Manchester Super Giants (MSG) will take on Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 21 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Wednesday, August 5. While the Super Giants made a flying start to the tournament with two consecutive victories, they have since lost momentum, suffering three straight defeats to slip to fifth place in the standings.
Aiden Markram’s side now faces a crucial encounter as another defeat could further dent their qualification hopes. Their batting has relied heavily on Jos Buttler and Markram, while the bowling unit will need to deliver a much-improved performance after conceding 183 runs in the previous match.
Welsh Fire, on the other hand, have emerged as one of the most consistent teams this season. With four wins from five matches, they sit second on the points table and are well placed to secure a playoff berth. Backed by strong contributions from Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra and a disciplined bowling attack, the Fire will be eager to continue their winning momentum.
MSG vs WEF: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 5, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
MSG vs WEF Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5 | Manchester Super Giants Won: 2 | Welsh Fire Won: 3
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report
The Emirates Old Trafford surface is expected to provide an even contest between bat and ball. The new ball should assist the fast bowlers with swing, seam movement and extra bounce, especially if overcast conditions persist during the evening. As the innings progresses, batting generally becomes easier once the initial movement subsides, allowing stroke-makers to play more freely.
Spinners are also expected to come into the game during the middle phase by exploiting the older ball and varying their pace effectively. A first-innings score in the region of 145-155 should be competitive, while totals above 165 could prove difficult to chase. Given the success chasing teams have enjoyed at this venue, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to field first.
Squads
Manchester Super Giants: 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, Max Holden, Paul Walter, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch, Tom Hartley, Tawanda Muyeye, James Sales
Welsh Fire: Philip Salt (c & wk), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington, Thomas Aspinwall, Asa Tribe, Jafer Chohan
MSG vs WEF, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MSG wins the toss and bowls first
- WEF’s powerplay score: 45-50
- WEF’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- WEF wins the toss and bowls first
- MSG’s powerplay score: 40-45
- MSG’s total score: 145-155
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
