The Hundred Men’s 2025 | Match - 05, OVI vs MNR | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Oval Invincibles will play against Manchester Originals in match 05 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Kennington Oval Ground in London. The Invincibles defeated London Spirit by 6 wickets in their previous game. While the Originals lost a close game to Southern Brave in their last game.

Oval Invincibles come into the 2025 season as defending champions, aiming for a third straight title. Led by Sam Billings, they have a strong core featuring Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, and Will Jacks. Their all-round strength and bowling firepower were on full display in their opening win, making them early favourites once again.

On the other hand, Manchester Originals are looking to bounce back after a poor 2024 season. With Jos Buttler leading the side, and the likes of Phil Salt, Rachin Ravindra, and wildcard pick James Anderson in the mix, they have the talent to turn things around. A stronger squad and fresh intent make them one to watch this time.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 06:30 PM IST (01:00 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Kennington Oval, London

Head to Head

Matches Played - 05

Oval Invincibles won - 04          Manchester Originals won - 01

Last 5 meetings

Oval Invincibles won - 04          Manchester Originals won - 01

Pitch Report

The Oval surface generally offers a true bounce and good carry, making it ideal for stroke play. Batters will enjoy the conditions early on, but spinners could come into play as the match progresses with the large square boundaries. A score around 150+ can be competitive here in The Hundred format.

Weather Report

The weather forecast in London is expected to be mostly cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 16 degree celsius with humidity likely to be around 83%.

Probable Playing XI  

Oval Invincibles - Sam Billings(c & wk), Miles Hammond, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, JP Behrendorff, Zafar Gohar, NA Sowter

Manchester Originals - Jos Buttler(c & wk), Phil Salt, Matthew Hurst, Ben McKinney, Heinrich Klaasen, Lewis Gregory, George Garton, Tom Hartley, Noor Ahmad, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange

Must Picks

Oval Invincibles - Sam Billings, Sam Curran

Manchester Originals - Jos Buttler, Phil Salt

OVI vs MNR Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jos Buttler, Sam Billings, Phil Salt

Batters : Will Jacks, Jordan Cox

All-rounder : Sam Curran, Lewis Gregory, George Garton

Bowlers : Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Saqib Mahmood

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain : Sam Curran

Prediction

Oval Invincibles look stronger on paper and in form, having started their 2025 campaign with a dominant win led by Rashid Khan and Sam Curran. Manchester Originals, despite Jos Buttler’s leadership and new additions like James Anderson, are still recovering from a poor 2024 season. Playing at home with momentum, Invincibles are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Oval Invincibles to beat Manchester Originals in match 05 of The Hundred Men’s 2025.

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