Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles Prediction: Originals have lost four games

Manchester Originals and Oval Invincibles are going head to head in the Match 18 of The Hundred Men at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom on 6th August 2024. Originals have lost four games in a row. Who will win this game of cricket?

Philip Salt's team lost the game by 14 runs against the Northern Superchargers after a very good start in the match. This is a worrying factor when the middle order and lower middle order are not able to capitalize on the good start. One more defeat will render them out of contention for the next round. Salt, who did well in the previous game, should now show his leadership skills and lead from the front to win the game.

While Salt and Hurst had stitched a 95-run stand in the last game, a similar start will provide a strong platform to the team. Whereas underperformance of Jamie Overton, Paul Walter, and Wayne Madsen was extremely damaging in the middle order in the previous game and they need to step up. Sikandar Raza and Max Holden will be looked upon to add some quick runs in the lower middle order to get the team across the line.

Fazalhaq Farooqi has looked impressive with the new ball but needs good support from Scott Currie. Tom Hartley and Raza, though, would play big roles in the middle overs with their experience. Usama Mir and Paul Walter should chip in with good cameos in their supporting roles.

Philip Salt, Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Hurst, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sam Billings' team won their last match against London Spirit, by a margin of 30 runs. This was their third win in four matches and moved them to the top of the points table. Billings now hopes his team makes the most of the momentum built and cements a place in the upcoming rounds. With the batsmen in good form, the Invincibles are looking forward to capitalizing on the same in the next game.

With good form, Dawid Malan is likely to provide a good start at the top along with Will Jacks. Further, the team looks to Jordan Cox, Sam Billings, and Sam Curran to score quick runs in the middle order. Important contributions down the lower middle order have been assigned to Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, and Tom Curran.

As far as bowling is concerned, the team needs a good performance by Spencer Johnson and Tom Curran with the new ball since the Manchester Originals are known to have quite dangerous hitters at the top of the innings. Good performance in the last game, where he took 5 wickets, has boosted Sam Curran's confidence, and Adam Zampa, Will Jacks, and Nathan Sowter comprise a strong bowling attack for the team.

Sam Billings(c & wk), Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Manchester Originals need to lift up their performance and must practically improvise the plans in the upcoming match. The team has struggled with its batting, needing both the top and middle order to come good in order to win a game. The Oval Invincibles, though, have been in good form and have the depth in batting to give them the edge in this contest. Looking at the current form of both teams, The Oval Invincibles are likely to come out as favorites and take the win home.