Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire - Manchester Super Giants won by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
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Chris Woakes
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From 6 H2H matches
Old Trafford
Stretford, Manchester, England
Based on the last 21 Hundred matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). Rain-shortened matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSG vs BP 24 Aug 2025 | 109/7 (100 balls) | 113/3 (83 balls) | 222 |
| MSG vs BP 26 Jul 2026 | 187/5 (100 balls) | 100/10 (97 balls) | 287 |
| MSG vs TR 31 Jul 2026 | 137/3 (100 balls) | 140/4 (87 balls) | 277 |
| MSG vs WF 05 Aug 2026 | 155/4 (100 balls) | 161/1 (69 balls) | 316 |
| MSG vs SL 11 Aug 2026 | 127/10 (100 balls) | 128/0 (67 balls) | 255 |
MSG at Old Trafford
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
717 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Josh Tongue
15 wkts
WF at Old Trafford
Top Scorer
Matthew Short
71 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jake Ball
5 wkts
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Manchester Super Giants
Last XI vs Sunrisers Leeds · 11 Aug 2026
Welsh Fire
Last XI vs Sunrisers Leeds · 09 Aug 2026
Projected Win Probability
Manchester Super Giants
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 21.5 | 17 | 129.8 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.2 | - | - | 46.1 |
| Tim Seifert | 19.7 | 13 | 148.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 30.4 |
| Jos Buttler | 36.5 | 24 | 149.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | 0.0 | 59.8 |
| Leus du Plooy | 18.9 | 15 | 129.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 31.1 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 20.1 | 14 | 145.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 30.1 |
| Tom Moores | 12.8 | 9 | 149.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 26.1 |
| Liam Dawson | 8.4 | 6 | 133.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 17 | 1.0 | 25 | 9.7 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 42.5 |
| Gus Atkinson | 5.0 | 5 | 112.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 21 | 1.1 | 32 | 11.0 | 0.6 | - | - | 45.0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2.8 | 3 | 109.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 21 | 0.7 | 30 | 10.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 25.4 |
| Josh Tongue | 3.1 | 3 | 90.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 20 | 1.7 | 28 | 9.9 | 0.1 | - | - | 57.7 |
| Sonny Baker | 1.6 | 3 | 56.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 19 | 1.2 | 27 | 10.1 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 44.2 |
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| Paul Walter | 9.9 | 8 | 125.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 15 | 0.6 | 24 | 12.3 | 0.7 | - | - | 38.8 |
| Tom Hartley | 5.5 | 5 | 105.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 12 | 0.9 | 25 | 12.1 | 0.4 | - | - | 36.9 |
| George Scrimshaw | 4.5 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 21 | 0.9 | 36 | 12.3 | 0.2 | - | - | 36.1 |
| James Sales | 16.1 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 27.2 |
| Adam Finch | 4.5 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 26.9 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | 15.7 | 11 | 139.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 25.3 |
| Max Holden | 11.7 | 10 | 123.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 21.2 |
Welsh Fire
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 25.6 | 18 | 140.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 42.4 |
| Matthew Short | 18.0 | 13 | 138.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 7 | 0.4 | 11 | 14.7 | 0.3 | - | - | 38.2 |
| Joe Root | 26.1 | 20 | 128.6 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 7 | 0.2 | 7 | 11.1 | 0.5 | - | - | 45.4 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 23.0 | 18 | 128.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 37.0 |
| Jordan Cox | 29.5 | 19 | 158.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 48.1 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 24.5 | 14 | 179.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 11 | 0.9 | 14 | 9.4 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 62.9 |
| Ben Kellaway | 13.4 | 11 | 126.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | 0.2 | 29.7 |
| Marco Jansen | 6.8 | 6 | 123.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 19 | 0.8 | 24 | 7.9 | 0.2 | - | 0.4 | 39.5 |
| Chris Woakes | 6.4 | 6 | 100.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 18 | 0.6 | 26 | 8.8 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 29.9 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 7.1 | 6 | 123.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 21 | 1.1 | 29 | 10.0 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 45.2 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.8 | 3 | 115.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 20 | 1.2 | 28 | 10.0 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 45.7 |
