London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Playing 11 & Pitch Report | The Hundred 2026, July 23
London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants today: full Dream11 prediction, playing 11, pitch report & stats for The Hundred 2026 Match 3 at Lord’s, July 23.
London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants — The Hundred 2026 Preview, July 23
Today’s marquee fixture in The Hundred 2026 sees London Spirit host Manchester Super Giants at Lord’s in Match 3 of the men’s and women’s competitions. It’s a big day for both franchises: London Spirit open their home campaign under Liam Livingstone after a disappointing previous season, while Manchester Super Giants — rebranded from Manchester Originals — begin life under new captain Aiden Markram. The women’s match at Lord’s kicks things off in the afternoon, followed by the men’s contest in the evening.
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Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants, Match 3 |
| Competition | The Hundred 2026 (Men’s & Women’s) |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date | Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
| Women’s Match Time | 1:45 PM local (6:15 PM IST) |
| Men’s Match Time | 5:30 PM local (10:00 PM IST) |
| TV in India | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming in India | JioHotstar |
London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants — Squads & Stats
| Detail | London Spirit | Manchester Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Captain | Liam Livingstone | Aiden Markram |
| Key overseas players (M) | Dewald Brevis, Adam Zampa, Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert, Noor Ahmad |
| Women’s Captain | Charlie Dean | Meg Lanning |
| Key overseas players (W) | Grace Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Deandra Dottin | Meg Lanning, Sophie Ecclestone, Kathryn Bryce |
| Last season | Missed Men’s playoffs | Missed Women’s playoffs narrowly |
Both franchises have rebuilt heavily under new ownership groups this season, and neither has a settled recent head-to-head to lean on given the wave of squad changes across The Hundred this year.
Lord’s Pitch Report
Lord’s has produced mixed conditions for Hundred cricket in recent seasons — London Spirit were bowled out cheaply in their opening game last year before later posting totals well above 160 as the surface eased up through the tournament. Conditions have generally rewarded batters who can rotate the strike against spin in the middle overs, with the square boundaries offering true bounce for the quicker bowlers early on. A used surface with good carry is expected, and dew is unlikely to be a major factor at this time of year.
Players to Watch — Key Match-Winners
Jos Buttler — Manchester’s Middle-Order Match-Winner
Buttler headlines a strong Manchester Super Giants top order and remains one of the format’s most destructive finishers. His experience at the top of white-ball batting orders makes him a strong captaincy candidate whenever conditions are true.
Liam Livingstone — London Spirit’s Talismanic Captain
Livingstone leads London Spirit’s rebuild with license to play his natural attacking game from the top or middle order, and his part-time spin offers useful control in the middle overs at a ground that can assist slower bowlers.
Meg Lanning — Manchester Women’s Star Recruit
Lanning captains a strong Manchester Super Giants Women side and brings a proven big-match batting record to a middle order that also features Sophie Ecclestone’s world-class spin.
Grace Harris — London Spirit Women’s Power-Hitter
Harris was among the competition’s most consistent hitters last season and gives London Spirit Women real firepower up top against a Manchester attack that will lean heavily on Ecclestone’s spin.
Dream11 Prediction — Suggested Playing XIs
London Spirit (Men’s, Probable): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone (c), James Rew, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Tymal Mills, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Adam Milne
Manchester Super Giants (Men’s, Probable): Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Paul Walter, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Win Probability
We give London Spirit a 55% win probability against Manchester Super Giants’ 45%, based on home conditions at Lord’s, a settled top order featuring Livingstone and Brevis, and the extra runs typically available to the home side later in the tournament — offset by Manchester’s greater depth of proven international finishers in Buttler and Klaasen.
🎯 Differential Pick
Leus du Plooy (Manchester Super Giants) — likely to have low ownership in a Buttler/Livingstone-heavy pool, but his middle-order role and ability to accelerate against spin make him a genuine differential if Manchester bat first on a used surface.
Suggested Dream11 Team
- WK: Jos Buttler
- BAT: Liam Livingstone, Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram
- AR: Heinrich Klaasen, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson
- BOWL: David Willey, Adam Zampa, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad
- ⭐ Captain: Jos Buttler | 🔵 Vice-Captain: Liam Livingstone
Where to Watch London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants Live Today
📺 TV: Star Sports Network 📱 Live Streaming: JioHotstar 🕒 Women’s Match: 6:15 PM IST | Men’s Match: 10:00 PM IST
FAQs — London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants
Q1. When is London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants today? Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lord’s — the women’s match starts at 6:15 PM IST and the men’s match at 10:00 PM IST.
Q2. Where can I watch The Hundred 2026 live in India? Live telecast is on the Star Sports Network, with streaming on JioHotstar.
Q3. Who captains London Spirit and Manchester Super Giants? Liam Livingstone captains London Spirit Men, while Aiden Markram leads Manchester Super Giants Men. Charlie Dean captains London Spirit Women, and Meg Lanning leads Manchester Super Giants Women.
Q4. Who should I pick as captain for Dream11 today? Jos Buttler is our top pick given his middle-order finishing ability, with Liam Livingstone as a strong vice-captain option in home conditions.
Q5. What is the average first-innings score at Lord’s in The Hundred? Scores have varied widely, from as low as 80 to 180+, with conditions typically easing as matches progress through the tournament.
