MIL vs MSG Fantasy Prediction, 18th Match: MI London vs Manchester Super Giants Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, The Hundred 2026

Two heavyweights level on points meet under the lights at the Oval on Sunday, and there’s plenty at stake in the race for the top two. For anyone building a MIL vs MSG Fantasy Team, MI London, the defending champions, have been up and down but have the class to beat anyone, while Manchester Super Giants arrive with a batting order that reads like an all star team. Sam Curran leads the hosts, and Aiden Markram brings his Super Giants side looking to keep their strong run going.

MIL vs MSG Match Details

Match: MI London vs Manchester Super Giants, 18th Match, The Hundred 2026 Men
Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Time: 6:00 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network

Recent Form

MI London have blown hot and cold. They’ve won three of their last five, including a tidy win over Southern Brave, but they also lost their most recent game to London Spirit, falling short chasing 165 at home. When their big names click, they’re dangerous, but the consistency hasn’t quite been there. Manchester Super Giants have found some rhythm, winning three of their last five, with a thumping win over Birmingham Phoenix among them. Their only recent slip ups came against the two form sides, Trent Rockets and Sunrisers Leeds, in tight, high scoring games. Both come in on the back of a loss, so whoever bounces back quicker takes the edge.

Points Table

These two are locked together in the table, both on two wins from four games and eight points. Manchester Super Giants edge it on net run rate, sitting just above MI London. With the top two earning a direct route toward the final, a win here is big for either side’s chances of avoiding the eliminator.

MIL vs MSG Head to Head Record

MI London have owned this fixture, leading 5-1 over the last six meetings, going back to their days as the Oval Invincibles. That includes a win in the 2023 final. Their most recent clash last season also went their way. Manchester’s one win in that stretch came back in 2022. So history is firmly with the hosts, though this is a much changed Manchester side under new ownership and a new captain.

Squads

MI London: Sam Curran captains the side, the all rounder leading a squad packed with matchwinners. James Vince and Jason Roy give them experience up top, West Indies star Nicholas Pooran keeps wicket and provides power, and the bowling is stacked with Trent Boult, Rashid Khan and Olly Stone. Will Jacks adds all round balance. Full squad: Sam Curran (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), James Vince, Jason Roy, Ollie Pope, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Josh Philippe, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Ollie Sykes, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Eddie Jack, Sebastian Morgan.

Manchester Super Giants: Aiden Markram captains the side, the South African the only overseas skipper in the competition. The batting is frightening, with Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen the standout wicketkeeper batters, backed by Tim Seifert, Leus du Plooy and Markram himself. Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson lead the pace, with Noor Ahmad and Liam Dawson the spin options. Full squad: Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Tim Seifert, Leus du Plooy, Max Holden, Tom Moores, Tawanda Muyeye, Liam Dawson, Paul Walter, James Sales, Noor Ahmad, Tom Hartley, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch.

Pitch Report

The Oval has been an even contest between bat and ball in the men’s competition, with the sides batting first and chasing splitting the wins right down the middle. Scores sit around 145 on average, so it’s a decent batting surface without being a road, and the highest total here is 226. Pace has done most of the damage over the last 10 games, taking around 60 percent of the wickets, so the quicks on both sides should be busy. The new ball moves a touch early before it opens up for batting through the middle.

Weather Report

No worries on the weather. Sunday evening in London looks dry and pleasant, temperatures easing from the low 80s Fahrenheit (around 27°C) through the game, with almost no chance of rain. A full, uninterrupted match under the lights is on the cards.

Probable Playing XIs

MI London (Probable): Jason Roy, James Vince, Ollie Pope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sam Curran (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Rashid Khan, Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Olly Stone.

Manchester Super Giants (Probable): Jos Buttler (wk), Tim Seifert, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Liam Dawson, Paul Walter, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad, Sonny Baker.

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

Key Player Battles

Jos Buttler vs Trent Boult: Buttler in this kind of form is box office, but Boult swinging the new ball back into him is one of the great white ball match ups. If Boult gets him early, it takes the sting out of the Manchester innings.

Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmad: Pooran is one of the cleanest strikers in the game, and Noor’s wrist spin in the middle overs is exactly the kind of challenge that can slow him down or get him out. A key contest for both sides.

Sam Curran vs Heinrich Klaasen: The MI London captain with his clever variations against Klaasen, who can clear any ground when set. Curran will have to be at his sharpest to keep Klaasen quiet.

Buttler gets the captaincy as the most explosive batter on show and a man in superb touch this tournament. Pooran is the ideal vice captain, a keeper batter who can win a game in a handful of balls. The rest balances both strong top orders with the frontline bowlers who should get through their full share on a fair pitch.

Going a bit different for grand leagues. Klaasen as captain is the value play, a destructive finisher who won’t carry quite the ownership of Buttler. Sam Curran as vice captain gives you an all rounder who scores with bat and ball and stays involved throughout. Gus Atkinson and Tom Curran are the lower owned picks who could sneak a few wickets and swing your contest.

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Match Prediction

This is a properly close one. MI London have the head to head record, home advantage and a squad full of matchwinners. Manchester Super Giants have the more explosive batting on paper, with Buttler and Klaasen capable of taking any total out of reach. It could come down to who wins the key moments, but the depth of the Manchester batting gives them a slight edge, even away from home. MI London are more than capable of turning it around at the Oval, though, so expect a tight finish.

MIL vs MSG Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the MIL vs MSG 18th match today?
A. It’s close. MI London have home advantage and a strong head to head record, but Manchester Super Giants have the more explosive batting order, making this a hard one to split.

Q. What is the MIL vs MSG Fantasy prediction for the 18th match?
A. Jos Buttler and Nicholas Pooran are the top captaincy picks, with Heinrich Klaasen and Sam Curran strong differential options for grand leagues.

Q. What is the pitch report for Kennington Oval, London?
A. In the men’s game the Oval has been an even contest between bat and ball, with wins split down the middle. Scores sit around 145 on average, and pace has taken most of the wickets recently.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for MIL vs MSG?
A. MI London should be led by Sam Curran with Nicholas Pooran keeping wicket, while Manchester Super Giants build around Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and captain Aiden Markram. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Who are the captains for MIL vs MSG?
A. Sam Curran captains MI London. Aiden Markram captains Manchester Super Giants, the only overseas captain in the competition this season.

Q. Should I bat first or bowl first if I win the toss, fantasy wise?
A. The Oval has been an even split in the men’s game, so the toss is less decisive here than at some grounds. Keep an eye on it for any late team news before locking your team.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the MIL vs MSG match?
A. No. The forecast for London on Sunday evening is dry with almost no chance of rain, so a full game is expected.