MNR vs LNS, The Hundred 2025: Preview, Pitch Report, H2H, Key Match-ups and Dream11 Tips

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Introduction

Manchester Originals host London Spirit at Emirates Old Trafford on August 11 (11:00 PM IST) in a key Hundred Men’s 2025 clash. Originals seek a rebound after a poor outing, while Spirit arrive confident after a composed win. With star names across both squads and a balanced Old Trafford surface, expect a tight, tactical contest.

Match Details

• Date: August 11, 2025

• Time: 11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local

• Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

• Competition: The Hundred Men’s 2025

Head-to-Head (MNR vs LNS)

Form Guide

Manchester Originals

• Coming off a heavy defeat to Oval Invincibles.

• Top order struggled; only Phil Salt’s fighting 41 stood out.

• Bowling (Scott Currie, Lewis Gregory) lacked penetration defending a low total.

• Focus: Stable powerplay and middle-overs control.

London Spirit

• Beat Welsh Fire in previous match.

• David Warner struck a classy 70 to anchor the innings.

• Bowling led by Daniel Worrall and Richard Gleeson held nerve at the death.

• Depth around Kane Williamson, Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton.

Old Trafford Pitch Report

• Balanced wicket with good carry and value for shots once set.

• New ball: seamers effective with hard lengths and cutters.

• Middle overs: spinners come into play with grip later.

• Batting template: Set batter who accelerates late can swing the game.

Probable XIs

Manchester Originals (MNR)

• Jos Buttler (c)

• Phil Salt

• Heinrich Klaasen

• Rachin Ravindra

• Lewis Gregory

• Ashton Turner

• Jamie Overton/Ben McKinney

• Tom Hartley

• Noor Ahmad

• Scott Currie

• Josh Tongue/Sonny Baker

Bench: Tom Aspinwall, George Garton, Matthew Hurst, James Anderson

London Spirit (LNS)

• David Warner

• Kane Williamson

• Ollie Pope

• Jamie Smith (wk)

• Ashton Turner

• Wayne Madsen/Keaton Jennings

• Jamie Overton

• Liam Dawson

• Daniel Worrall

• Richard Gleeson

• Olly Stone/Luke Wood

Bench: Jafer Chohan

Key Match-ups

• Jos Buttler vs Daniel Worrall: Range hitting vs powerplay seam and wobble.

• Phil Salt vs Richard Gleeson: Salt’s pressure game vs Gleeson’s hard lengths.

• David Warner vs Currie/Tongue: Warner’s class against hit-the-deck pace and early movement.

• Spin battle: Noor Ahmad/Tom Hartley vs Williamson/Pope; Liam Dawson vs Buttler/Salt to choke rate.

Wicketkeepers

• Jos Buttler (C option if MNR bat first)

• Jamie Smith (form pick, anchors if early wickets)

• Heinrich Klaasen (differential finisher at No.4/5)

Batters

• David Warner (safe C in chases)

• Kane Williamson (anchor; end-overs strike)

• Phil Salt (high-upside VC when chasing)

All-rounders

• Liam Dawson (bankable overs + 20–25 balls; high floor)

• Jamie Overton (late hitting + death overs if picked)

• Rachin Ravindra (glue + part-time spin)

Bowlers

• Daniel Worrall (PP specialist)

• Richard Gleeson (hard lengths/death)

• Noor Ahmad/Tom Hartley (spin value if MNR defend)

Captain/Vice-Captain Picks

• Option 1: C Jos Buttler, VC David Warner

• Option 2: C David Warner, VC Phil Salt

• Low-risk: C Liam Dawson, VC Kane Williamson

Backups

• Olly Stone (pace enforcer)

• Luke Wood (left-arm variety)

• Sonny Baker (hit-the-deck)

• Tom Aspinwall (death overs for MNR)

• James Anderson (experience if rotated)

Why It Matters

• Manchester Originals: Need a response at home to kick-start campaign and settle combinations.

• London Spirit: Chance to build a winning run with a stable top six and defined bowling roles.

Full Squads

Manchester Originals

Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, George Garton, James Anderson.

London Spirit

Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Kane Williamson, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Overton, David Warner, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen.