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Breaking Down The Hundred: Betting Recap from Opening Matches & Momentum Picks

Good morning, cricket fans and odds-watchers. The Hundred is back, and if the opening matches taught us anything, it’s that bookies already have their favorites, but the pitch has a way of humbling everyone.

Early Favourites

Oval Invincible’s kicked things off as the clear men’s favorite, floating around +330. After winning in 2023 and 2024, they’ve got that “we’ve done this before” swagger. Southern Brave and Manchester Originals weren’t far behind, at +400 and +500 respectively. For the women, the Invincibles were again the top pick at around 4/1, with Welsh Fire and Southern Brave chasing them down at about 9/2.

Opening Matches & Odds

Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave was basically a coin toss in the betting lines. Northern Superchargers were slight favourites over Welsh Fire, while Birmingham Phoenix got the nod over Trent Rockets. These weren’t blowout predictions—more like “we’ll see, but we’re leaning home team.”

Early Takeaways

• Continuity counts. The Oval Invincibles are being backed because they’ve kept their core and know how to win.
• The Manchester Originals are a tempting outsider. They had a rough 2024, but Buttler, Salt, Anderson, and Klaasen make them dangerous.
• In the women’s game, Welsh Fire could be the spoiler if they get rolling.
• Player markets are juicy—Jos Buttler for most runs, Noor Ahmad for most wickets, and Laura Wolvaardt or Sophie Glenn for those wanting women’s player props.

Momentum Picks After Matchday 1

If the Invincibles start strong, you might think about fading them later when the odds shorten too much. Originals could still be worth an early flutter. Northern Superchargers (women) and Welsh Fire (men) are your potential momentum grabbers if they pull off an early upset. And if Buttler or Glenn go ballistic in the opener, their player props won’t stay at good value for long.

Bottom line: If you want the safe route, stick with Oval Invincibles. If you like your bets with a dash of chaos, keep an eye on the Originals and Welsh Fire. The early market says steady hands win… but The Hundred loves an upset.

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