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Northern Superchargers will clash with Oval Invincibles in a high-octane clash that is set to redefine the league standings of The Hundred 2023 at the Headingley, Leeds, on Friday. The last season saw the Invincibles secure a three-wicket win against the Superchargers. As memories of that nail-biting finish linger, the stage is set for another cracker of a game.
NOS vs OVI: Team Previews
Northern Superchargers
Currently holding the second position in The Hundred 2023 points table, Northern Superchargers have had a mixed bag this season. They have a win, a loss, and a no-result in three games. Wayne Parnell's men narrowly edged out Trent Rockets in their last outing by three runs.
Setting a target of 142/5, they restricted the Rockets to 139/7. David Weise's splendid 54 runs and Parnell's stellar three-wicket performance were the match's highlights. Callum Parkinson and Reece Topley also chipped in, scalping two wickets each.
Oval Invincibles
On the other hand, Oval Invincibles, sitting pretty atop the table, have been in sublime form. Their ledger in the tournament reflects two wins and a thrilling tie. Dominating their last game, they crushed Manchester Originals by a whopping 94 runs.
With a score of 186/5, they decimated Manchester, who could muster only 92 runs. Heinrich Klaasen and Jason Roy stole the show with impressive fifties, while Sunil Narine and Spencer Johnson made significant inroads with three wickets apiece.
NOS vs OVI: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time | August 11, 11:00 PM IST |
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Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode |
NOS vs OVI: Headingley Pitch Report
The toss could play a pivotal role, given the average first innings score at Headingley hovers around 160, and the chasing teams have a victory rate of more than 60% here. The stats hint that the winning captain might opt to bowl first, hoping to utilize early conditions for the new-ball bowlers before chasing down a target.
NOS vs OVI: Probable Playing 11
Northern Superchargers: Tom Banton (wk), Matthew Short, Harry Brook, Adam Hose, Saif Zaib, Brydon Carse, David Wiese, Wayne Parnell (c), Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson
Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Spence Johnson, Nathan Sowter
NOS vs OVI: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper | Jordan Cox |
Batters | Harry Brook, Heinrich Klaasen, Will Jacks |
All-Rounders | Matthew Short, Sam Curran, Sunil Narine |
Bowlers | Reece Topley, Wayne Parnell, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson |
Captain | Sam Curran/Reece Topley |
Vice-Captain | Gus Atkinson |
NOS vs OVI: Winner Prediction
Oval Invincibles will start as the favourites to win this contest.