Kennington Oval Pitch Report For OVI vs BPH The Hundred 2024 Match

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On Tuesday, Oval Invincibles will lock horns with Birmingham Phoenix on match 1 of The Hundred 2024. The high-octane face-off is scheduled at the iconic Kennington Oval in London. 

Led by Sam Billings, Oval Invincibles enjoyed stellar success last season, as they clinched the trophy by defeating Jos Buttler's Manchester Originals in the final. They look absolutely formidable on paper and would be keen to defend their title. 

On the other hand, the Phoenix had a torrid run in The Hundred 2023, failing to qualify for the knockouts. 

However, they have some really impactful players and could give the Invincibles a run for their money in this match. 

So, as the stage is set for The Hundred 2024 opener, let's see how the surface at Kennington Oval will behave throughout the contest. 


Kennington Oval Pitch Report

The surface at Kennington Oval will favour the batters significantly, with its flat pitch aiding in stroke play. The track generally behaves like a batting beauty, and the batters are expected to enjoy their time in the middle. 

There will be minimal seam movement for the pacers, who will likely rely on variations and cutters to succeed here. Considering the track's nature, expect the batters and death-over bowlers to play key roles. 

The spinners might get a hint of turn, especially in the second half. However, as it's the first match of the season, expect the toss-winner to field first.