The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds

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Market context

Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds meet in The Hundred on 11 August 2026, a twenty-over format fixture in the English domestic cricket calendar. The current market probability of 100% YES reflects either a technical settlement state or an extreme skew in backer conviction toward one outcome. Given the settlement window closes on 18 August—a week after the scheduled match—the market is pricing certainty that a result will be declared under the competition's playing conditions, which treat DLS adjustments, over-rate penalties, and Super Over outcomes as ordinary wins.

Historical precedent in The Hundred shows that fixture cancellations or no-results remain rare despite English weather patterns. Since the tournament's inception in 2021, weather-enforced abandonment has occurred in fewer than 3% of matches, and the format's condensed schedule typically allows rescheduling within the tournament window. The 100% probability suggests traders are discounting the likelihood of a washout or forfeit scenario entirely, a positioning that depends heavily on the August weather forecast and any pre-match team or ground disruptions.

Key variables to monitor include squad availability announcements in the fortnight before 11 August, particularly for overseas players returning from international commitments, and any ground maintenance issues at the scheduled venue. Recent reporting on The Hundred's 2026 fixture list has emphasised fixture congestion in August, which could affect team preparation or player rotation decisions. Traders should track official ECB communications regarding weather contingencies and any late changes to the match schedule, as these would be the primary catalysts to shift the current extreme probability.

Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

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