LNS vs MNR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s The Hundred Men match?

London Spirit and Manchester Originals lock horns in the Eliminator of the Hundred Men’s competition at Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both the teams finished with five wins in eight games in the league stage, and it was Manchester Originals who took the second spot while their London counterparts settled for third.

Manchester Originals faced Oval Invincibles the previous game, which was also a do-or-die game for both the teams. Originals went on to win the game by six wickets with one ball to spare, chasing 144. London Spirit, on the other hand, lost their previous game to Birmingham Phoenix, failing to defend 140. But, they had done enough to stay in top three, courtesy of a healthy net run rate.

LNS vs MNR Match Details

Venue: Rose Bowl

Date & Time: September 2, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

LNS vs MNR Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl wicket has not exactly been a batting paradise this season. The run-scoring has been difficult in a few games, while we have also seen odd games with a total of above 150. Historically, this ground has witnessed a score as high as 248 and a score as low as 79, which once again suggests the unpredictability of the surface. Hence, the team winning the toss could opt to bowl first and set the pace depending on the target.

LNS vs MNR, Eliminator, Probable Playing XIs

London Spirit:

Adam Rossington (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben McDermott, Eoin Morgan (c), Dan Lawrence, Ravi Bopara, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal, Mason Crane

Manchester Originals:

Phil Salt (wk), Laurie Evans (c), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matt Parkinson, Josh Little

LNS vs MNR, Eliminator, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Phil Salt

Phil Salt has been one of the standout batters in the Hundred season. The Manchester Originals opener has scored 313 runs in eight matches at an average of 44.71 and a strike rate of 154.18 with three half-centuries and a top score of unbeaten 70. He also has two fifties in his last three innings and four scores of above 30 in the last five innings.

Probable best bowler of the match:

Jordan Thompson

Jordan Thompson is the joint-leading wicket-taker in the competition, along with Tom Helm, with 14 wickets in eight games. The London Spirit fast bowler has also been on the expensive side with an economy rate of 9.12 but has an impressive strike rate of 10.4. He will also come into the game on the back of good performances, bagging two for 30 and two for 22 in his last two games.

Today’s Match Prediction: London Spirit to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.