Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave Predictions - Originals to start The Hundred with victory
- Manchester Originals struggle in 2024, lose 7 of 8 matches.
- Both teams have evenly split wins in recent head-to-head encounters.
- Southern Brave feature strong T20 players despite fewer big names.
Phil Salt will likely once again be key to the Originals this season (Getty Images)
Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave Predictions
Manchester Originals will be eager to get off to a strong start after their horrific showing in 2024. The bookies have these two dead even, unable to pick a favourite for this clash. I actually fancy the Originals to get the win in this one.
- Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave Predictions
- Head to Head
- Manchester Originals Form
- Manchester Originals Team News
- Southern Brave Form
- Southern Brave Team News
- Manchester Originals lost 7 of their 8 The Hundred fixtures last season.
- Manchester Originals lost their last match to Southern Brave.
- Southern Brave finished 3rd in The Hundred 2024.
Head to Head
Over the last four matches between these two sides, each have won twice. Last season, the Southern Brave beat the Originals by seven wickets.
Manchester Originals Form
The Manchester Originals had a dire 2024 campaign in The Hundred, finishing second from bottom.
It was a surprise to many given the strength of their squad, but the Originals just didn’t find any form. They last seven of their eight matches, finishing above the London Spirit thanks to a marginally better net run rate.
Manchester Originals Team News
Manchester Originals are once again blessed with a number of international players. Heinrich Klaasen will want to make a big impact following his retirement from international cricket. Key players include Jos Buttler, Josh Tongue, Phil Salt and Rachin Ravindra, the latter of whom will only join the squad following a test series against Zimbabwe.
Southern Brave Form
The Southern Brave are the former winners of The Hundred and finished third on the overall table last season.
It was a solid season for Southern Brave despite not making the final. They won five of their eight matches, losing two while there was one no result.
Southern Brave Team News
The Southern Brave had a very solid squad, perhaps not littered with as many stars as others, but they do have the services of some T20 specialists. Jason Roy, James Vince, Finn Allen and Leus de Plooy will be key to the batting lineup. Jofra Archer, Craig Overton and Chris Jordan are all experienced bowlers that could cause major issues to opposition.
Verdict
The Manchester Originals are backed for victory in this game against Southern Brave.
Originals Win
Result
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