The Hundred Men’s 2026 Match 18: Manchester Super Giants Predicted XI

Manchester Super Giants take on MI London in Match 18 of the 2026 Men’s Hundred at the Oval on Sunday, August 2. The Super Giants started the season with wins in their first two games but have seen a drop in form, having lost their last two matches, and will be looking to pick up their results at the halfway stage of their season.

The team from Manchester were beaten by the Trent Rockets in their previous game, being restricted to a total of 137 for 7 in their innings and failing to defend it. They will be hoping their second successive loss does not develop into a pattern as the business end of the season approaches.

Here is Manchester Super Giants’ predicted XI against MI London:

Top order: Aiden Markram (c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk)

Skipper Aiden Markram has had a torrid time with the bat, scoring just 67 runs in four games, averaging just 16. His opening partner, Tim Seifert, however, has fared better, scoring 108 runs at a strike rate of 150, with a half-century. The Super Giants’ batting lineup has relied on the experience and expertise of Jos Buttler, who has scored 224 runs in four games and leads the run charts. He has scored three half-centuries and struck at 170.99, and has been the team’s anchor in their batting innings.

Middle order: Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has added much-needed balance to the Super Giants side’s middle order, striking at 176.47 and scoring one half-century. Leus du Plooy scored a vital unbeaten 40 against the Rockets and adds stability to the middle order. Tom Moores has been reliable as a finisher for the side, striking at 195.00 in the four games they have played. All-rounder Liam Dawson has picked up four wickets with his left-arm spin, offering control and has contributed with the bat, adding depth to the side.

Lower order/bowlers: Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

The Super Giants’ success has come off the back of a solid bowling attack, led by Gus Atkinson, who has picked up five wickets in four matches at a brilliant economy of 6.82, offering control with the new ball. Noor Ahmad has yet to hit his lofty heights this season, but is a difference-maker with his left-arm wrist spin bowling. Josh Tongue adds variety to the attack as a key strike bowler. The rapid Sonny Baker has been the leading wicket-taker for the Super Giants with seven wickets from four games, bowling at high pace.

Predicted Manchester Super Giants XI for Match 18 of the 2026 Men’s Hundred vs MI London

Aiden Markram (c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

FAQs

When and where will the match be played?

The match will be played at the Kennington Oval and will commence on Sunday, August 2 at 6:00 pm local time/10:30 pm IST

What could be a winning score in this match?

The pitch at the Oval has favoured batters and bowlers alike, but has offered value for strokeplay. A score of 165-175 should be a winning score on this wicket.

Which Manchester Super Giants player can make the biggest difference?

Jos Buttler has been the most prolific batter in the 2026 Men’s Hundred, scoring 224 runs in four innings and three half-centuries. He will be a key player in this clash if MSG are to get their season back on track.

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