The Hundred 2022, men's match preview: London Spirit v Manchester Originals

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

Mohammed Mudassir Ali | 07/08/2022 at 13:44

What's the match?

London Spirit face Manchester Originals in the sixth game of the men's Hundred in 2022.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Monday, August 8.

Where is the match being played?

This match will take place at Lord's.

Who's got the form?

Both sides have only played one game so far, but London Spirit, spearheaded by the recently-retired Eoin Morgan, posted an impressive total of 171 in their opener to beat Oval Invincibles.

Manchester Originals also scored in excess of 160 (161) but fell just short in their defence, losing to Northern Superchargers with six balls to spare. Did the Originals simply draw the short straw in a close game?

What's the team news?

London Spirit have the same squad available. Manchester Originals could hand a debut to Tristan Stubbs, who joined as a replacement signing for Wanindu Hasaranga.

What's the key match-up?

The contest between West Indian legends Keiron Pollard and Andre Russell isn't one that necessarily even exists but with the countless silverware they hold between them combined with their positions in the side, it's likely we could see the two face off with bat and ball during the middle overs. With both players being marquee signings, fans will undoubtedly welcome the entertainment.

The appearance of Stubbs will also be an exciting one given his knock 72 off 28 deliveries against England in July.

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^{Nathan Ellis impressed with figures of 3 for 28 which included the wicket of Jason Roy in the very first over [Mike Hewitt/Getty Images]}

Can I get tickets?

There are limited tickets available for this match.

The Hundred tickets can be found by visiting the tournament's ticket site, click here.

What's the weather forecast?

It's set to be a hot day with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius at the start of play.

Check on the full Met Office forecast by clicking here.

What are the squads?

London Spirit: Kieron Pollard, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis (replaced Riley Meredith), Jordan Thompson, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara, Mason Crane, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Josh Inglis (replaces Glenn Maxwell while on international duty), Eoin Morgan, Adam Rossington, Brad Wheal, Mark Wood, Ben McDermott, Jamie Smith, Toby Roland-Jones (replaced Blake Cullen)

Manchester Originals: Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Tristan Stubss (replaced Wanindu Hasaranga - withdrew August 5), Daniel Worrall, Sean Abbott, Colin Ackermann, Jos Buttler, Calvin Harrison, Tom Hartley, Fred Klaassen, Tom Lammonby, Wayne Madsen, Jamie Overton, Matt Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Phil Salt, Ashton Turner, Richard Gleeson

What are the possible starting XIs?

London Spirit: Ben McDermott, Adam Rossington, Glenn Maxwell, Eoin Morgan, Keiron Pollard, Ravi Bopara, Liam Dawson, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal

Manchester Originals: Jos Butler, Phil Salt, Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Ashton Turner, Matt Parkinson, Richard Gleeson, Sean Abbott.

What are the odds?

London Spirit are available at 21/20 while Manchester Originals are narrow favourites at 10/11.

The latest Oddschecker summary of The Hundred can be found by clicking here.

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^{Wayne Madsen shone in a side of international superstars with 43 off 26 [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

What's the prediction?

A prediction is honestly hard to make with two sides with such depth in their squads. On one hand, it's hard to look past a side with the hitting power of Butler, Salt, Stubbs, and Russell while on the other, the game is on the London Spirit's home turf.

I'd have to give the win to the Manchester Originals despite having lost their opener.