The Hundred 2023, LNS vs OVI | Match Preview, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Cricket Tips & Prediction
Oval Invincibles players in 2022 (Twitter)
London Spirit will host Oval Invincibles in the third match of The Hundred Men’s 2023 season. The contest, set to be played at the iconic Lord’s Stadium in London, marks the opening fixture for both sides in this tournament.
LNS vs OVI: Team Previews
London Spirit
Three successive defeats towards the end disrupted London Spirit’s high-flying campaign last season, and they eventually finished third in the competition. Led by Dan Lawrence this season, the Spirit will be looking forward to capitalising on their home advantage in their opening game to set the tone early in the tournament.
Oval Invincibles
On the other hand, Oval Invincibles failed to qualify for the knockouts by a game in 2022. They secured four wins from their eight outings to finish fifth on the points table. With two back-to-back league stage exits in successive seasons, the Invincibles will aim for a top-three finish this time.
LNS vs OVI: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time: August 2, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s, London
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode
LNS vs OVI: Lord’s Pitch Report
The conditions at the Lord’s Cricket Ground are known to be conducive for batters, with some assistance on offer for the pacers as well. The average first innings total here last season ranged around 144. In the four matches played at the venue back in 2022, the chasing sides won twice and lost twice.
LNS vs OVI: Probable Playing 11
London Spirit: Dan Lawrence (c), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Matthew Wade (wk), Liam Dawson, Adam Rossington, Daryl Mitchell, Mason Crane, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood and Daniel Worrall.
Oval Invincibles: Sam Billings (c and wk), Jason Roy, Heinrich Klaasen, Ross Whiteley, James Neesham, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Tom Lawes and Nathan Sowter.
LNS vs OVI: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Billings
Batters: Zak Crawley, Will Jacks, Ross Whiteley
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, James Neesham, Tom Curran
Bowlers: Chris Wood, Mason Crane
Captain: Sam Billings
Vice-Captain: Matthew Wade
LNS vs OVI: Winner Prediction
Considering last season’s track record and home advantage, London Spirit will be considered favourites to upstage the Oval Invincibles.