Overton
- Usama Mir
- Tom Hartley
- Scott Currie
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The Ageas Bowl pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain showers.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
Southern Brave are favorites going into this match, given their strong bowling attack and home advantage. However, Manchester Originals will be eager to secure their first win of the tournament.
Winner: Southern Brave Will Win
Expect a closely fought contest with Southern Brave emerging as slight favorites.
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