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| Dillon Pennington | 4.8 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 15 | 0.6 | 19 | 9.9 | 0.8 | - | - | 31.9 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | 4.0 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.8 | 31 | 13.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 29.6 |
| Asa Tribe | 17.0 | 15 | 116.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 28.1 |
| Jordan Clark | 3.3 | 4 | 90.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 0.6 | 22 | 15.8 | 0.1 | - | - | 23.9 |
| Jafer Chohan | 4.8 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.4 | 31 | 11.9 | 0.3 | - | - | 22.4 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | Manchester Super Giants | 46.2 | 59.8 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Welsh Fire | 45.0 | 62.9 |
| Josh Tongue | Manchester Super Giants | 38.2 | 57.7 |
| Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire | 36.2 | 48.1 |
| Joe Root | Welsh Fire | 34.7 | 45.4 |
| Aiden Markram | Manchester Super Giants | 33.7 | 46.1 |
| Gus Atkinson | Manchester Super Giants | 32.5 | 45.0 |
| Samuel Cook | Welsh Fire | 31.3 | 45.7 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Welsh Fire | 30.7 | 45.2 |
| Philip Salt | Welsh Fire | 29.8 | 42.4 |
| Paul Walter | Manchester Super Giants | 29.3 | 38.8 |
| Liam Dawson | Manchester Super Giants | 29.2 | 42.5 |
| Sonny Baker | Manchester Super Giants | 29.2 | 44.2 |
| Matthew Short | Welsh Fire | 27.8 | 38.2 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | 27.3 | 37.0 |
| Tom Hartley | Manchester Super Giants | 26.1 | 36.9 |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | 24.8 | 39.5 |
| George Scrimshaw | Manchester Super Giants | 24.7 | 36.1 |
| Ben Kellaway | Welsh Fire | 24.5 | 29.7 |
| Dillon Pennington | Welsh Fire | 24.2 | 31.9 |
| Leus du Plooy | Manchester Super Giants | 24.2 | 31.1 |
| Asa Tribe | Welsh Fire | 22.1 | 28.1 |
| Tim Seifert | Manchester Super Giants | 21.6 | 30.4 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Manchester Super Giants | 21.2 | 30.1 |
| Tom Moores | Manchester Super Giants | 19.9 | 26.1 |
| Chris Woakes | Welsh Fire | 19.2 | 29.9 |
| James Sales | Manchester Super Giants | 19.1 | 27.2 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | Welsh Fire | 19.0 | 29.6 |
| Tawanda Muyeye | Manchester Super Giants | 18.4 | 25.3 |
| Adam Finch | Manchester Super Giants | 17.5 | 26.9 |
| Max Holden | Manchester Super Giants | 16.3 | 21.2 |
| Noor Ahmad | Manchester Super Giants | 15.8 | 25.4 |
| Jordan Clark | Welsh Fire | 15.6 | 23.9 |
| Jafer Chohan | Welsh Fire | 15.4 | 22.4 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) | c Leus du Plooy b Josh Tongue | 48 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 129.73 |
| Matthew Short | c Heinrich Klaasen b Paul Walter | 71 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 151.06 |
| Jordan Cox | c Tim Seifert b Gus Atkinson | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Rachin Ravindra | not out | 14* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 280 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | c Noor Ahmad b Gus Atkinson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | not out | 5* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 |
Manchester Super Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Tongue | 20 | 17 | 1 | 0.85 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 20 | 26 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 15 | 34 | 0 | 2.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Baker | 15 | 38 | 0 | 2.53 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 15 | 25 | 1 | 1.67 | 1 | 0 |
Manchester Super Giants · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | not out | 62* | 36 | 10 | 0 | 172.22 |
| Paul Walter | c Ben Kellaway b Chris Woakes | 37 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 205.56 |
| Jos Buttler (c) (wk) | not out | 51* | 20 | 2 | 6 | 255 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 20 | 27 | 1 | 1.35 | 0 | 1 |
| Samuel Cook | 5 | 16 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 14 | 37 | 0 | 2.64 | 0 | 4 |
| Marco Jansen | 15 | 42 | 0 | 2.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 10 | 23 | 0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Short | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jos Buttler
MSG
|
109.3 |
| 2 |
Matthew Short
WF
|
88.3 |
| 3 |
Paul Walter
MSG
|
87.6 |
| 4 |
Tim Seifert
MSG
|
75.0 |
| 5 |
Gus Atkinson
MSG
|
69.7 |
| 6 |
Josh Tongue
MSG
|
56.5 |
| 7 |
Philip Salt
WF
|
55.8 |
| 8 |
Rachin Ravindra
WF
|
51.0 |
| 9 |
Chris Woakes
WF
|
48.4 |
| 10 |
Jordan Cox
WF
|
25.5 |
| 11 |
Marco Jansen
WF
|
11.8 |
| 12 |
Liam Dawson
MSG
|
11.1 |
| 13 |
Lockie Ferguson
WF
|
5.8 |
| 14 |
Noor Ahmad
MSG
|
5.3 |
| 15 |
Sonny Baker
MSG
|
5.3 |
| 16 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
WF
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Manchester Super Giants won by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) in the 21st match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Old Trafford. Jos Buttler produced a devastating 51 off just 20 balls – striking at 255 with 6 sixes – to demolish Welsh Fire‘s chase and secure a statement victory that keeps MSG’s top-four hopes alive.
