Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips — The Hundred 2026 Match 21
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 3, WF with 2 from 3. Rachin Ravindra is the form pick of the two squads with 138 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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MSG have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 187.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Manchester Super Giants are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Welsh Fire are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Key Players to Watch
169 runs in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Jos Buttler one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 99 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
Sonny Baker brings 5 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for MSG, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 79.
Tim Seifert has 96 runs in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026, averaging 58.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 110.
15 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Liam Dawson one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 57 fantasy points a game and with a best of 127.
Rachin Ravindra brings 138 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 102.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 204.
Lockie Ferguson has 4 wickets in 3 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026, averaging 52.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 154.
64 runs and 1 wicket in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Matthew Short one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 45.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 72.
Jordan Cox brings 56 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 36.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 63.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
138 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 102.7 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
169 runs in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 99 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
169 runs in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 99 points a game — a high-floor pick.
5 wickets in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 59 points a game — a high-floor pick.
138 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 102.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.
4 wickets in 3 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 52.3 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Liam Dawson has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 57-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Marco Jansen has already posted a single-match best of 84 fantasy points against a 31.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
This XI leans 7-4 towards MSG, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge — Rachin Ravindra takes the armband, so if MSG are rolled over cheaply your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one MSG middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 is Jos Buttler's 90 off 50 balls.
The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 are Liam Dawson's 3/15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
Who should be captain for Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire in fantasy cricket?
Rachin Ravindra is the top captain pick, with Jos Buttler as vice-captain. 138 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 102.7 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Old Trafford?
MSG have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 187.
When is Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST, Old Trafford.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire?
No completed head-to-head meetings between MSG and WF are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire been performing recently?
Manchester Super Giants are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high. Welsh Fire are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Who is a good differential pick for Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
Liam Dawson (MSG) — In The Hundred 2026, Liam Dawson has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 57-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 is Jos Buttler's 90 off 50 balls. The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 are Liam Dawson's 3/15.
What's a good fantasy XI for Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Jos Buttler, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Short, Marco Jansen, Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Tongue. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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