The Hundred 2024 OVI vs LNS: Match 26 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

Sam Curran in action for the Oval Invincibles (x.com)

Defending champions Oval Invincibles will cross paths with a struggling London Spirit unit in match number 26 of The Hundred Men’s 2024 season. The much-awaited contest, marking the penultimate league fixture for both sides this tournament, will be staged at The Kennington Oval in London on Sunday, August 11 and the action will commence from 7:00 PM IST onwards.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

OVI vs LNS Head-to-Head Stats

Oval Invincibles and London Spirit have gone up against each other seven times since the inception of The Hundred back in 2021. In terms of head-to-head battles, it is the Invincibles who hold a far superior record over their Spirit counterparts. Moreover, the Oval Invincibles also won the previous London derby that took place a week ago at Lord’s.

OVI vs LNS Pitch Report

The conditions at London’s The Oval seems to be providing considerable assistance to fast bowlers off late, with something on offer for the spinners as well in the middle overs. The average first innings total at the venue this Men’s The Hundred 2024 season has turned out to be a lowly 117. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first, as evidenced by the recent results.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• As per the pitch report, selecting wicket-taking pace options for the new-ball and quality spinners for the middle overs will be considered as an ideal combination for the fantasy playing XI.
• In a bid to earn effective points from the fantasy contests, the batting composition should include an explosive top-order as well as crafty middle-order batters who can adapt to the situation.

OVI vs LNS Fantasy Cricket Tips

Oval Invincibles Heavy Fantasy XI

• Oval Invincibles all-rounder Sam Curran has emerged as one of the leading run-scorers of the season, and the highest from his franchise, cracking 176 runs from five innings at an average of 44. Apart from Curran, fiery left-hander Dawid Malan is the only other Invincibles batter to have tallied over 100 runs this season.
• Oval Invincibles easily holds the best bowling attack among all teams this season. Speed demon Sam Curran and overseas spinner Adam Zampa have both snapped 13 wickets each to lead the wicket-taking charts, thus making them ideal candidates to be selected in the fantasy XI in case of picking an Oval Invincibles-heavy team.

London Spirit Heavy Fantasy XI

• London Spirit batting department will once again be expected to be led by Keaton Jennings (106 runs from three innings) and West Indies dynamite Shimron Hetmyer (115 runs from six innings).
• Among the bowlers, all-rounder Liam Dawson and fast bowler Olly Stone have roared the most for the London Spirit franchise this Men’s The Hundred 2024 season, considering the two cricketers have seized seven and six wickets respectively.

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OVI vs LNS Winner Prediction

Owing to superior season form, head-to-head record and familiarity with the home conditions; defending champions Oval Invincibles will be considered as outright favorites to defeat a struggling London Spirit unit in match number 26 of the Men’s The Hundred 2024 season.

OVI vs LNS Top Player Picks

Sam Curran (OVI)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 176 runs and 13 wickets from 6 matches
• Sam Curran has emerged as one of the highest run-makers as well as the highest wicket-taker of the season to exhibit remarkable all-round brilliance for the Oval Invincibles franchise.

Adam Zampa (OVI)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 13 wickets from 6 matches
• Oval Invincibles’ Australian import Adam Zampa remained the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing season for a few weeks until he was joined by teammate Sam Curran at the top of the leaderboard. The crafty leg-spinner has claimed three three-wicket hauls in the process, all in winning causes, and is averaging an impressive 11.15.

Liam Dawson (LNS)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 101 runs and 7 wickets in 6 matches
• Liam Dawson will start out as one of the key members of the London Spirit unit owing to his imperial all-round dexterity. Apart from amassing over 100 runs this season at an astonishing strike-rate of nearly 141, the crafty all-rounder has also claimed seven wickets through his spin bowling trade.

Keaton Jennings (LNS)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 106 runs in 3 matches
• In just three appearances this season, London Spirit batter Keaton Jennings has tallied 106 runs at an impressive average of 53. In his latest outing against Manchester Originals at Lord’s, the left-handed opener smacked an unbeaten 61 in a tense run-chase.

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OVI vs LNS Differential Picks

Tom Curran (OVI)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 4 wickets in 4 matches
• After going wicketless in three successive games, Oval Invincibles fast bowling all-rounder Tom Curran dismantled Southern Brave with figures of 4-24 in his most-recent outing in London.

Andre Russell (LNS)

• The Hundred Men’s 2024 stats: 86 runs in 6 matches
• Andre Russell may not have been in the best of form off late, but the dazzling West Indies all-rounder has blasted his 86 runs at a strike-rate of 159.25. A couple of weeks ago against Birmingham Phoenix, the T20 batting behemoth pounded 37 unbeaten runs from just 20 balls. Moreover, Andre Russell is also a handy pace exponent with the ball, especially during the middle overs of the innings.

OVI vs LNS Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.

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OVI vs LNS Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Oval Invincibles: 6 players, London Spirit: 5 players

OVI vs LNS Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues 

Oval Invincibles: 6 players, London Spirit: 5 players

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