The 27th match of the ongoing The Hundred competition will witness the fourth-placed team, the Northern Superchargers, lock horns against the bottom-placed team, the Manchester Originals, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 11.
This marks the penultimate game for both sides in the league stage, and it is an important one for the Superchargers, who are fourth on the points table with seven points from five games. The Superchargers have won three and lost two of their six games, while their previous match was abandoned due to rain. On the other hand, the Originals have already been eliminated from the competition and are placed at the bottom of the points table with two points from six games. Phil Salt’s side faced five consecutive defeats but managed to break their losing streak in their previous game.
In this piece, we will shed light on the pitch report, stats, head-to-head, match prediction, and top players of this contest. 
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Report
Emirates Old Trafford has been a batting-friendly venue in the ongoing The Hundred competition, with two high-scoring contests in the last two games. Bowlers will need to use variations to deceive the batters.
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 12
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won bowling first: 6
Average 1st innings Score: 130
Average 2nd innings Score: 109
Highest total recorded: 193/2 by Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals
Lowest total recorded: 83/10 by Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals
MNR vs NOS Head-to-Head
Manchester Originals and Northern Superchargers have locked horns seven times in The Hundred’s history, with both winning three games each, while one game ended with no result.
MNR vs NOS Top Players Predictions
Nicholas Pooran (NOS): The West Indian batter has amassed 161 runs in six innings, including two half-centuries. However, he faltered in the previous three matches and needs to regain his rhythm to help his side win this crucial clash.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (MNR): The Afghan pacer has struggled with his form in the Originals’ initial three games but has delivered a match-winning spell in the previous contest. He has grabbed six wickets in six innings and will play a crucial role for the Originals with the ball in this contest.
Philip Salt (MNR): The Originals skipper looked sluggish at the start of the tournament but has picked up his form in the recent three games. He has hammered 40, 34, and 58 runs in the last three games and will look to continue his impressive form.
MNR vs NOS Hit or Miss Prediction
Ben Stokes (NOS): The 33-year-old player has failed to make an impact in the two matches he has played in this The Hundred event. He has only 2 runs to his name from two innings and has failed to take any wickets. However, as an experienced all-rounder in the Superchargers squad, he will likely assert his authority in this contest.
MNR vs NOS Conditions-based Predictions
- The Pacers will get some lateral movement with the new ball
- Batting first should be a good option at this venue
- Bowlers need to hit the right areas to curb the scoring rate
MNR vs NOS Match Predictions
The total runs in this contest might surpass 278.5 runs (1.85). Nicholas Pooran might regain his rhythm in this contest and score over 20.5 runs (1.85). The total wickets in this contest are likely to remain under 13.5 (1.70). The Odds.
MNR vs NOS Winner Prediction
The Originals broke their five-match losing streak and are playing in their backyard. Phil Salt’s side is likely to spoil the Superchargers’ party.
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