Manchester Originals Squad 2023 & Match Schedule
The Hundred 2023 tournament is just around the corner, and cricket enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for their favorite teams to take the field. One such team that has already created a buzz in the cricketing world is the Manchester Originals. The Manchester Originals squad 2023 is packed with some of the most talented and experienced players, making them a formidable force in the upcoming tournament. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the Manchester Originals squad 2023 and their Manchester Originals schedule 2023. So, buckle up and get ready to witness some thrilling cricket action!
Manchester Originals Franchise Overview
You’ll be glad to know that the Manchester Originals franchise is a top contender in the Hundred 2023 tournament, with their impressive track record as runners-up in the last edition. The team is based in Lancashire and their home ground venue is Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The Manchester Originals squad is made up of some of the best players in the world, making them a force to be reckoned with.
| Captain | Jos Buttler |
| Coach | Simon Katich |
| City | Lancashire |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Home Ground | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Tournament | The Hundred (Men’s) |
Manchester Originals Full Squad 2023
Manchester Originals have an impressive range of talent in this team, including international stars from Sri Lanka, Australia, and Ireland and experienced domestic players. Jos Buttler and Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) provide the Manchester Originals with a potent combination of batting and spin bowling respectively. Ashton Turner (Australia) provides some much-needed all-around ability, whilst Josh Little (Ireland) is a useful left-arm pace bowler. The domestic players provide a strong core, with Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Josh Tongue, Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby, and Mitchell Stanley all having plenty of experience in the game.
The squad contains a good mix of youth and experience, with a number of the players having the potential to become world-class stars in the future. The batting lineup looks formidable, with the likes of Salt, Turner, and Buttler offering plenty of power and finesse. The bowling lineup is also very strong, with Gleeson, Overton, and Hasaranga providing a solid platform from which to launch an attack.
Complete Squad:
Jos Buttler, Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Ashton Turner (Australia), Josh Little (Ireland), Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Josh Tongue, Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby, Mitchell Stanley
Manchester Originals 2023 Schedule and Fixtures
Get ready to witness the electrifying performances of the Manchester Originals as they take on some of the toughest teams in The Hundred 2023 season. The team will be playing a total of eight games in the group stage, starting with their first match against Welsh Fire at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
The complete Manchester Originals schedule 2023 is as follows.
| Date | Match Details |
| Wed, Aug 02 02:00 PM GMT | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, 2nd Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Sat, Aug 05 01:30 PM GMT | 02:30 PM LOCAL | Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, 6th Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Mon, Aug 07 05:30 PM GMT | 06:30 PM LOCAL | Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix, 10th Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Wed, Aug 09 05:30 PM GMT | 06:30 PM LOCAL | Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals, 13th Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Kennington Oval, London |
| Sun, Aug 13 01:30 PM GMT | 02:30 PM LOCAL | Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, 18th Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Headingley, Leeds |
| Thu, Aug 17 05:30 PM GMT | 06:30 PM LOCAL | Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals, 23rd Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Sun, Aug 20 01:30 PM GMT | 02:30 PM LOCAL | Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, 27th Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Wed, Aug 23 05:30 PM GMT | 06:30 PM LOCAL | Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave, 31st Match The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
To make it to the Eliminator, the team would need to win a minimum of five matches with a good net run rate. If they can manage to win 6 to 7 matches in the group stage it would make things easier for them to directly qualify for the Big Final.
