Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips — The Hundred 2026 Match 26
Southern Brave take on Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred 2026 at The Ageas Bowl on August 8, 2026, with play starting at 10:30 PM IST. SB arrive with 2 wins from their last 5, MSG with 2 from 5. Innings at this ground have averaged 131 across 3 completed matches. Marcus Stoinis is the form pick of the two squads with 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 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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The Ageas Bowl has averaged 131 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 116 to 138, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. SB have played 3 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 131 and winning 1 of 3 with a best of 135.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Southern Brave have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Manchester Super Giants have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
Marcus Stoinis brings 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for SB, averaging 112.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 136.
Adil Rashid has 7 wickets in 5 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 114.
124 runs in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Jamie Smith one of SB's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 56.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 98.
Jofra Archer brings 5 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for SB, averaging 47.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 164.
Jos Buttler has 226 runs in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026, averaging 81.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
2 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Sonny Baker one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 51.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 79.
Gus Atkinson brings 15 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for MSG, averaging 50.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 102.
Josh Tongue has 9 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026, averaging 46.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 84.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 112.5 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
73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 112.5 points a game — a high-floor pick.
7 wickets in 5 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 59 points a game — a high-floor pick.
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.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Jofra Archer has already posted a single-match best of 164 fantasy points against a 47.6-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
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.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
This XI carries 4 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Marcus Stoinis 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 The Ageas Bowl in The Hundred 2026 is Will Jacks's 54 off 41 balls.
The best bowling figures at The Ageas Bowl in The Hundred 2026 are Marcus Stoinis's 3/17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
Who should be captain for Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants in fantasy cricket?
Marcus Stoinis is the top captain pick, with Jos Buttler as vice-captain. 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 112.5 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for The Ageas Bowl?
The Ageas Bowl has averaged 131 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 116 to 138, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. SB have played 3 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 131 and winning 1 of 3 with a best of 135.
When is Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants is scheduled for August 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM IST, The Ageas Bowl.
What is the head-to-head record between Southern Brave and Manchester Super Giants?
No completed head-to-head meetings between SB and MSG are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Southern Brave and Manchester Super Giants been performing recently?
Southern Brave have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question. Manchester Super Giants have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
Jofra Archer (SB) — In The Hundred 2026, Jofra Archer has already posted a single-match best of 164 fantasy points against a 47.6-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
The highest individual score at The Ageas Bowl in The Hundred 2026 is Will Jacks's 54 off 41 balls. The best bowling figures at The Ageas Bowl in The Hundred 2026 are Marcus Stoinis's 3/17.
What's a good fantasy XI for Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Jos Buttler, Tim Seifert, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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