Match prediction for Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals in London.
Match no. 5 of The Hundred 2025 will witness Oval Invincibles (OVI) and Manchester Originals (MNR) squaring off on August 9. The contest will take place at The Oval in London, with the action scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Check out our analysis for the OVI vs MNR match with the top betting tips and predictions.
Here are some of the best bets for this Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals The Hundred 2025 match.
Noor Ahmad was outstanding in the previous game, picking up 2 for 21. The left-arm wrist spinner has been sensational in the shorter format this year, claiming 61 wickets in just 39 innings at an economy of 7.46 and strike rate of 14.1.
Rashid Khan delivered a match-winning performance in the first game for his new franchise. He took 3 for 11 off 20 balls against London Spirit. He will be a big threat in this game as well.
Sam Curran bats at number four and bowls regularly, making this a pretty safe bet. He was superb in the season opener, claiming three wickets and hitting 14 runs off nine balls.
The Oval in London dished out a green top in the final match of the Test series but should revert to its usual flat decks for The Hundred. Seamers could get some movement with the new ball. The average first innings score at the venue in T20 cricket reads 166.
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These two teams have met each other five times in The Hundred. Oval Invincibles dominate the scoreline with four wins while Manchester Originals have one victory.
The reigning champions Oval Invincibles kicked off their campaign in great style, hammering London Spirit by six wickets in the opening game. Their bowlers did an outstanding job to skittle out the opponents for just 80.
Rashid Khan starred with 3 for 11 in his full set of 20 balls while Sam Curran bagged 3 for 18 in 19 balls. Jason Behrendorff also picked up 1 for 17. Chasing the target, they didn’t have to sweat much despite losing four wickets.
Invincibles trusted Tawanda Muyeye at the top alongside Will Jacks, and they are likely to go in without any changes.
Possible XI: Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c/wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Sowter.
Manchester Originals suffered a narrow defeat in their opening game of the tournament. They lost to Southern Brave by just one wicket in a thriller. The newly appointed captain Phil Salt struck 60 off 41 to help his team reach 131.
Scott Currie then bagged a four-for while Noor Ahmad snared 2 for 21. Sonny Baker was impressive with his pace and took two scalps but they lost their control in the end phase.
Manchester Originals have called in Mark Chapman as the temporary replacement for Rachin Ravindra. James Anderson, Sonny Baker, and Scott Currie formed the pace attack in the previous game.
Possible XI: Phil Salt (c/wk), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Sonny Baker, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson.
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This venue has hosted 18 matches in The Hundred, of which 10 were won by the chasing side. Teams prefer chasing in the shorter format. So expect that trend to continue, and the captain winning the toss to opt to field first.
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup, and favourites to get a better idea of the match.
Looking at the forecast, London is likely to witness mainly clear weather on Saturday afternoon. There’s little to no chance of precipitation on the radar, so rain should not be an issue. Expect the humidity levels to be at 52% with the wind gusts travelling at up to 28 kmph. The temperature should range between 18 to 22 degrees Celsius.
As per the betting market, Oval Invincibles will be the favourites walking into this game. The bookmakers believe they have a 60% chance of winning.
Will Jacks has struggled against Noor Ahmad in the shorter format. He has scored only 29 runs off 22 deliveries and has been dismissed by the left-arm wrist spinner twice.
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