A high-voltage clash between Southern Brave and Manchester Super Giants.
Southern Brave
Manchester Super Giants
Southern Brave delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a convincing victory over Manchester Super Giants in an entertaining Hundred clash. Batting first, Southern Brave posted a competitive total thanks to a fluent top-order display and valuable late-order contributions. Manchester Super Giants fought hard during the chase, but regular wickets prevented them from building lasting partnerships. Southern Brave’s bowlers maintained tight lines and executed their plans brilliantly in the closing stages. The win earned Southern Brave crucial points and strengthened their position in the tournament standings.
The surface at Utilita Bowl, Southampton generally provides an even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can extract swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially under lights, making the powerplay crucial. As the innings progresses, the pitch settles and offers good pace and bounce for stroke-makers to capitalize on. Spinners can play a key role through the middle overs by varying their pace and using the larger boundaries. Teams chasing have enjoyed a slight advantage at this venue, making the toss an important factor.
Pitch Behaviour
Balanced
Best Suited To
Pace & Swing
Average 1st Inn Score
145
Chasing Record
Won 56% matches
Southern Brave and Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals) have shared a competitive rivalry in The Hundred over the past few seasons. Southern Brave have held the upper hand in recent meetings, combining disciplined bowling with composed batting performances. Manchester Super Giants, however, have produced memorable victories and remain a dangerous opponent capable of turning matches around. With both sides entering a new era in 2026, another closely fought contest is expected.
SOB
MSG
| TEAMS | MATCHES | SOUTHERN BRAVE WON | MANCHESTER SUPER GIANTS WON | NO RESULT | TIED | AVG. 1ST INN SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants (Overall) | 135 | 73 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 248 |
| In Southern Brave | 59 | 32 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 261 |
| Outside Southern Brave | 76 | 41 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 235 |
| TEAMS | MATCHES | WON BATTING 1ST | WON BATTING 2ND | AVG. 1ST INN SCORE | HIGHEST SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall at Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 24 | 15 | 14 | 289 | 354/5 |
| Southern Brave at Venue | 2 | 1 | 1 | 288 | 321/6 |
| Manchester Super Giants at Venue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 248/8 |
