By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 11, Mon – Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, MO-M vs LS-M, Match 9
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Match starts at 17:30 local time / 16:30 GMT (22:00 Pakistan Time)
The Manchester Originals have won the toss and opted to bat first.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 9 Preview
Manchester Originals head into this clash winless in two games, sitting firmly at the bottom of the table. Despite the poor start, their batting lineup—anchored by T20 stars like Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, and Heinrich Klaasen—is more than capable of changing their fortunes. Meanwhile, London Spirit occupy 5th place, having won one of their two outings. Their momentum, backed by veterans David Warner and Kane Williamson, could prove decisive, especially in a chase scenario. Both teams are yet to bowl a chase in this tournament, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical battle.
MO-M vs LS-M Pitch & Weather Report
While specific pitch details for Emirates Old Trafford in this context are scarce, the ground in general favors stroke-making with good pace and carry off the pitch for batters, particularly under lights. Seamers may get movement early on, but conditions usually settle, allowing aggressive batters to open up in the middle overs. The weather—dry, mild, and mostly cloudy with temperatures hovering around 25 °C at the start and gradually cooling through the match—should ensure a smooth, interruption-free game under near-ideal conditions.
MO-M vs LS-M Predicted XI
Manchester Originals: Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
London Spirit: Kane Williamson (c), David Warner, Jamie Smith (wk), Ollie Pope, Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson, Jafer Chohan
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 9 Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, David Warner, Kane Williamson (c)
- All-rounders: Lewis Gregory, Liam Dawson
- Bowlers: Scott Currie, Jamie Overton, Richard Gleeson, Noor Ahmad
Where to Watch The Hundred 2025?
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