Manchester Super Giants are gearing up to take on Sunrisers Leeds in the 30th match of the Hundred Men's tournament on Tuesday in Manchester. Largely, both teams have done well in their campaigns; however, they are in a very perplexing situation going into this match. Manchester Super Giants are currently perched third in the points table with four wins and three defeats from seven games.
Following three defeats in a row, they came back strongly, clinching victories against Welsh Fire and Southern Brave. And this match is equally important for them to win to keep their hopes of advancing further in the tournament alive.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Leeds are in a far more comfortable position, having five wins from 7 matches. Sitting on the second position, they are carrying 20 points, having only suffered two defeats.
For Sunrisers Leeds, a victory in this fixture could give them the chance of securing a direct spot in the final. Even if they go down against Manchester Super Giants they still can make it to the eliminator owing to having a healthy NRR.
Head-to-head
Matches - 10
Manchester Super Giants won - 5
Sunrisers Leeds won - 5
Manchester Super Giants probable XI: Tim Seifert, Paul Walter, Jos Buttler (c/wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Michael Bracewell, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Noor Ahmad.
Sunrisers Leeds probable XI: Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley (c), Dan Lawrence, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Abrar Ahmed.