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In an exciting face-off slated for Tuesday at the iconic Kennington Oval, Oval Invincibles are all set to clash with London Spirit in Match 21 of The Hundred 2023.
When the two titans clashed earlier this season, the Invincibles clinched a commendable three-wicket victory, with Sunil Narine stealing the spotlight due to his outstanding all-around performance.
OVI vs LNS: Team Previews
Oval Invincibles
Having truly justified their name 'Invincibles,' the team currently stands atop the points table. Their track record so far includes three victories, a draw, and a sole defeat in five outings. Their recent 41-run loss to Birmingham Phoenix, however, exposed some chinks in their armour.
The team conceded a massive 160 runs, while their batting lineup crumbled to just 119. Keen on reclaiming their dominant streak, the Invincibles will be raring to regain their early-season form.
London Spirit
On the other hand, London Spirit's journey this year can best be described as stormy. Their campaign commenced with a narrow defeat against the Invincibles. Unfortunately, their next two games ended in No Results due to unfavourable weather conditions. However, a thrilling two-run win over the Trent Rockets has somewhat revived their spirits.
Currently seated sixth on the table, the team is armed with four points from four games. Upbeat by their recent success, the Spirit will be eager to settle scores against the Invincibles and continue with the winning momentum.
OVI vs LNS: Match Details
Date & Time | August 15, 11:00 PM IST |
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Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode |
OVI vs LNS: Pitch Report
The fast bowlers are expected to be in their element at The Oval, particularly during the initial overs. On average, teams have set a first innings score of around 140. However, in the last game here, the team batting first set a huge target of 186, leaving the chasers in the dust at a paltry 92. Given these dynamics, the captain winning the toss might be inclined to bat first.
OVI vs LNS: Probable Playing 11
Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Ross Whiteley, Sam Billings (c & wk), Sam Curran, James Neesham, Sunil Narine, Zak Chappell, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson
London Spirit: Zak Crawley, Adam Rossington (WK), Daniel Lawrence (c), Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Ravi Bopara, Matthew Critchley, Chris Wood, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall
OVI vs LNS: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers: Adam Rossington, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Daniel Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Will Jacks, Ross Whiteley
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Daniel Worrall, Nathan Sowter, Spener Johnson
Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-Captain: Daniel Lawrence
OVI vs LNS: Winner Prediction
Considering their form and track record against the opponent, Oval Invincibles are the favourites to beat London Spirit.