Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026
Match summary
Struggling Southern Brave face in-form Manchester Super Giants at the Rose Bowl on 8 August 2026. Our preview covers form, pitch, weather and a verdict.
Match details
| Match | Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants, 26th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 5:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Manchester Super Giants |
| Toss pick | Southern Brave |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Southern Brave host Manchester Super Giants at the Rose Bowl on Saturday 8 August with their campaign under pressure. They lost their previous game to Welsh Fire by six wickets, their fourth defeat of the season, after being bowled out for 115 while batting first. Both openers fell without a run on the board, and Marcus Stoinis alone resisted with 55 from 39 balls. David Miller made 21 and Nikhil Chaudhary 18.
With the ball, Jofra Archer took two wickets and Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid one apiece, but Welsh Fire completed the chase with five balls to spare.
Manchester come in on a high after beating the same opponents by nine wickets. They held Welsh Fire to 155 and then chased it down in only 69 balls. Tim Seifert hit 62 from 36, Jos Buttler stayed unbeaten on 51 from 20, and Paul Walter added a rapid 37 from 18. Gus Atkinson’s 2 for 12 from 15 balls led the bowling, with Josh Tongue and Walter taking a wicket each.
Buttler has made 277 runs in six games at 92.33 this season, and Tongue leads the side’s wicket column with seven. That form, plus Southern Brave’s fragile batting, is why we pick Manchester.
The Rose Bowl surface is generally balanced. Seamers can find swing and movement early, particularly under English cloud, and the pitch then settles into consistent bounce. It may slow a little in the middle overs, which helps spinners and bowlers using cutters or variations. The shorter straight boundaries reward clean hitting, so the final 30 balls can decide the game.
Conditions look excellent for Saturday evening in Southampton, with temperatures of 24–26°C at the 6:00 pm local start and clear to mostly sunny skies. The chance of rain is very low. Light dew may appear later, which could make the ball slippery and give the chasing side a small edge.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–165 | – |
| Second innings | 145–160 | – |
Manchester Super Giants
Manchester arrive after a nine-wicket win with Jos Buttler in superb form, while Southern Brave are coming off a heavy defeat.
Toss pick: Southern Brave
FAQ
Who is favoured in Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
Our preview favours Manchester Super Giants, who come in after a nine-wicket win while Southern Brave lost by six wickets last time out.
Who has been Manchester’s best batter this season?
Jos Buttler has scored 277 runs in six matches at an average of 92.33, the standout figures in their batting order.
Will dew affect the Rose Bowl game?
Light dew is expected as the evening goes on, which could slightly favour the team batting second.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Southern Brave
- Chris Jordanc
- Jamie Smithwk
- Ben McKinney
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Miller
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Saif Zaib
- Jofra Archer
- Luke Wood
- Adil Rashid
Manchester Super Giants
- Tim Seifert
- Paul Walter
- Jos Buttlerc
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Leus du Plooy
- Tom Moores
- Liam Dawson
- Gus Atkinson
- Noor Ahmed
- Josh Tongue
- Sonny Baker