Published on: Aug 8, 2025 7:00 pm IST | Updated on: Aug 7, 2025 4:24 pm IST
The first Saturday of The Hundred 2025 is here, which means we are up for a doubleheader. The first game of Saturday’s doubleheader will see the reigning champions, Oval Invincibles, taking on Manchester Originals at the home of the Invincibles, i.e., at the Kennington Oval in London. The Invincibles are heading into this contest on the back of a win over London Spirit by 6 wickets, whereas the Originals lost a nail-biting humdinger by 1 wicket against Southern Brave. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 5th match of The Hundred 2025, OVI vs MNR at Oval.
Oval Invincibles had a cakewalk in their opening fixture against London Spirits in the tournament opener. They tamed the spirits of London Spirits by 6 wickets to start their tournament campaign with a win. On the other hand, Manchester Originals succumbed to a heartbreaking 1-wicket defeat at the hands of last season’s finalists, Southern Brave. Going by the result of the last game, the reigning champions, Oval Invincibles, will have the upper hand heading into this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 5th match of the Hundred 2025, OVI vs MNR.
MNR: 40% win chance OVI: 60% win chance
The Manchester Originals skipper Phil Salt is fresh off a 60 from 41 deliveries in the last game. He should be a top bet among the batters in this game.
The former South African wicket-keeper batter got out cheaply in the last game scoring 15 off 16 deliveries. However, he is one of the most decorated T20 batters in the world and will be a key batter in this match.
The Invincibles opener Will Jacks scored 24 in the last game and once again he will be a key figure at the top.
The right-hand wicket-keeper batter Jordan Cox will be batting at no 3, He has scored 219 runs in the last 8 matches in the Hundred at an average of 36.50.
Check out our prediction for the OVI vs MNR The Hundred 2025, Match 5.
The reigning champions, Oval Invincibles, had a brilliant run last season, lifting the coveted trophy for the second consecutive year. After all the heroics of the last season, the Invincibles have started their title defense with a comfortable victory over London Spirits by 6 wickets.
Talking about their opening game of this edition, after winning the toss, the Spirit skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat, a decision that didn’t stand tall for long. Playing 94 balls in the innings, Spirit got bundled out for a mere 80, courtesy of a 3-fer from Sam Curran and Afghanistan recruit Rashid Khan. Curran bowled 19 balls, gave away 18 runs, and struck thrice, whereas Khan, in his quota of 20 deliveries, gave away only 11 runs and struck thrice.
Invincibles’ chase was led by openers Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye, who stitched together 34 runs for the first wicket in 32 deliveries. After evading a sort of middle-order collapse, Invincibles reached the target with as many as 31 balls to spare and 6 wickets in hand. After a comfortable victory in their tournament opener, the Invincibles will head into this game with utmost confidence.
Losing a humdinger of a contest on the second last ball of the innings is always heartbreaking. The Originals stayed in the contest for most of the match, but it was Southern Brave’s No. 11, Reece Topley, who sealed the deal with a crisp square cut for four when his side needed 3 off 2 deliveries.
The Originals should take courage from the last game and enter the Kennington Oval on the afternoon of August 9 with some sort of confidence against the reigning champions, the Oval Invincibles. The Originals may not have a record to remember against the Invincibles, but with a new season and a refurbished squad, along with a refreshed approach, the Invincibles should back themselves to come out on top in this fixture. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 5 OVI won: 4 MNR won: 1 No Result: 0
Manchester Originals and Oval Invincibles don’t possess a decorated rivalry; instead, it’s one-way traffic. In the 5 meetings between these two sides, the Invincibles lead the way with 4 wins, whereas the Originals have managed only a solitary win against their name.
Team Analysis: Oval Invincibles and London Spirit
How will the two teams, i.e., the London Spirit and Oval Invincibles, fare in the 1st match of Men’s Hundred 2025? Let’s take a look.
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (C/WK), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff
Philip Salt (C), Matthew Hurst, Jos Buttler (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 5th match of The Men’s Hundred 2025 between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals at Oval, London:
Given the batting-friendly nature of the Oval pitch and favorable weather conditions, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first. Setting a strong total upfront could be crucial, especially with spinners expected to play a role in the second innings. Expect a toss decision that leans toward maximizing early scoring opportunities.
The online live streaming of the Hundred 2025 5th Match between the Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals will take place live on the SonyLiv and FanCode App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Oval Invincibles, the reigning champions, have always had the upper hand over Manchester Originals in the past. The Invincibles have a 4-1 record over the Originals, and they would like to maintain the same. Many sportsbooks have favored Invincibles to come good in this fixture, and we are also backing them to win this fixture. Therefore, as per our prediction, the last edition’s winners, Oval Invincibles, are expected to win the Hundred 2025 Match 5 OVI vs MNR Dream11 Prediction contest.