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The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026

Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026

Our verdict

Sunrisers Leeds

Leeds have a deep batting order built around Brook, Crawley and Marsh and a quality seam attack, which makes them our narrow pick.

Toss pick: Manchester Super Giants

The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026Emirates Old Trafford

Manchester Super Giants face Sunrisers Leeds at Emirates Old Trafford on Tuesday 11 August in the 30th men’s match of The Hundred 2026. The evening game is expected to be played in warm, dry weather.

Manchester’s likely XI is led by Jos Buttler and includes Tim Seifert, Paul Walter, Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy and Tom Moores. Michael Bracewell and Liam Dawson offer all-round options, and Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Noor Ahmad are the main bowlers.

Sunrisers Leeds are expected to field Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton, Harry Brook, captain Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence and Matthew Revis, followed by Brydon Carse and Tom Lawes. Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis and Abrar Ahmed support the attack.

We expect good batting conditions with some early help for the seamers, and with the quality in Leeds’ top six we edge them ahead. The toss is unlikely to be decisive, though chasing may be marginally easier.

Probable XIs

Manchester Super Giants

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

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

Weather

Tuesday 11 August is forecast to be warm and mostly sunny at Old Trafford, around 27–28°C at the 6:30 pm local start. Rain chances are very low. A moderate breeze could help seamers early, while a low to moderate chance of dew in the second innings may make batting slightly easier.

Frequently asked questions

Who is predicted to win Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds?

Our preview gives Sunrisers Leeds a narrow edge, based on their strong batting order and seam attack.

Does batting second help at Old Trafford?

Slightly, as some dew could appear in the second innings, but 150 or more should still be competitive.

Will rain stop play?

It is very unlikely. The forecast is warm, sunny and dry.

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