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The ongoing Men’s The Hundred league will showcase the 18th match of the season through the match between MI London (MIL) and Manchester Super Giants (MIL vs MSG). The MIL vs MSG match will be held at Kennington Oval in London today, on 2nd August at 10:30 PM IST.
Manchester Super Giants, who are on a two-match losing streak, will have to expect their top-order batters like Tim Seifert, Aiden Markram, and Jos Buttler to fire on all cylinders, while MI London, who are yet to claim their first win after playing four matches, need to display an all-round performance tonight in London.
Feature | Details |
Tournament | The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 |
Match | Manchester Super Giants vs MI London (MIL vs MSG), 18th Match of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 |
Date & Time | August 2, 2026, 10:30 PM IST |
Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | JioHotstar and Star Sports Network |
Expected First Innings Score & Toss Choice | 155-165 runs • Bowl first |
MIL vs MSG: Why Manchester Super Giants Start as Favourites
Manchester Super Giants claimed two consecutive wins at the initial stage of the tournament because of their power-packed batting and fast bowling combinations, before losing in two back-to-back games. Jos Buttler, with 224 runs, is the most impressive batter of the team, alongside Tim Seifert, who has scored 108 runs so far in four innings.
Despite the presence of multiple hard hitters in the batting line-up, they lost twice in the previous two fixtures due to inconsistency with the bat, while the bowlers like Sonny Baker, Gus Atkinson, and Liam Dawson delivered with consistency.
Will Jacks and James Vince are among the star batters in MI London’s batting order, and in the bowling, there are seasoned performers like Richard Gleeson and Trent Boult. Still, due to a lack of team game and consistency, MI London is yet to get their first win in the ongoing tournament.
Manchester Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram (c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.
MI London Predicted Playing XI: Will Jacks, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ollie Pope, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson.
The Hundred 2026, MIL vs MSG Pitch Report: How the Venue Could Influence the Contest
Kennington Oval traditionally offers a well-balanced pitch which helps both batters and bowlers. With the new ball, the pacers from both ends are likely to get some movement, which will test the batters' skills, technique, and patience. A first innings total between 155 and 165 will be considered challenging for the batting second side.
Aiden Markram or James Vince will choose to bowl first, as teams bowling first at the venue have a 53.9%-win record in T20s, while the batting first sides have a 39.2%-win record only.
The Hundred 2026, MI London vs Manchester Super Giants: Key Players and Battles
Key Battles
Tim Seifert vs Richard Gleeson: Tim Seifert's unpredictable batting approach against the fast bowler Richard Gleeson could set the tone during the powerplay.
Jos Buttler vs Trent Boult: The battle between the experienced batter Jos Buttler and the experienced seamer Trent Boult will be a must-watch instance in the game.
Will Jacks vs Sonny Baker: Will Jacks, the top run-scorer for MI London, may have to face the challenge of the top wicket-taker of Manchester Super Giants, Sonny Baker.
Key Players
MI London: Will Jacks, James Vince, Richard Gleeson
Manchester Super Giants: Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler, Sonny Baker
MIL vs MSG Match Prediction Today: Who will win Match 18 of The Hundred 2026?
Prediction: Manchester Super Giants to win the match.
Key Reasons:
- Manchester Super Giants have so far displayed a stronger batting performance in this season.
- MI London will be under huge pressure as they are yet to register their first win in the tournament.
Win Probability: Manchester Super Giants 60% – MI London 40%
