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 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.
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MSG posted 161/1 (13.4/20 ov, target 156) and then bowled out WF to win. MSG won by 6 runs. 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.
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.
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 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.
Key Players to Watch
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
6 wickets in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Lockie Ferguson one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 52 fantasy points a game and with a best of 154.
Sam Cook brings 6 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 51 fantasy points a game and with a best of 129.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
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.
Must Picks
226 runs in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 81.4 points a game — a high-floor pick.
2 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 51.4 points a game — a high-floor pick.
145 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 86.2 points a game — a high-floor pick.
124 runs and 3 wickets in 4 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 73.8 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 40.2-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Lockie Ferguson has already posted a single-match best of 154 fantasy points against a 52-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
With no prior meetings to lean on, Welsh Fire carry the better recent form into this one — but it should be closely contested.
This XI carries 5 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Rachin Ravindra takes the armband. If the toss suggests a genuinely flat surface, moving one bowler to a top-order batter is the single highest-value change you can make.
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?
With no prior meetings to lean on, Welsh Fire carry the better recent form into this one — but it should be closely contested.
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. 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 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.
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 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.
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 40.2-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, Joe Root, Matthew Short, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Sonny Baker, Sam Cook, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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