MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - The Hundred Men 2025, Match 2

Manchester Originals (MNR) will take on Southern Brave (SOB) in the 2nd match of The Hundred Men 2025 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, 6th August. The Manchester Originals team will be led by Phil Salt, and the Southern Brave will be led by James Vince. In this article, we will learn how to play Dream11 for the MNR vs SOB match and about the best combination for this contest.

MNR vs SOB Match Preview

Manchester Originals will host Southern Brave in the second match of The Hundred Men 2025. This match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester. After their disappointing 2024 season, finishing seventh with only one win, Manchester Originals are aiming to bounce back strongly in 2025. Phil Salt has been appointed captain for this season, and the team boasts an array of quality players, including Klaasen and Buttler.
On the other hand, Southern Brave were finalists in previous editions but have not won the championship yet. James Vince continues as the captain for this edition and will be supported by coach Adrian Birrell. Their bowling attack looks very strong with the likes of Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan and Craig Overton. Jofra Archer, who was with the England test squad, will be unavailable for selection for this match.
Southern Brave have won two out of the previous three matches against Manchester, but this time the squads are revamped and, on paper, Manchester will definitely start as favourites. Overall, both sides have a wealth of talented players, and this promises to be a thrilling match.

Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave Match Details

MNR vs SOB Head-to-Head Records

In terms of rivalry, MNR vs SOB have never faced off in this tournament. They are set to play for the first time against each other in the second match of The Hundred Men 2025. So, we don't have enough MNR vs SOB Dream11 head-to-head records for the upcoming match.

MNR vs SOB Weather & Pitch Report at Old Trafford

• The weather in Manchester is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 18°C. For today’s match between MNR vs SOB, there is very little chance of rain.
• The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester will be good for batting with shorter boundaries. There will be help for spinners throughout the match, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Record of Chasing Teams at Old Trafford

The chasing record at Old Trafford in Manchester favours chasing. The exact number of matches played on this ground is not yet known, but looking at the last few matches, the record of the chasing teams is around 65%. Due to the overhead conditions, chasing might be the better option.

MNR vs SOB Toss Prediction

We expect Manchester Originals captain Phil Salt to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground.

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

MNR vs SOB are both looking to play with their best possible playing XI, as this is a new tournament, and all teams will need some time to find their best playing XI. So we expect MNR vs SOB to try to balance their squads with both young and experienced players.

Manchester Originals Playing 11

Philip Salt (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Lewis Gregory, James Anderson, Noor Ahmad, Thomas Aspinwall, George Garton.

Southern Brave Playing 11

James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen (wk), Danny Briggs, James Coles, Reece Topley, Jordan Thompson, Hilton Cartwright, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Team Today Stats

These two teams have not played any matches in this tournament. As a result, no previous Dream11 Today stats are available for the players on these two teams. However, we predict that the top four players from MNR vs SOB will deliver impactful performances in the upcoming match.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The league is starting from today, and this is the second match of the 2025 season for both teams. So, currently, there are no records for the Highest run scorers and the Highest wicket takers. Once the league starts in action, we will have more data regarding the player performance for the MNR vs SOB Dream11 prediction.

MNR vs SOB Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are suitable captain choices as both players are experienced players of their respective teams and are also rated high in the Dream11 points. which certainly makes them players to look out for in this upcoming match.
• Chris Jordan and Jordan Thompson are good vice-captain choices for this upcoming match as both players are well-recognized all-rounders, who can be the match winners for their respective teams.

Top Picks for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction

• Chris Jordan picked up 15 wickets last season and can also be handy with the bat lower down the order. He will be a top pick.
• Tymal Mills was the leading wicket-taker for Southern Brave last season and claimed 19 wickets.

Budget Picks for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction

• Heinrich Klaasen is one of the most destructive batters in the shorter format and will be a budget pick for this match.
• Noor Ahmad did well for CSK in the IPL, and the Afghanistan spinner will play a key role in the middle overs.

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: J Buttler, H Klaasen, F Allen
• Batters: J Vince, P Salt
• All-rounders: L Gregory, J Thompson, J Coles
• Bowlers: C Jordan, T Mills, N Ahmad

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: J Buttler, H Klaasen, F Allen
• Batters: J Vince, P Salt
• All-rounders: L Gregory, J Thompson, T Hartley
• Bowlers: C Jordan, R Tooley, N Ahmad

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 2) The Hundred Men 2025 to Avoid

• Albert struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
• Hurst has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 2) The Hundred Men 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for today's match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and potential top performers' punt picks for your MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

Phil Salt led the side with 228 runs, making him the top run-scorer for Manchester last season. He will be a good captaincy pick.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

James Vince emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer last season with 424 runs, including crucial big knocks in important matches.

Punt Picks

Finn Allen and Jordan Thompson are the top punt picks for this match. Both players can provide a lot of fantasy points in your MNR vs SOB Dream11 Team.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.