Oval Invincibles Secure Back-to-Back Wins Over Manchester Originals in The Hundred

The Oval Invincibles secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2025, completing the chase with 43 balls to spare and marking their second consecutive win of the competition. Bowling first, Invincibles quickly dismantled the Originals’ top order through sharp spells from Jason Behrendorff and Rashid Khan, restricting them to 128 runs. The Originals’ captain, Phil Salt, tried to stabilize the innings but eventually fell to pressure, while the middle and lower order failed to mount a substantial recovery. In response, the Invincibles’ opening pair, Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye, dominated the chase with explosive and composed batting, scoring 61 and 59 respectively, culminating in a 120-run partnership. The victory underscored the Invincibles' strong start to the season and highlighted key performances from Rashid Khan, Behrendorff, and the opening batsmen. Meanwhile, the Originals suffered back-to-back defeats, struggling to find momentum despite some resistance from their top players.