114/10 (17.2)
CR : 6.58
171/3 (20.0)
CR : 8.55
Manchester Originals won by 57 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Jos Buttler
64(45)
Over 18
Northern Superchargers 114/10
Jacob Duffy0(1)
Adil Rashid5(6)
Sonny Baker3-21(17 b)
What a way to end the match. Bull's eye from Sonny Baker and Jacob Duffy had no chance of negating it. A hat-trick to boot as well for Baker as he took a wicket off the last ball of the previous set.
MO won by 57 runs
9:39 PM IST, 5:09 PM local time: Manchester Originals win by 57 runs.
For a batting line-up studded with heavyweights like Salt, Buttler and Klaasen, the returns before today had been grossly underwhelming. For the large part of the first four matches, the Originals failed to sustain momentum through the middle. They were getting the desired sprightly starts, but the lack of form shown by Buttler and Klaasen meant that they struggled to put a big score on the board. Not today though!
Both of those star wicket-keeper batters came to the party. Buttler scored a responsible 65* off 45 balls and Klaasen notched up an entertaining 50* off 25 balls. And hence, despite a poor start today, the hosts were able to notch up an imposing 171/3 off their 100 balls.
Perhaps, it was the exuberance that Rachin Ravindra brought that rubbed onto everyone. His 14-ball-31 was effervescent and riveting. Then, he also delivered the goods with the ball in hand as Manchester Originals handed Northern Superchargers a thrashing.
The visitors were, by no means, out of the contest at the halfway mark. After all, even their line-up consists of stars like Malan, Brook, Miller and Crawley. But some terrific bowling thwarted their ambitions. Perhaps, Crawley is the only one who can say that he got out playing a poor shot. Maybe Brook to an extent. But the rest were routed out by the bowlers.
Josh Tongue was the most impressive. He showed sheer pace — constantly registering readings of 90 mph or thereabouts. And in between would slow it down by almost 20 mph to catch the batters off guard. He picked three wickets. However, it is the other three wicket haul that will be talked about more. Sonny Baker's came off three consecutive deliveries he sent down — albeit spread across different sets — thereby giving him a hat-trick.
For a batting line-up studded with heavyweights like Salt, Buttler and Klaasen, the returns before today had been grossly underwhelming. For the large part of the first four matches, the Originals failed to sustain momentum through the middle. They were getting the desired sprightly starts, but the lack of form shown by Buttler and Klaasen meant that they struggled to put a big score on the board. Not today though!
Both of those star wicket-keeper batters came to the party. Buttler scored a responsible 65* off 45 balls and Klaasen notched up an entertaining 50* off 25 balls. And hence, despite a poor start today, the hosts were able to notch up an imposing 171/3 off their 100 balls.
Perhaps, it was the exuberance that Rachin Ravindra brought that rubbed onto everyone. His 14-ball-31 was effervescent and riveting. Then, he also delivered the goods with the ball in hand as Manchester Originals handed Northern Superchargers a thrashing.
The visitors were, by no means, out of the contest at the halfway mark. After all, even their line-up consists of stars like Malan, Brook, Miller and Crawley. But some terrific bowling thwarted their ambitions. Perhaps, Crawley is the only one who can say that he got out playing a poor shot. Maybe Brook to an extent. But the rest were routed out by the bowlers.
Josh Tongue was the most impressive. He showed sheer pace — constantly registering readings of 90 mph or thereabouts. And in between would slow it down by almost 20 mph to catch the batters off guard. He picked three wickets. However, it is the other three wicket haul that will be talked about more. Sonny Baker's came off three consecutive deliveries he sent down — albeit spread across different sets — thereby giving him a hat-trick.
Jos Buttler has been named as the 'Hero of the Match'.
Jos Buttler (Hero of the Match): "Let a couple of games slip, so had to win to get the momentum. Had to stay patient and not get frustrated if you are not timing the ball. We had set batters and that was crucial. High class players and that is the marker of what you need to put in as a high class team. Had set plans and looked to put pressure on them with the asking rate.
Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue bring pace to the table, Scott Currie is a little bit different while Noor Ahmad brings some X-factor. Really exciting attack. When we put on a performance like that with bat and ball, it is exciting. Really great to see so many fans enjoying a rare sunny day in Manchester."
Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue bring pace to the table, Scott Currie is a little bit different while Noor Ahmad brings some X-factor. Really exciting attack. When we put on a performance like that with bat and ball, it is exciting. Really great to see so many fans enjoying a rare sunny day in Manchester."
Biggest win by runs against Northern Superchargers in The Hundred (Men):
81 by Manchester Originals, Manchester, 2023
57 by Manchester Originals, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
47 by Trent Rockets, Leeds, 2024
81 by Manchester Originals, Manchester, 2023
57 by Manchester Originals, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
47 by Trent Rockets, Leeds, 2024
Biggest win by runs for Manchester Originals in The Hundred (Men):
81 vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2023
79 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Birmingham, 2022
68 vs Southern Brave, Southampton, 2022
57 vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
49 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Manchester, 2023
81 vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2023
79 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Birmingham, 2022
68 vs Southern Brave, Southampton, 2022
57 vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
49 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Manchester, 2023
Hattrick in The Hundred (Men):
Imran Tahir for Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, Birmingham, 2021
Tymal Mills for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Cardiff, 2023
Sam Curran for Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, Lord’s, 2024
Sonny Baker for Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
Imran Tahir for Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, Birmingham, 2021
Tymal Mills for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Cardiff, 2023
Sam Curran for Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, Lord’s, 2024
Sonny Baker for Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, Manchester, 2025, This Match*
So, that is it from myself, Karthik Raj and co-commentators, Deepak Prakash and Darpan as we wrap up the coverage of this fixture. A note of thanks to our scorer, Manish Bishnoi as well. Do switch over to our coverage of the CPL or stay tuned for the 2nd game of the Hundred tonight.