Manchester Originals (MNR) will face Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in the 28th match of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 24.
In this season so far, both teams have managed just two wins from six games. Phoenix sit sixth on the table, while Originals are just below them because of a poor net run rate.
Manchester have struggled for consistency. With only two victories so far, their chances of making the knockouts will depend on winning the remaining matches and hoping other results go their way. For the Originals, Jos Buttler has been in fine touch with the bat, scoring 208 runs in six matches. Josh Tongue has bagged 10 wickets.
Birmingham Phoenix have also had a mixed run like the Originals. Liam Livingstone has carried their batting with 227 runs in six innings, while Benny Howell has picked up six wickets.
MNR vs BPH: Where to Watch Live
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | 24th August, 2025 |
TIME | 10:30 PM IST |
VENUE | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
BROADCAST | Sony Sports Network |
STREAMING OTT | SonyLIV, FanCode |
MNR vs BPH Pitch Report: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
The pitch at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester has something in it for everyone. Fast-bowlers usually enjoy the early movement but once batters settle, runs are on offer. Spinners do not go wicketless here either. It is not a track where one side of the game dominates. The team that adapts quicker generally comes out on top.
MNR vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs
Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood
MNR vs BPH: Dream11 Top 5 Players
Manchester Originals | Birmingham Phoenix |
Phil Salt | Ben Duckett |
Jos Buttler | Liam Livingstone |
Heinrich Klaasen | Jacob Bethell |
Rachin Ravindra | Trent Boult |
Josh Tongue | Adam Milne |
MNR vs BPH: Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett
All-Rounders: Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra,
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad
Captain: Jos Buttler, Vice-Captain: Liam Livingstone
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