London Spirit (LS) will take on Manchester Super Giants (MSG) in the third match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 23. Both sides will be eager to begin their campaign with a victory as they look to build early momentum in the tournament.
London Spirit enter the new season under the leadership of Liam Livingstone, who will captain a revamped squad featuring experienced campaigners such as Jonny Bairstow, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Adam Zampa and Dewald Brevis. The hosts will be aiming to make the most of home conditions and get their campaign off to a winning start.
Manchester Super Giants, formerly known as Manchester Originals, will be captained by Aiden Markram. They have retained a strong core from last season and possess plenty of firepower with the likes of Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert, Liam Dawson, and Gus Atkinson. Having won their last two completed meetings against London Spirit, the visitors will head into the contest with confidence.
LNS vs MSG, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 23, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Lord’s, London
LNS vs MSG Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 6 | London Spirit Won: 2 | Manchester Super Giants Won: 3 | No Result: 1
Lord’s Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s is expected to offer an even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should enjoy some assistance with the new ball as the surface is likely to provide seam movement and consistent bounce during the early stages of the innings. Batters who negotiate the initial spell can play their shots with confidence thanks to the true pace of the wicket and the quick outfield.
Spinners are also expected to have a role, particularly during the middle phase, where changes of pace and intelligent use of the larger square boundaries could prove effective. A first-innings score in the region of 155-170 should be competitive, and the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
Squads
London Spirit: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone (c), James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Adam Milne, Tymal Mills, Adam Zampa, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Andrew Tye, Mason Crane, Kiran Carlson, James Rew
Manchester Super Giants: Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Leus du Plooy, Heinrich Klaasen, Paul Walter, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad, Sonny Baker, George Scrimshaw, Max Holden, Tom Moores, Adam Finch, Tom Hartley, Tawanda Muyeye, James Sales
LNS vs MSG, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- LNS win the toss and bowl first
- MSG’s powerplay score: 45-50
- MSG’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- MSG win the toss and bowl first
- LNS’ powerplay score: 40-45
- LNS’ total score: 150-160
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
