The Hundred 2022: Eliminator- Match Preview, Manchester Originals vs London Spirit

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Manchester Originals take on London Spirit in the men's Hundred Eliminator which will be a do-or-die clash that is scheduled to be played today at 11:00 PM IST. The men's fixture will be played after the women's game and both the games will take place at The Ageas Bowl.

Manchester Originals

The two teams have had a different road to the eliminator which will see one team's journey in the Hundred come to an end. Manchester Originals were defeated thrice in the initial stages of the hundred but have now won five in a row. The 5 game streak included a crucial six-wicket victory over Oval Invincibles while chasing a target of144. They won with a ball remaining.

London Spirit

London Spirit has struggled after seeing their first-choice overseas players depart. They began with four straight wins but have won one of the last four to stumble into third in the group. Eoin Morgan's men did win the regular-season match between the two sides by 52 runs.

Team News

Who is available 

Originals will be without captain Jos Buttler due to a calf injury, but Richard Gleeson is available again after fitness issues. Ollie Robinson is with the England squad ahead of the third Test and is not expected to be released.

London Spirit has Zak Crawley in their ranks for the latter stages after he was retained for the Kia Oval Test. Daniel Bell-Drummond is an option to freshen up the batting line-up if required. Mark Wood is a long-term injury victim.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Manchester Originals: Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Tom Hartley, Matt Parkinson, Richard Gleeson, Josh Little

London Spirit: Zak Crawley, Ben McDermott, Adam Rossington, Eoin Morgan, Dan Lawrence, Ravi Bopara, Liam Dawson, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal, Mason Crane.

Players to watch out for

Manchester Originals

Tristian Stubbs-  He is a clean striker of the ball and has taken the Hundred by storm. He will be a key player for the Originals. If they have to go the distance, he has to fire for them.

Richard Gleesson-  The 34-year-old right-arm quick made his England debut recently and will be looking to make an impact in the latter stages of the hundred.

London Spirit

Eoin Morgan- He is the Captain cool of England, he will be looking to get amongst runs for the London spirit so that he can take his side to the final and win the championship.

Nathan Elis- The Aussie import has been in good form for the London Spirit and will be the gun bowler for the side when it comes to the death overs.