SOB vs MO Dream11 Prediction, Match 26, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Playing XI, Pitch Report

SOB vs MO Dream11 Prediction: Southern Brave host Manchester Super Giants (MO) in Match 26 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday, August 8, with the men’s contest starting at 6:00 PM local time. MO arrive off a statement win that saw Jos Buttler make cricket history, while Southern Brave look to build on a solid recent run at home. Here is the full SOB vs MO Dream11 prediction, covering match details, form guide, pitch report, and playing XI.

Note: MO refers to Manchester Super Giants, the franchise previously known as Manchester Originals before its 2026 rebrand.

SOB vs MO Match Details

• Match: Southern Brave (SOB) vs Manchester Super Giants (MO), 26th Match, The Hundred Men’s 2026
• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM local (BST)
• Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• TV/Streaming: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Mix

The Story Behind This Match: Buttler Makes History

Manchester Super Giants snapped a three-match losing streak in style in their previous outing, thrashing Welsh Fire by nine wickets. In the process, Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s career aggregate of 14,803 runs, striking an unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls that included three consecutive sixes off Marco Jansen. Tim Seifert was named Player of the Match for his own unbeaten 62, as MO chased down 156 with 31 balls to spare. The win also pushed Super Giants back into playoff contention, though they have now played a game more than most of the chasing pack.

Southern Brave head into this contest with momentum of their own, having won two of their last three matches, including victories over Birmingham Phoenix and London Spirit, with a loss to Welsh Fire sandwiched in between. Marcus Stoinis has been Southern Brave’s standout all-rounder throughout the season, leading the side’s wicket-taking column and contributing regularly with the bat.

SOB vs MO Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton has generally been regarded as a bowler-friendly venue in T20 cricket, with historical match totals sitting lower than at many other Hundred venues. Fast bowlers can expect good carry and bounce, while the pitch typically doesn’t deteriorate significantly, meaning both powerplay hitting and disciplined bowling in the middle overs tend to decide matches here.

SOB vs MO Probable Playing XI

Southern Brave (Probable XI): Jamie Smith (wk), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (c), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid

Manchester Super Giants (Probable XI): Tim Seifert, Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Paul Walter, Liam Dawson, Tom Moores, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

Probable XIs are based on recent squad selections and may change ahead of the toss.

SOB vs MO Players to Watch

Best Batting Picks: Jos Buttler is the standout name in this fixture on the back of his historic innings and record-breaking form, while Marcus Stoinis and Jamie Smith give Southern Brave genuine firepower of their own.

Best Bowling Picks: Marcus Stoinis leads Southern Brave’s wicket-takers this season, while Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid add further depth. For Manchester Super Giants, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue offer a strong new-ball threat.

SOB vs MO Dream11 Team: Suggested Composition

With the Rose Bowl historically favouring bowlers, a balanced SOB vs MO Dream11 team should prioritise proven wicket-takers alongside the tournament’s in-form batters:

• Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler (MO) or Jamie Smith (SOB)
• Batters: Jos Buttler (MO), Tim Seifert (MO), Tristan Stubbs (SOB), David Miller (SOB)
• All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis (SOB), Liam Dawson (MO)
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer (SOB), Adil Rashid (SOB), Gus Atkinson (MO), Josh Tongue (MO)

Captain and Vice-Captain Picks: Jos Buttler is the clear standout captaincy option after becoming T20 cricket’s all-time leading run-scorer in his last innings, with Marcus Stoinis a strong vice-captain pick given his consistent all-round output for Southern Brave.

Dream11 credit values change on a match-by-match basis and are updated on the app closer to the toss, so always confirm final credits and team combinations on the Dream11 app before finalising your team.

SOB vs MO Today Match Prediction

Manchester Super Giants arrive full of confidence and history-making momentum after their nine-wicket demolition of Welsh Fire, with Jos Buttler in the form of his career. Southern Brave, however, have shown real fight at home this season and will fancy their chances on a Rose Bowl surface that has traditionally rewarded disciplined bowling over big scoring — a factor that could level the contest regardless of MO’s recent batting fireworks.

SOB vs MO FAQs

Where is the SOB vs MO match being played?
The match is being played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, Southern Brave’s home ground.

What time does the SOB vs MO match start?
The match starts at 6:00 PM local time on August 8, 2026.

What record did Jos Buttler break in his last match?
Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s career total of 14,803 runs, during Manchester Super Giants’ nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire.

Who should I pick as captain for my SOB vs MO Dream11 team?
Jos Buttler (MO) is the clear leading captaincy pick given his historic recent form, with Marcus Stoinis (SOB) a strong vice-captain option.

Disclaimer: This SOB vs MO Dream11 prediction is intended for informational purposes and is based on publicly available team news, match reports, and pitch reports as of August 7, 2026. Playing XIs are probable line-ups and may change ahead of the toss — always verify final teams before submitting your fantasy squad. This article does not promote or facilitate paid fantasy contests.