Welsh Fire’s Batting Blitz Falls Short
Welsh Fire won the toss and elected to bat, but their total of 155 for 4 from 16.4 overs proved insufficient against MSG’s firepower. Philip Salt made 48 off 37 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) to set the tone early, but it was Matthew Short who carried the innings. Short’s 71 off 47 (8 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 151 was the standout display, building crucial partnerships to push Welsh Fire past 150.
Jordan Cox struck 11 off just 6 balls (1 four, 1 six) in a cameo, while Rachin Ravindra finished unbeaten on 14 off 5 (1 four, 1 six) at a strike rate of 280. Gus Atkinson was MSG’s standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 12 runs from 2.3 overs at an economy of 5.22. Josh Tongue claimed 1 for 17 from 3.2 overs, while Paul Walter took 1 for 25 from 2.3.
Buttler’s Explosive Masterclass Seals Victory
MSG’s chase was over almost before it began. Tim Seifert opened with 62 off 36 (10 fours) to provide a solid platform, but the real fireworks came from Buttler at number three. His 51 off 20 – featuring 2 fours and 6 sixes – was a masterclass in controlled aggression, taking MSG from 74 for 1 in the 6th over to 161 for 1 in just 11.3 overs.
Paul Walter contributed 37 off 18 (4 fours, 2 sixes) in a quickfire middle-order cameo, adding 87 runs with Seifert before falling at 74 for 1. Buttler’s arrival proved decisive – he took the attack to Welsh Fire’s bowlers with ruthless efficiency, striking at 255 to seal the contest with 31 balls unused. Chris Woakes was Welsh Fire’s best bowler, taking 1 for 27 from 3.2 overs, but had no support as the rest of the attack leaked runs.
Statz MVP: Jos Buttler (Statz Rating: 102.8)
Jos Buttler claims the Statz MVP award with a rating of 102.8. His 51 off 20 balls at a strike rate of 255 – featuring 6 sixes – was the defining moment of the match. Buttler’s explosive hitting in the chase, combined with the match context and the margin of victory, earned him the highest Statz Rating of the evening. The official Man of the Match was awarded to Tim Seifert.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Jos Buttler (MSG) – Statz Rating: 102.8 | 51 off 20 (SR 255, 6 sixes) – Explosive finishing display that sealed the chase with 31 balls remaining.
- Matthew Short (WF) – Statz Rating: 83.05 | 71 off 47 (SR 151, 8 fours, 2 sixes) – Carried Welsh Fire’s innings but lacked support at the death.
- Paul Walter (MSG) – Statz Rating: 82.39 | 37 off 18 (SR 206, 4 fours, 2 sixes) plus 1/25 with the ball – Impactful all-round contribution in a dominant team performance.
- Tim Seifert (MSG) – Statz Rating: 70.54 | 62 off 36 (10 fours) – Solid opening knock that set the platform for Buttler’s assault.
- Gus Atkinson (MSG) – Statz Rating: 65.5 | 2/12 from 2.3 overs (economy 5.22) – Economical and effective with the new ball to restrict Welsh Fire’s total.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Jos Buttler arrived at the crease in the 6th over with MSG at 74 for 1. His explosive 51 off 20 balls – striking at 255 with 6 sixes – transformed the chase from competitive to one-sided. Welsh Fire’s bowlers had no answer to his aggression, and by the time he departed unbeaten, the match was effectively over with 31 balls still remaining.
Match Context
This was the 21st match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 regular season. Manchester Super Giants (4th, 3W 3L, 12pts) pick up a crucial home victory to keep their top-four qualification hopes alive, moving level on points with MI London and Sunrisers Leeds. Welsh Fire (2nd, 4W 2L, 16pts) suffer a shock defeat despite a solid batting display, but remain in the top two. Check the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more analysis.
Who won Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Manchester Super Giants won by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining).
What were the final scores in Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Manchester Super Giants scored 161/1 in 69 balls. Welsh Fire scored 155/4 in 100 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Jos Buttler was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Matthew Short top-scored with 71 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Gus Atkinson took 2/12 in 15 balls.
Where was Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire played?
The match was played at Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester.
Who played in Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Manchester Super Giants XI: Gus Atkinson, Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler, Josh Tongue, Leus du Plooy, Liam Dawson, Noor Ahmad, Paul Walter, Sonny Baker, Tim Seifert, Tom Moores. Welsh Fire XI: Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Matthew Short, Philip Salt, Rachin Ravindra, Samuel Cook, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.