Jason Roy in action for Oval Invincibles [X.com]
The stage is set for the Men's Hundred to witness a new winner this time around, as table-toppers Oval Invincibles are poised to meet second successive finalists Manchester Originals for bragging rights of the 2023 edition. The match will be played at the iconic Lord's Stadium in London on August 27.
OVI vs MNR: Team Previews
Oval Invincibles
Oval Invincibles flogged every opponent, sans Birmingham Phoenix, on their way to the finals. Registering six wins against a solitary defeat, the Invincibles finished the league stage at the top of the points table. In their previous meeting against Originals earlier in the competition, they handed the Jos Buttler-led side a 94-run larruping at The Oval.
Manchester Originals
Manchester Originals secured four wins from their eight fixtures and edged past Welsh Fire through a superior net run rate to storm into the Eliminator. In their recent outing at the knockout, Buttler and co. made a mockery of Southern Brave's mammoth 196 by hunting it down with four balls to spare. Originals' imminent title shootout against Invincibles marks their second successive final in The Hundred, having lost the bragging rights to Trent Rockets last year.
OVI vs MNR: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | August 27, 10:30 PM IST |
Venue | Lord’s, London |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode |
MNR vs SOB: Lord’s Pitch Report
The Lord's surface is generally conducive for batters, with something on offer for the pacers, especially with the new ball. This season, the average first innings total at the venue has been 162 across three completed matches. Considering the recent results here, the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first in the final.
OVI vs MNR: Probable Playing 11
Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), James Neesham, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson.
Manchester Originals: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Max Holden, Laurie Evans, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Calvin Harrison, Joshua Little, Zaman Khan and Richard Gleeson.
OVI vs MNR: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers | Jos Buttler, Philip Salt |
Batters | Will Jacks, Jason Roy |
All-Rounders | Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Jamie Overton, Paul Walter |
Bowlers | Joshua Little, Adam Zampa, Gus Atkinson |
Captain | Jos Buttler/Tom Curran |
Vice-Captain | Will Jacks |
OVI vs MNR: Winner Prediction
Table-toppers Oval Invincibles will start as favourites to defeat Manchester Originals and bag their maiden Men's Hundred title.