The Hundred Men's 2026: Match 21, MSG vs WEF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Hundred match between Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire?

The Manchester Super Giants (MSG) will take on Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 21 of The Hundred Men's 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Wednesday, August 5.

The two teams head into this contest with contrasting momentum. Manchester Super Giants have had a mixed campaign, winning two of their five matches to sit fifth on the points table with eight points. Despite their inconsistent results, the likes of Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen have impressed with the bat, while Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker have led the bowling attack.

Meanwhile, Welsh Fire have emerged as one of the standout teams this season, occupying second place in the standings with four wins from five matches. They have enjoyed contributions across departments, with Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Rachin Ravindra anchoring the batting, while Sam Cook and Lockie Ferguson have delivered crucial breakthroughs with the ball.

The surface at Old Trafford is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy swing and seam movement with the new ball, particularly under lights. As the innings progresses, batting should become easier, while spinners could also have a role to play during the middle phase. Chasing has generally been a preferred option at the venue.

Aiden Markram(c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

Philip Salt(w/c), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook

Jos Buttler has been in sublime form this season and is currently among the leading run-scorers in the competition. The wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 226 runs in five innings at an outstanding average of 75.33 and a strike rate of 167.40, including three half-centuries. If he gets going at the top, he could once again lay the foundation for a big Manchester Super Giants total.

Sam Cook has been one of Welsh Fire's most dependable bowlers this season. The right-arm seamer has claimed six wickets in five matches while maintaining an economy rate of 8.26. His ability to exploit the new-ball conditions at Old Trafford could make him a key player in this crucial encounter.