OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - The Hundred Men 2025, Match 5

Oval Invincibles will take on Manchester Originals in the fifth match of the Men's Hundred 2025 at Kennington Oval in London on Saturday, 9th August. The Oval Invincibles team will be led by Sam Billings, and Manchester Originals team will be led by Phil Salt. In this article, we will learn how to play Dream11 for the OVI vs MNR match and about the best combination for this contest.

OVI vs MNR Match Preview

Oval Invincibles will take on Manchester Originals in the fifth match of the Men's Hundred 2025. This match will be played at Kennington Oval in London. Oval Invincibles kicked off the season in dominant fashion at Lord’s against London Spirit. Oval’s bowlers, led by Rashid Khan and Sam Curran, bundled out the Spirit for a paltry 80, and they chased them down comfortably, winning by 6 wickets with a hefty 31 balls to spare. Notably, Rashid Khan was the player of the match.

While Manchester Originals' opening game was a rollercoaster at Old Trafford against Southern Brave. Chasing 132, SOB won the match by just one wicket and with only one ball to spare. Phil Salt starred with an aggressive 60 off 41, while Tymal Mills turned the tide with an all-round performance, picking up 3 for 22 and smashing crucial runs down the order. A dramatic defeat for the Manchester Originals in a match that went down to the wire. They will be keen to bounce back.

Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals Match Details

OVI vs MNR Head-to-Head Records

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

OVI vs MNR Weather & Pitch Report at Kennington Oval

• The weather in London is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 20°C. For today’s match between OVI vs MNR, there is very little chance of rain.
• The surface here is usually a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. The previous match at this venue was low scoring, and it remains to be seen how this pitch plays out.

Record of Chasing Teams at Kennington Oval

The chasing record at the Kennington Oval in London 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 60%. Due to the overhead conditions, chasing might be the better option.

OVI vs MNR Toss Prediction

We expect Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings 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.

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

OVI vs MNR 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 OVI vs MNR to try to balance their squads with both young and experienced players.

Oval Invincibles Playing 11

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (C & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff.

Manchester Originals Playing 11

Philip Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker.

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Phil Salt was the leading run scorer for the Manchester Originals team as he scored 60 runs off just 41 balls.
• Scott Currie was the standout bowler for his team, Manchester Originals, as he took four wickets for his team.
• Will Jacks was the leading run scorer for his team, Oval Invincibles, as he scored a brilliant 24 off just 24 balls. He will be an excellent choice for the OVI vs MNR Dream11 team.
• Rashid Khan was the leading wicket-taker for his team, Oval Invincibles, as he took three wickets in his spell.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Phil Salt is the second leading run-scorer of the Hundred Men 2025, having scored 60 runs at a strike rate of 146.
• Scott Currie is the leading wicket-taker of the Hundred Men 2025, picking up four wickets in this tournament.

OVI vs MNR Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Rashid Khan and Phil Salt 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.
• Will Jacks and Sam Curran are good vice-captain choices for this upcoming match as both players are well-recognised all-rounders, who can be the match winners for their respective teams.

Top Picks for OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction

• Sam Curran is a talented all-rounder, and he bowled tight lines and picked up 3 wickets in the last game.
• Will Jacks is an aggressive batter and struck 24 runs off 24 balls, including 2 fours in the last game.

Budget Picks for OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction

• Jos Buttler has an excellent record in the shorter formats and will also give points with his wicket-keeping.
• Jordan Clark did really well in the opening game, keeping it tight and also picking up 2 wickets. He will be a budget pick.

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: J Buttler, H Klaasen
• Batters: P Salt, W Jacks
• All-rounders: J Clark, S Curran, S Currie
• Bowlers: J Behrendorff, Rashid Khan, N Ahmad, S Baker

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: J Buttler, H Klaasen
• Batters: P Salt, W Jacks, T Muyeye
• All-rounders: L Gregory, S Curran, T Curran
• Bowlers: J Behrendorff, Rashid Khan, N Ahmad

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 5) The Hundred Men 2025 Players to Avoid

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

OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 5) 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 OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

Rashid Khan completed 650 T20 wickets during the previous match and was also the player of the match. He will be a good captaincy pick.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Phil Salt opened the batting and was in great form in the opening game, scoring 60 runs off 41 balls.

Punt Picks

Sam Curran and Tom Curran are the top punt picks for this match. Both players can provide a lot of fantasy points in your OVI vs MNR 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 to the users following the analysis.