The 21st match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 between the Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM Local Time | 2:00 PM GMT | 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Team squads with their playing role
The complete men’s squads and individual player roles for the Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire ahead of their fixture in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 are detailed below.
Manchester Super Giants Squad
The rebranded Manchester Super Giants feature a heavy influx of overseas talent and dynamic domestic options.
Welsh Fire Squad
The Welsh Fire boasts explosive options at the top coupled with elite international all-rounders.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is tied at 2–2 across the four completed matches between the Manchester franchise (historically Manchester Originals) and Welsh Fire in The Hundred Men’s Competition. One additional match in 2023 was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.
Match Day Forecast
The match day weather at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, is expected to be mostly stable with partly sunny spells and a low 15% to 20% chance of brief showers, meaning a major rain interruption is unlikely. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler than previous days, peaking at 19°C during play with a consistent westerly breeze.
