Sam Curran and Will Jacks will be Oval's key players [X]
On Thursday, Oval Invincibles will cross swords against Southern Brave in match 22 of The Hundred 2024. The high-octane clash is scheduled at the iconic Kennington Oval in London.
OVI vs SOB: Team Previews
Oval Invincibles
Led by Sam Billings, Oval Invincibles have had a stellar campaign in the competition, occupying the second spot in the points table with four wins in five matches.
In their most recent encounter, the defending champions pipped Manchester Originals by three runs to boost their playoff qualification chances.
Barring Sam Curran's all-round masterclass, the consistency of their bowlers, particularly Adam Zampa and Nathan Sowter.
After failing in the initial matches, Will Jacks finally regained his mojo in the last game, smashing a whirlwind cameo before falling prey to Wayne Madsen's stunning catch.
So, considering their recent form, the Invincibles are expected to give Southern Brave a run for their money in this match.
Southern Brave
On a similar note, Southern Brave have been phenomenal in the tournament, securing the top position in the eight-team standings.
As anyone would expect, Hampshire's legend James Vince has emerged as their wrecker-in-chief with the bat, amassing the most runs in The Hundred 2024.
However, they would expect better returns from the rest of their batters, particularly Leus du Plooy, Kieron Pollard and Laurie Evans.
On the contrary, the Brave's bowling unit has stepped up to the occasion, with Chris Jordan, Craig Overton and Tymal Mills running a rampage in the competition.
OVI vs SOB: Match details and Live streaming
Information | Details |
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Date and Time | August 8, 11.00 PM IST |
Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
Live broadcast and streaming | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV, FanCode |
OVI vs SOB: Kennington Oval pitch report
The surface at Kennington Oval generally assists batters and spinners. The batters will enjoy the track's pace and bounce to score runs, while the spinners will find a hint of assistance throughout the game.
Meanwhile, the pacers will rely on cutters and variations to succeed at this venue. Considering the recent results, expect the toss-winner to bat first.
OVI vs SOB: Probable playing XIs
Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (C/WK), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Southern Brave: James Vince (C), Alex Davies (WK), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs
OVI vs SOB: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Roles | Players |
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Wicket-keepers | Alex Davies, Sam Billings |
Batters | James Vince |
All-rounders | Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Will Jacks, Craig Overton, Kieron Pollard |
Bowlers | Adam Zampa, Tymal Mills, Nathan Sowter |
Captain | Sam Curran/Will Jacks |
Vice Captain | James Vince |
OVI vs SOB: Winner Prediction
Given it's a battle of the table-toppers, expect a nail-biting clash at the Kennington Oval. However, given they have a more balanced squad, Oval Invincibles will likely emerge victorious in this match.