The Hundred Men’s 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 30

The 30th game of the Hundred Men’s 2025 will take place on August 26, 2025, as Northern Superchargers will play Manchester Originals at Headingley in Leeds.

After winning five of their seven games, Manchester Originals now hold the top spot in the Hundred Men’s 2025 rankings with 20 points. They top the table going into this competition with an impressive NRR of 1.733. To determine supremacy at the top and guarantee a direct berth in the final, they will face the Northern Superchargers, who are currently in second position.

With five victories from seven games, the Northern Superchargers are now ranked second in the standings with 20 points. The outcome of this matchup will ultimately decide whether the team advances directly to the tournament final.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 30 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:

1. Josh Tongue vs Zak Crawley

This will be the battle between Northern Superchargers’ best batter in Zak Crawley against Manchester Originals’ best bowler in Josh Tongue. Crawley has 263 runs at a strike rate of 169.67 with two fifties, and he has given them aggressive starts to the Superchargers. Crawley crushes the bowlers with his variety of shots and thrives on timing and placement, especially early in the innings.

Josh Tongue has taken 10 wickets at an economy of 7.60. He can take early wickets and giving the advantage to the Manchester team. His height and ability to move the ball off the pitch late might trouble Crawley, who loves to take the attack to the bowlers.

2. Harry Brook vs Sonny Baker

Harry Brook has attacked in middle overs and also rebuilt when early wickets have fallen. He has dominated middle overs with 201 runs with a brutal strike rate of 176.31 and has hit 18 fours and 11 sixes. He is a vital member of the Northern Superchargers due to his ability to quickly speed innings and clear boundaries. His wicket will be crucial for Originals to take.

And they have Sonny Baker to do so. Sonny Baker has taken a hat-trick in this tournament and has eight wickets at an economy of 8.04. When Baker builds up rhythm, he can bowl at a steep pace and can generate bounce as well. He also has the variations of slower balls, cutters, and everything suited to the Leeds wicket.

3. Jos Buttler vs Adil Rashid

Jos Buttler has 208 runs at a strike rate of 135.60 in six games with a best of 64*. Buttler knows how to build an innings and accelerate as per need. He can bat throughout the innings and has the range to score at will.

The only thing that can keep Buttler is spin. And Northern Superchargers has the best weapon in Adil Rashid. Buttler’s England teammate Rashid knows him in and out. Rashid has variations and length changes that might catch Buttler in trouble early.

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