Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals – The Hundred Men's 2025 (Match 30 Preview)

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, 26th August 2025
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds
• Start Time: 18:30 GMT (06:30 PM BST)

Match Overview

Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals meet in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter in the 2025 edition of The Hundred Men's competition. The Superchargers are eyeing a direct entry into the Final, while the Originals are playing for pride, with their season already on the brink.

The match at Headingley – a venue that has historically favored batters – is expected to be an open and competitive affair. With a track record of high-scoring games, the teams will be looking to capitalize on the surface's batting-friendly nature.

Team Form

Northern Superchargers

• Recent Form: The Superchargers have been in fine fettle, winning their last three matches and showing consistent performances in both batting and bowling. Their ability to chase down targets with flair and post competitive totals has been the key to their success.
• Key Batsmen: Zak Crawley and Harry Brook have been in scintillating form, with Brook also leading the side with his calm captaincy.
• Bowling Attack: Jacob Duffy and Matthew Potts provide a potent threat with the ball, with Duffy particularly dangerous in the middle overs.

Manchester Originals

• Recent Form: The Originals have struggled in recent games, losing four of their last six matches. Their batting has been disjointed, with Phil Salt failing to replicate his usual strike rate.
• Worries: The side’s negative NRR and poor strike rate in the batting department raise concerns ahead of this crucial fixture.
• Bowling Strengths: Josh Tongue and Rachin Ravindra offer a good balance of pace and spin, but the lack of support from the middle order could prove costly.

Players to Watch

Northern Superchargers

• Zak Crawley: The standout batter with 264 runs at an average of 52.6 and a strike rate of 170.
• Harry Brook (Captain): A composed skipper averaging 50 and striking at 176.3.
• Jacob Duffy: A top T20I bowler with the ability to pick crucial wickets.

Manchester Originals

• Josh Tongue: The leading wicket-taker for the Originals with 12 dismissals in five games.
• Rachin Ravindra: A versatile all-rounder with good strike rate and useful wickets.
• Sonny Baker: A young, aggressive bowler who can trouble the opposition with his pace.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• Northern Superchargers: 2 wins
• Manchester Originals: 3 wins

Despite the Originals' recent dominance in the series, the Superchargers have shown a better recent form overall, which could tilt the balance in their favor.

Venue Statistics (Headingley, Leeds – 2022–2025)

• Average 1st Innings Score (2025): 178.0
• Batting First Win Rate: 57.1%
• Bowling Averages:
  • Fast Bowlers: 28.61
  • Spin Bowlers: 26.86
• Economy Rates:
  • Fast Bowlers: 10.29
  • Spin Bowlers: 8.75

Headingley is a track that supports high-scoring games, and both teams will be looking to make the most of the surface.

Squads

Northern Superchargers Men

• Harry Brook (c)
• Zak Crawley
• Jacob Duffy
• Matthew Potts
• Graham Clark
• David Miller
• Adil Rashid
• Mitchell Santner
• Dawid Malan
• Dan Lawrence
• Michael Pepper (wk)
• James Fuller
• Matt Revis
• Tom Lawes
• Mitchell Stanley
• Pat Brown

Manchester Originals Men

• Jos Buttler (c)
• Phil Salt (wk)
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Josh Tongue
• Tom Hartley
• Rachin Ravindra
• Lewis Gregory
• Marchant de Lange
• Ish Sodhi
• Tom Aspinwall
• George Garton
• Ben McKinney
• Scott Currie
• Matthew Hurst

Match Predictions

• Toss Winner: Northern Superchargers
• Match Winner: Northern Superchargers
• Top Batter (Runs): Zak Crawley (Northern Superchargers)
• Top Bowler (Wickets): Josh Tongue (Manchester Originals)
• Most Sixes: Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers)
• Player of the Match: Zak Crawley
• Team Scores (Batting First):
  • Northern Superchargers: 170+
  • Manchester Originals: 150+

Final Verdict

With the Northern Superchargers in fine form and a better balance between batting and bowling, they are favored to take the win at Headingley. Manchester Originals will need a strong performance across all departments, but with their current struggles, it may not be enough. Zak Crawley and Harry Brook will be the key to the Superchargers' success, while Josh Tongue and Rachin Ravindra will look to keep the Originals in the game.

This promises to be an exciting match with the potential for fireworks. The Headingley crowd can expect a high-scoring, high-tempo encounter as the Superchargers chase glory and the Originals fight to salvage pride.
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