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The Hundred Men’s 2026

Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds Prediction & Preview – Eliminator

Our verdict

Manchester Super Giants

Our preview backs Manchester Super Giants, whose batting line-up built around Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen looks the more powerful in a ground that rewards stroke-making.

Toss pick: Sunrisers Leeds

The Hundred Men’s 2026Kennington Oval

Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds meet in an Eliminator in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026, with a place in the next round at stake at the Kennington Oval.

Manchester’s likely line-up is built around power. Jos Buttler leads and keeps wicket, with Tim Seifert, Paul Walter and Heinrich Klaasen alongside him, while Leus du Plooy and Michael Bracewell add depth. Liam Dawson and Noor Ahmad provide spin, and Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker form the pace group.

Sunrisers Leeds are captained by Zak Crawley and have an attractive top six featuring Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence. Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts and Nathan Ellis give them seam options, with Abrar Ahmed as the spin threat.

The surface should offer early movement for seamers before settling for batters, and a little dew could arrive late in the evening, which may slightly help the chasing side. Our preview expects the first innings to reach 145–160 and backs Manchester Super Giants to prevail.

Probable XIs

Manchester Super Giants

  1. Tim Seifert
  2. Paul Walter
  3. Jos Buttler (c) (wk)
  4. Heinrich Klaasen
  5. Leus du Plooy
  6. Michael Bracewell
  7. Liam Dawson
  8. Gus Atkinson
  9. Josh Tongue
  10. Noor Ahmad
  11. Sonny Baker

Sunrisers Leeds

  1. Mitchell Marsh
  2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
  3. Harry Brook
  4. Zak Crawley (c)
  5. Dan Lawrence
  6. Matthew Revis
  7. Brydon Carse
  8. Tom Lawes
  9. Matthew Potts
  10. Nathan Ellis
  11. Abrar Ahmed

Pitch report

Kennington Oval is regarded as one of the better batting surfaces in English domestic T20 cricket, with good pace and consistent bounce. New-ball seamers can get swing and seam, particularly under cloud, but the pitch usually becomes easier for batting. The outfield is quick, and spinners tend to rely on variation rather than sharp turn in the middle overs.

Weather

Conditions around 6 pm are expected to be very warm and sunny, with temperatures close to 30°C and very little chance of rain. A light breeze and manageable humidity should help, and dew is not expected to be a major factor.

Frequently asked questions

Who is our pick for Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds?

Our preview picks Manchester Super Giants to win, with Sunrisers Leeds tipped to win the toss.

Where is the Eliminator played?

The match is listed for Kennington Oval in London, with a 6 pm local start.

What score should the team batting first aim for?

A first-innings total of 155 or more would give the side batting first a strong advantage, as targets of 145–150 have been very chaseable at the venue in recent Hundred games.

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