Jos Buttler and Rachin Ravindra’s dynamic batting performance led Manchester Originals to a dominant win against Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. The Originals chased down a target of 140 runs in just 48 balls, winning by 7 wickets and showcasing a powerful display of hitting, with a total of 19 boundaries. The win provides relief to Sanjiv Goenka’s team after a disappointing show in IPL 2025. The Manchester Originals got off to a shaky start, losing two early wickets. However, Buttler and Ravindra’s aggressive partnership turned the tide. Buttler’s quickfire 70 runs off 37 balls, featuring 5 sixes and 7 fours, set the tone. Ravindra added an unbeaten 47 runs from 23 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, ensuring the victory. Northern Superchargers bowlers Jacob Duffy, Rashid Khan, and Tom Lawes each picked up a wicket. Before the Originals’ successful chase, Northern Superchargers’ innings also had a difficult start. David Miller and Samit Patel put together a 59-run stand. Miller scored 30 runs, while Patel scored 42. Northern Superchargers scored 139 runs for 8 wickets. Tom Aspinwall of Manchester Originals took three wickets, while James Anderson and Josh Tongue took two wickets each. Northern Superchargers remain in third position in the standings, while Manchester Originals are in sixth.
