Manchester Originals' must-win game after two losses  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions     

• Jos Buttler has odds of 3.20 to be Manchester Originals' best batsman 
• David Warner has odds of 3.30 to be London Spirit’s best batsman  
• Noor Ahmed has odds of 3.20 to be Manchester Originals' best bowler 
• Richard Gleeson has odds of 3.75 to be London Spirit’s best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

The Hundred Men's Competition 2025 enters the second week, and we expect the competition to intensify. The Manchester Originals will be under pressure as they take on the London Spirit in the 9th match. The Manchester Originals lost to the Oval Invincibles in the last game, and the team will start this contest with lower odds. Their batsmen have struggled and need to make a strong comeback. The London Spirit defeated Welsh Fire in the last game and will look to build on the momentum. We expect a close contest, but it will be interesting to see if the Manchester Originals can make a comeback and keep their hopes alive.  

Manchester Originals Preview      

Philip Salt will be upset with his team’s performance in the tournament so far. They have lost two games in a row and find themselves at the bottom of the points table. They lost to the Oval Invincibles in the last game by 9 wickets. With this loss, the odds have come down for the team on cricket betting sites. Phil Salt must do well and take his team to a win to keep hopes alive.  

Philip Salt is the key batter in the team, and he must deliver an electrifying start in the game with Matthew Hurst. Jos Buttler will look to use his experience and do well in the middle order with Heinrich Klaasen and Rachin Ravindra. The lower middle order is formidable, and the team expects runs from Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, and George Garton.  

The bowling attack hasn’t lived up to its reputation this season. James Anderson and George Garton must strike early in the game to put the team in a strong position. Josh Tongue and Noor Ahmed must do well in the middle as the London Spirit batters are in good form. The side will also expect a good show in the supporting role from Scott Currie, Rachin Ravindra, and Lewis Gregory.  

Expected Starting XI for Manchester Originals     

Philip Salt (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Matthew Hurst, Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, George Garton, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, James Anderson  

London Spirit Preview      

Kane Williamson’s team did well in the last game. There was a lot of pressure on the team after they had started the season with a loss. However, the 8-run win against Welsh Fire has boosted their confidence. The team will take the lead in cricket betting apps in this game. Williamson would like a strong show from his players to win and move up on the points table.  

David Warner played a match-winning knock in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Kane Williamson. Jamie Smith will look to play aggressively in the middle order and add runs with Keaton Jennings and Ashton Turner. They have good hitters to follow and expect quick runs from Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, and Liam Dawson.  

It will be a big challenge for the bowling attack as the Manchester Originals have a strong batting lineup. The side will expect early strikes from Luke Wood and Daniel Worrall. Richard Gleeson and Jamie Overton will look to keep the scoring under check in the middle. Liam Dawson and Ashton Turner add variety to the attack.  

Expected Starting XI for London Spirit     

Kane Williamson (c), David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Ashton Turner, Jamie Smith (wk), Sean Dickson, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The team that has chased the score in the last six games has won four times. The track has something for the bowlers at the start, and the conditions improve in the second half. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first and aim at restricting the opponents to a small total.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect a cool evening in Manchester. The overcast conditions will make it challenging for the batsmen on this wicket. Fast bowlers have done well on this wicket in the past. A score of 160 runs will be a fighting total on this ground.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Manchester Originals will face their toughest test in the third game. They have lost the last two matches, and another loss will seal their fate for the rest of the season. The top and middle order must play aggressively in this game for the team to win. London Spirit won the last game and has momentum on their side. Based on the current form, the London Spirit will start as favorites in this game.  

Our prediction is for London Spirit to win