MSG 161/1 beat WF 155/4 | The Hundred 2026 Scorecard
Manchester Super Giants take on Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2026 at Old Trafford on August 5, 2026, with play starting at 7:30 PM IST. MSG arrive with 2 wins from their last 5, WF with 4 from 5. Innings at this ground have averaged 149 across 3 completed matches. Rachin Ravindra is the form pick of the two squads with 145 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- 📋 Match #21
- 📅 5 August 2026 · 7:30 PM IST
- 📍 Old Trafford, Manchester
- 🏆 The Hundred 2026
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Manchester Super Giants have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Welsh Fire are in strong recent T20 form (4W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.
145 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 86.2 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
226 runs in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 81.4 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Jos Buttler(MSG)
226 runs in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Jos Buttler one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 81.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
- Sonny Baker(MSG)
Sonny Baker brings 2 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for MSG, averaging 51.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 79.
- Gus Atkinson(MSG)
Gus Atkinson has 15 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026, averaging 50.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 102.
- Josh Tongue(MSG)
9 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Josh Tongue one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 46.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 84.
- Rachin Ravindra(WF)
Rachin Ravindra brings 145 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 86.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 204.
- Matthew Short(WF)
Matthew Short has 124 runs and 3 wickets in 4 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026, averaging 73.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Form guide
Most recent first, all competitions we track.
At Old Trafford
Key players in the squads
- Jos Buttler · Wicketkeeper
- Heinrich Klaasen · Wicketkeeper
- Aiden Markram · All-rounder
- Tim Seifert · Batter
- Liam Dawson · Bowler
- Gus Atkinson · All-rounder
- Joe Root · Batter
- Phil Salt · Wicketkeeper
- Matthew Short · All-rounder
- Marco Jansen · All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra · Batter
- Lockie Ferguson · Bowler
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MSG vs WF?
MSG posted 161/1 (13.4/20 ov, target 156) and then bowled out WF to win. MSG won by 9 wickets. Matthew Short was the standout batter, scoring 71 off 47 balls. Gus Atkinson led the bowling attack with 2/12. Tim Seifert was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in MSG vs WF?
Tim Seifert was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Matthew Short — 71(47). Top bowler: Gus Atkinson — 2/12.
What is the pitch report for Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has averaged 149 runs an innings this season, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 100 to 187, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. MSG have played 2 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 162 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 187.
Who should be captain for MSG vs WF in fantasy cricket?
Rachin Ravindra is a strong captain pick, with Jos Buttler as vice-captain. 145 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 86.2 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the average first-innings score at Old Trafford?
Across 14 completed matches at Old Trafford in our records, teams batting first averaged 145. Sides batting first won 6 and chasing sides won 8.
Who will win MSG vs WF?
With no prior meetings to lean on, Welsh Fire carry the better recent form into this one — but it should be closely contested.
How do I play fantasy cricket for MSG vs WF on CricketDream?
Build a free Fantasy XI for Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.