MNR vs OVI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s The Hundred Men match?

Old Trafford will host the 32nd match of the Hundred between Manchester Originals and Oval Invincibles on Wednesday, 31st August. The home side are currently on a four-match winning streak after tasting defeat in all three of their opening matches. Laurie Evans' Manchester side are currently third in the points table and head into the important clash after bashing Birmingham Phoenix by 79 runs in their previous encounter.

Meanwhile, Oval Invincibles snapped their two-match losing streak, defeating the second-placed London Spirit in their previous outing. Both sides are currently tied on eight points, and a win for either of them will see them climb up to second place in the points table of the second edition of the Hundred.

MNR vs OVI Match Details

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: August 31, 11 PM

Live Streaming: FanCode

MNR vs OVI Pitch Report

The surface at Old Trafford is a batting paradise with the ball coming on nicely for the batters. The pitch has got true bounce and carry which suits the batters and is a high-scoring venue in this year's tournament. The previous match at the venue saw the spinners induce some turn in the second innings which indicates that the team winning the toss might opt to bat first in the match.

MNR vs OVI, Match 32, Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Originals:

Philip Salt (wk), Laurie Evans (c), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Tom Hartley, Ashton Turner, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Parkinson, Joshua Little

Oval Invincibles:

Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Peter Hatzoglou, Matt Milnes, Nathan Sowter, Patrick Brown

MNR vs OVI, Match 32, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Philip Salt:

The injury to English white ball skipper Jos Buttler came as a huge blow for the Manchester side, but Philip Salt has not let his opening partner's absence halt his belligerence with the bat at the top of the order. The wicketkeeper-batter is the second leading run-scorer in this year's tournament and will be eyeing to secure the top spot in the last league fixture. 

Probable best bowler of the match:

Paul Walter:

The 28-year-old English all-rounder has been pivotal for the Manchester side, especially with the ball in hand.The medium pacer has scalped nine wickets so far and is one of the most economical bowlers in the competition with his canny variations. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Manchester Originals to win the match. 

Disclaimer: This 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.