MSG vs SRL Fantasy Prediction, Eliminator 1: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, The Hundred 2026

One of these two goes home. Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds both finished the group stage with five wins from eight games and 20 points, separated only by net run rate. They also met just days ago in the final round, and it was about as one sided as a match between two playoff teams gets, Manchester bowling Sunrisers out for 127 and chasing it down without losing a wicket. For MSG vs SRL Fantasy Prediction, Jos Buttler captains Manchester Super Giants, and Zak Crawley leads a Sunrisers Leeds side looking for immediate revenge.

MSG vs SRL Match Details

Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds (MSG vs SRL), Eliminator 1, The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 5:00 PM Local Time (10:30 PM IST)
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network

Recent Form

Manchester Super Giants have won three in a row and timed their run perfectly. They beat Welsh Fire chasing 155 with 31 balls to spare, edged Southern Brave by 10 runs, and then finished the group stage with that emphatic 10 wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds, knocking off 128 in just 67 balls. That surge came after back to back defeats to MI London and Trent Rockets, and it coincided with Buttler taking over the captaincy following Aiden Markram’s departure from the tournament.

Sunrisers Leeds had been the form side before that setback. They posted 241/2 against London Spirit, the highest total of their season, beat Birmingham Phoenix by 45 runs, and put 201/4 on the board against Welsh Fire. Then came the collapse for 127 against Manchester. Their scoring power is clear, but that last performance will be fresh in the memory.

Points Table

Both sides finished on 20 points from eight matches with five wins and three losses each. Manchester Super Giants edge the net run rate at +0.791 against Sunrisers Leeds’ +0.603. The winner of this eliminator stays alive in the competition, and the loser is out.

MSG vs SRL Head to Head Record

Manchester Super Giants lead the head to head 6-4 over the last 10 meetings, and the two sides split their 2026 group games. Sunrisers Leeds won the first meeting, chasing down 182 with 12 balls to spare, before Manchester’s crushing 10 wicket win in the return fixture. Manchester also won both meetings in 2025, so recent history tilts their way even though these teams are hard to separate on the table.

MSG vs SRL Squads

Manchester Super Giants: Jos Buttler captains the side, having taken over after Aiden Markram returned to South Africa for personal reasons and missed the rest of the tournament. New Zealand all rounder Michael Bracewell joined as Markram’s replacement. Heinrich Klaasen and Tim Seifert add more power to the batting, and Josh Tongue leads the pace attack alongside Noor Ahmad’s wrist spin. Full squad: Jos Buttler (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Max Holden, Paul Walter, Michael Bracewell, Liam Dawson, Tawanda Muyeye, James Sales, Noor Ahmad, Tom Hartley, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch.

Sunrisers Leeds: Zak Crawley captains the side and has been among the leading run scorers this season. Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh give the batting real depth, and the bowling is led by Matthew Potts and Tom Lawes, plus wrist spinner Abrar Ahmad. Full squad: Zak Crawley (c), Harry Brook, Daniel Lawrence, Charlie Allison, Ryan Rickelton, Tom Alsop (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Liam Patterson-White, Brydon Carse, Benny Howell, Tom Lawes, Ed Barnard, Matthew Revis, Abrar Ahmad, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Reece Topley.

Pitch Report

The Oval has been perfectly balanced in the men’s competition, with the sides batting first and bowling first each winning 50 percent of matches across 28 games. The average first innings score is 147, dropping to 135 in the second innings. Pace bowlers have dominated recently, taking 63 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches.

The ground has hosted big scores too. The highest total here is 226/4, and the highest successful chase is 201/3, so a large total is not automatically safe.

Weather Report

Friday in London looks perfect for cricket. Expect sunny conditions, a temperature around 19.1°C (66°F) and no chance of rain at all. A full match with no interruption risk is expected.

