Manchester Super Giants will face Sunrisers Leeds in Match 30 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Tuesday, August 11. The Super Giants enter the contest with renewed momentum, while Sunrisers Leeds have enjoyed a strong campaign and will look to strengthen their position near the top of the table.
Match details
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: August 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM IST, 10:30 PM PST, 5:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Manchester Super Giants have recovered from a difficult spell with consecutive victories over Welsh Fire and Southern Brave. They currently sit third in the standings with 16 points from seven matches and have won two of their last five games. The Super Giants will look to maintain their momentum and move closer to securing a strong position in the playoff race.
Sunrisers Leeds have enjoyed a more consistent campaign and sit second in the standings with five victories from seven matches. They have won four of their last five games, including convincing victories over London Spirit, Birmingham Phoenix, and Welsh Fire. Their combination of aggressive batting and dependable bowling has made them one of the strongest teams in the competition.
Key players
Manchester Super Giants possess considerable batting strength through Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert, and Paul Walter. Buttler’s experience at the top and Klaasen’s ability to attack spin make them particularly dangerous in the middle overs. Josh Tongue remains their key bowling option after consistently taking wickets throughout the competition.
Sunrisers Leeds will rely heavily on Mitchell Marsh, who has been one of the tournament’s outstanding performers. Harry Brook and Ryan Rickelton provide additional firepower, while Brydon Carse and Nathan Ellis strengthen the bowling attack. Abrar Ahmed could also become important if the Old Trafford surface assists spin.
Head-to-head record
The two teams have shared an even rivalry.
- Matches played: 10
- Manchester Super Giants wins: 5
- Sunrisers Leeds wins: 5
- No Result: 0
- First meeting: August 12, 2021
The supplied information lists the most recent meeting as July 28, 2028, which falls after the current 2026 season. That date appears inconsistent and should be verified before publication.
Pitch report
Old Trafford is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could find movement early in the innings, with swing and seam potentially creating difficulties for the top order.
Once batters settle, the surface should allow them to score freely. Spinners could become increasingly relevant during the middle phase, while the conditions under lights could favor the chasing side. Teams winning the toss may therefore prefer to field first.
Probable playing XIs
Manchester Super Giants (Captain: Jos Buttler)
- Tim Seifert
- Paul Walter
- Jos Buttler (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Leus du Plooy
- Tom Moores
- Michael Bracewell
- Liam Dawson
- Gus Atkinson
- Josh Tongue
- Noor Ahmad
Sunrisers Leeds (Captain: Zak Crawley)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper)
- Harry Brook
- Zak Crawley (Captain)
- Dan Lawrence
- Matthew Revis
- Brydon Carse
- Tom Lawes
- Matthew Potts
- Nathan Ellis
- Abrar Ahmed
Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh has been one of the standout batters in The Hundred 2026. He has scored 374 runs in seven matches at an average of 53.43 and an impressive strike rate of 173.14. His ability to attack from the opening stages has played a major role in Sunrisers Leeds’ successful campaign.
Probable best bowler: Josh Tongue
Josh Tongue has provided Manchester Super Giants with a consistent wicket-taking option. He has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches, with his ability to generate movement and strike at important moments making him a major threat to the Sunrisers Leeds top order.
Probable match scenarios
Scenario 1: Manchester Super Giants chase
- Powerplay: 35-45
- Predicted total: 160-170
- Expected result: Manchester Super Giants to win
Scenario 2: Sunrisers Leeds chase
- Powerplay: 35-45
- Predicted total: 160-170
- Expected result: Sunrisers Leeds to win
The available prediction favors the chasing team, with both sides projected to score between 160 and 170.
Toss prediction
The Old Trafford conditions could offer early assistance to the bowlers, while batting may become more comfortable later under lights. The captain winning the toss is therefore likely to prefer bowling first.
Toss prediction: Field first.
Match prediction
This contest presents a genuine battle between two teams with strong recent records. Sunrisers Leeds have produced more consistent results throughout the tournament, while Manchester Super Giants have regained momentum after a three-match losing streak. Mitchell Marsh’s exceptional batting form gives the visitors a major advantage, but Manchester’s combination of Buttler, Klaasen, and Seifert can put significant pressure on the bowling attack. Josh Tongue could also play a decisive role if the surface offers early movement. With the supplied win probability evenly split at 50 percent each, the chasing side appears to hold the marginal advantage because of the expected conditions at Old Trafford.
Prediction: Chasing side to win.
