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Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants The Hundred Predictions - Super Giants heading for back-to-back wins

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 07 Aug 2026

Simon Lewis 07 Aug 2026

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The Southern Brave have lost three of their last five matches.
The Super Giants ended their lean trot by beating the Welsh Fire.
Match outcome likely influenced by squad rotations and team injuries.

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Jofra Archer has taken 6 wickets for 18 runs in his last 2 matches (Getty Images).

Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Predictions

Brave sit sixth on the table with two wins and four defeats, leaving them with little room for error if they are to revive their campaign. Manchester Super Giants are better placed in fourth after three wins and three losses, but with MI London and Welsh Fire still applying pressure behind Trent Rockets, Jos Buttler’s side know they may need a strong finish to secure a knockout place.

Buttler remains the obvious danger man. The Manchester captain has been outstanding, scoring 277 runs in six innings at an average of 92.33, including an unbeaten half-century in Cardiff. Southern Brave, meanwhile, will look to Marcus Stoinis for all-round impact and Adil Rashid for control through the middle phase.

Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Predictions
Head-to-Head
Southern Brave Form
Manchester Super Giants Form
Team news

Southern Brave’s Jamie Smith has scored 30, 49 & 36 in his last 5 knocks.
Southern Brave’s Marcus Stoinis has scores of 31, 34 & 55 in his last 5 innings.
Southern Brave’s Jofra Archer has figures of 4/9 & 2/19 in 2 matches.
Manchester Super Giants’s Jos Buttler has scored 90, 63*, 55* & 51* in his last 5 matches.
Manchester Super Giants’s Paul Walter has scores of 22, 52*, 21 & 37 in his last 5 innings.
Manchester Super Giants’s Gus Atkinson has taken 2/27 & 2/12 in his last 3 matches.

Head-to-Head

Manchester Super Giants have won two and lost three of their last five matches in The Hundred against the Southern Brave, who won three of their last four matches.

Southern Brave Form

Southern Brave come into the match needing a response after a disappointing six-wicket defeat to Welsh Fire. Batting first, they could only manage 115, a total that never looked enough once Fire settled into the chase.

Their innings started badly, with both openers dismissed without scoring. Marcus Stoinis was the standout performer, making a determined 55 from 39 balls to give the innings some shape. David Miller added 21 and Nikhil Chaudhary made 18, but Brave lacked the partnerships needed to reach a more competitive total.

The bowling attack also struggled to apply sustained pressure. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid claimed one each. However, Welsh Fire were able to chase the target with five balls to spare.

Brave have been inconsistent with the bat this season, but Stoinis offers valuable balance with 128 runs and nine wickets, while Rashid has taken eight wickets and remains a key threat on a surface where spin can play a role.

Manchester Super Giants Form

Manchester Super Giants arrive in far better spirits after an emphatic nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire. It was the kind of performance that breathed new life into their campaign and showed the quality in their top order.

The bowlers set the platform by restricting Welsh Fire to 155. Gus Atkinson was outstanding, taking 2/12 from 15 balls, while Josh Tongue and Paul Walter also picked up wickets to keep Fire under control.

Manchester then made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 69 balls. Tim Seifert struck a brilliant 62 from 36 deliveries, Paul Walter added 37 from 18, and Jos Buttler finished unbeaten on 51 from only 20 balls.

Buttler has been the heartbeat of the Super Giants’ season, with 277 runs in six innings, while Seifert has added important consistency with 187 runs. With Josh Tongue leading the bowling attack on seven wickets, Manchester look well balanced and will fancy their chances of pushing further into the top four.

Team news

The venue could produce a tight contest. The Rose Bowl has offered a fair balance between bat and ball this season, with seamers taking the majority of wickets, while spinners have generally been slightly more economical. Southern Brave have a solid long-term record at home, but Manchester arrive with momentum after a dominant nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire.

Southern Brave (possible XI): Jamie Smith, Ben Mckinney, Nikhil Chaudhary, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, Moeen Ali, David Miller, Chris Jordan (c), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid.

Manchester Super Giants (possible XI): Tim Seifert, Paul Walter, Jos Buttler (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.

Verdict

Southern Brave v Manchester Super Giants

Manchester Super Giants are tipped to win, with Jamie Smith and Jos Buttler backed to keep the runs flowing. Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer’s wicket-taking form has them backed to star for their sides.

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