By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 06, Wed
Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave, 2nd Match, MO-M vs SB-M – The Hundred 2025
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Match starts at Aug 06, 17:30 GMT / 22:30 PM LOCAL – 05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave – Match Preview
Opening acts under lights at Old Trafford feature Manchester Originals led by Phil Salt with the experienced Jos Buttler behind the stumps. Their batting power from Heinrich Klaasen and Mark Chapman complements young talent like Sonny Baker. Southern Brave counter with James Vince’s leadership and aggressive batting from Finn Allen and Jason Roy, while their bowling is anchored by Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Reece Topley. Expect a tightly contested, high-octane fixture.
Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave – Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Old Trafford is balanced—true bounce that rewards confident strokeplay, while seamers may get movement early on. Spinners typically become more effective as the match progresses, especially in the middle overs. First-innings scores in recent Hundred and T20 matches here average around 130–150 runs, with both teams capable of posting 150-plus totals. Swing bowlers who can hit the deck hard have found success; spinners come into play later on the wearing surface.
At the 6:30 PM local start time, conditions are expected to be cloudy and cool, with temperatures around 19 °C (67 °F). Temperatures will gradually drop into the mid‑teens °C (~16 °C) by 9 PM. Cloud cover should block direct sunlight through the evening. Rain risks appear minimal during game time (<10%), although overcast skies may aid swing bowlers early.
MO-M vs SB-M – Predicted XI
Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler (wk), Phil Salt (c), Mark Chapman, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Ben McKinney, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, George Garton, Noor Ahmad, James Anderson
Southern Brave: James Vince (c), Finn Allen (wk), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, Hilton Cartwright
MO-M vs SB-M – Dream11 Team
An ideal fantasy XI for this fixture:
- WK: Jos Buttler, Finn Allen
- BAT: Phil Salt, James Vince, Jason Roy, Mark Chapman
- AR: Chris Jordan, Lewis Gregory, Heinrich Klaasen
- BOWL: James Anderson, Scott Currie, Tymal Mills
This team offers strong wicketkeeping, explosive top-order, all-round depth, and swing/finesse bowlers who thrive in Old Trafford’s conditions.
Where to watch Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
- North America: Willow TV and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports
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