Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants, 26th Match, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 

Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants, 26th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 

The 26th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 between the Southern Brave and the Manchester Super Giants is scheduled for Saturday, 8 August 2026.

Match Overview

  • Tournament: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
  • Match: 26th Match
  • Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM Local Time / 5:00 PM GMT / 10:30 PM IST
  • Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton (Utilita Bowl)

Team squads with their playing role 

Here are the full player squads and their playing roles for both teams ahead of the 26th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026. 

Note: For the Manchester Super Giants, regular captain Aiden Markram has flown back to South Africa due to personal reasons, with Michael Bracewell signed as his replacement and Jos Buttler stepping up as stand-in captain. 

Southern Brave Squad

The Southern Brave Squad features a potent bowling unit balanced by explosive international top-order power. 

Southern Brave Squad

Captain: Chris Jordan
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Chris Jordan (C)Bowler / All-rounder
David MillerMiddle-order Batter
Tom AbellMiddle-order Batter
Ben McKinneyTop-order Batter
Caleb FalconerMiddle-order Batter
Moeen AliBatting All-rounder
Marcus StoinisBatting All-rounder
Nikhil ChaudharyBatting All-rounder
Saif ZaibAll-rounder
Jamie SmithWicketkeeper Batter
Tristan StubbsWicketkeeper Batter
Michael PepperWicketkeeper Batter
Thomas RewWicketkeeper Batter
Jofra ArcherBowler (Fast)
Adil RashidBowler (Leg-spin)
Luke WoodBowler (Left-arm Fast-medium)
Daniel WorrallBowler (Fast-medium)
Manny LumsdenBowler (Medium)

Manchester Super Giants Squad

The Manchester Super Giants Squad balances high-intent wicketkeeper-batters with a heavy spin and pace arsenal. 

Manchester Super Giants Squad

Captain: Jos Buttler
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Jos Buttler (C)Wicketkeeper Batter
Heinrich KlaasenWicketkeeper Batter
Tim SeifertWicketkeeper Batter
Tom MooresWicketkeeper Batter
Leus du PlooyMiddle-order Batter
Max HoldenTop-order Batter
Tawanda MuyeyeMiddle-order Batter
Michael BracewellBatting All-rounder (Replacement for Aiden Markram)
Liam DawsonAll-rounder
Paul WalterAll-rounder
James SalesAll-rounder / Bowler
Tom HartleyBowler (Left-arm Spin)
Noor AhmadBowler (Left-arm Wrist-spin)
Gus AtkinsonBowler (Fast)
George ScrimshawBowler
Josh TongueBowler
Sonny BakerBowler
Adam FinchBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: The Manchester Super Giants are the narrow algorithmic favorites with a 52% to 56% win probability, while the Southern Brave hold a 44% to 48% chance of winning. Based on current statistical projections, Manchester Super Giants have a slight edge heading into the contest.

Manchester Super Giants 54%
Southern Brave 46%
TeamWinning Probability
Manchester Super Giants52% – 56%
Southern Brave44% – 48%

Head-to-Head Record

The Southern Brave lead the head-to-head record against the Manchester Super Giants (formerly known as the Manchester Originals) with 4 wins to 2 across their 6 historical meetings in The Hundred.

Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Head-to-Head Overview

Head-to-Head Summary: Southern Brave have enjoyed the upper hand in previous meetings, winning 4 of the 6 matches played against Manchester Super Giants. Manchester Super Giants have claimed 2 victories, while there have been no tied or abandoned matches.

Overall Head-to-Head Record

MetricRecord
Total Matches Played6
Southern Brave Wins4
Manchester Super Giants Wins2
No Result / Tied0

Match Day Forecast

The weather forecast for the match day in Southampton on Saturday, 8 August 2026, is highly favorable with clear, sunny skies and zero probability of rain.

Weather Metrics Overview

Weather Outlook: Clear and sunny conditions are expected throughout the match with 0% chance of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play. Temperatures will reach a daytime high of 25°C before gradually cooling to 19°C by the end of the evening. A 15–20 km/h breeze and humidity levels between 45% and 63% will provide comfortable playing conditions.

Weather Metrics

Weather MetricForecast
Sky ConditionClear and Sunny
Precipitation Chance0% (No Rain Expected)
Peak Daytime Temperature25°C
Evening Match Temperature24°C → 19°C
Wind Speed15–20 km/h
Humidity45% – 63%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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