MSG vs SRL Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Manchester Super Giants (MSG)

Tim Seifert: ( 80 Runs, 55 Runs, 62 Runs, )
Paul Walter: ( 44 Runs & 1 Wicket, 64 Runs, 37 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Gus Atkinson: ( 3 Wickets, 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Liam Dawson: ( 1 Wicket, 2 Wickets, 0 Wickets, )
Jos Buttler: ( 1 Run, 51 Runs, )

Sunrisers Leeds (SRL)

Mitchell Marsh: ( 32 Runs, 50 Runs, 34 Runs, )
Ryan Rickelton: ( 17 Runs, 40 Runs, 65 Runs, )
Harry Brook: ( 31 Runs, 23 Runs, 19 Runs, )
Brydon Carse: ( 0 Wickets, 3 Wickets, 3 Wickets,
Nathan Ellis: ( 2 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the MSG vs SRL match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Manchester Super Giants (Probable): Paul Walter, Tim Seifert, Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler (C&wk), Michael Bracewell, Liam Dawson, Leus du Plooy, Josh Tongue, Gus ATkinson, Sonny Baker, Noor Ahmad,

Sunrisers Leeds (Probable): Ryan Rickelton (Wk), Mitchell Marsh, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley (C), Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Abrar Ahmed, Nathan Ellis,

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Jos Buttler vs Matthew Potts: Buttler is leading the side and opening the batting, and he was unbeaten in that 10 wicket chase last time out. Potts swinging the new ball is Sunrisers’ best route to removing him early and changing the shape of the game.

Harry Brook vs Noor Ahmad: Brook has been in career best form all season, and Noor’s wrist spin through the middle overs is exactly the type of bowling that can slow him down. Sunrisers need Brook to bat deep after their collapse in the last meeting.

Mitchell Marsh vs Josh Tongue: Marsh has scored heavily in this competition, and Tongue’s pace and bounce on a surface where quicks have taken 63 percent of the wickets makes this a proper contest in the powerplay.

MSG vs SRL Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton (Vc), Tim Seifert,

Batters: Harry Brook,

All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Liam Dawson, Paul Walter (C),

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts,

Buttler gets the captaincy as Manchester’s leader and a batter in outstanding touch, finishing unbeaten in their last outing. Brook is vice captain as Sunrisers’ most in form player and the man they need most in a knockout. The rest of the team balances both top orders with the frontline bowlers, given how much pace has done at this ground.

MSG vs SRL Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton,

Batters: Harry Brook (C),

All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence,

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (Vc), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad,

For grand leagues, try Marsh as captain. He bats and bowls, and won’t carry the ownership Buttler or Brook will draw. Noor Ahmad as vice captain gives you wicket taking upside through the middle overs. Tom Lawes and Liam Dawson are cheaper picks who could still contribute with bat or ball.

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Match Prediction

There is very little between these teams on the table, but there is a lot between them on current momentum. Manchester Super Giants have won three straight, hold the better net run rate, lead the head to head, and beat this exact opponent by 10 wickets only days ago. Buttler’s move to the captaincy has coincided with their best run of the season.

Sunrisers Leeds can score bigger with the bat, having posted 241 and 201 in recent weeks, and Brook, Marsh and Crawley can take any attack apart. But they will need to erase the memory of being bowled out for 127 in the last meeting. Manchester Super Giants get the nod, with the caveat that a Sunrisers batting unit firing at full strength can beat anyone.

MSG vs SRL Fantasy Prediction: FAQs

Q. Who will win the MSG vs SRL Eliminator today?
A. Manchester Super Giants are favoured. They have won three in a row, hold the better net run rate, and beat Sunrisers Leeds by 10 wickets in the final group match, though Sunrisers have the batting power to turn it around.

Q. What is the MSG vs SRL Fantasy prediction for the Eliminator?
A. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook are the top captaincy picks. Mitchell Marsh and Noor Ahmad are good differential options for grand leagues.

Q. What happens to the loser of this Eliminator?
A. They are out of the competition. This is a straight knockout, with the winner staying alive and the loser eliminated.

Q. Is Aiden Markram playing for Manchester Super Giants?
A. No. Markram returned to South Africa for personal reasons and missed the rest of the tournament. Jos Buttler took over as captain, and Michael Bracewell joined the squad as his replacement.

Q. What is the pitch report for Kennington Oval, London?
A. It has been evenly balanced in the men’s game, with batting first and bowling first each winning 50 percent of matches. The average first innings score is 147, and pace bowlers have taken 63 percent of the wickets recently.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for MSG vs SRL?
A. Manchester Super Giants should be led by Jos Buttler with Heinrich Klaasen and Tim Seifert in the batting. Sunrisers Leeds will build around captain Zak Crawley, Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the MSG vs SRL match?
A. No. The forecast for London on 14 August is sunny with no chance of rain, so a full match is expected.