The Hundred 2022, OI vs BP: Preview, Team Analysis, Fantasy Tips and Dream11

Moeen Ali in action [PC: Twitter]

The 23rd match of the ongoing Men's Hundred will see Oval Invincibles crossing swords against Birmingham Phoenix in London tomorrow at 11.00 PM IST. 

Pitch Report: The average score at the iconic Oval has been 161.13 in this season so far. It indicates that the wicket primarily assists the batters. As both teams have power-packed batting units, we expect a high-scoring affair tomorrow.

Team Analysis

Oval Invincibles

Possible Strategy: 

• Birmingham skipper Moeen Ali averages just three against Mohammad Hasnain in T20Is. So, we might see Oval using Hasnain as soon as Moeen enters the middle in this match. 

Threat: 

Will Smeed [PC: Twitter]

• Will Smeed has struck at an incredible rate of 300 against Sunil Narine. If Oval's two left-arm seamers, Reece Topley and Sam Curran don't get him out early, then he might emerge as a threat to the legendary spinner. 

Opportunity: 

• Birmingham's finishers, Matthew Wade and Benny Howell collectively average just 14.53 against left-arm seamers since 2021. This provides Reece Topley and Sam Curran the opportunity to dismiss this deadly duo cheaply. 

Birmingham Phoenix 

Possible Strategy: 

• Sam Curran has averaged a mere 6.67 against right-arm off-spinners in T20s since 2022. If he is promoted up the order like the last game, we might see Moeen Ali introducing himself straightaway against him. Further, Moeen has dismissed Curran once, conceding a run in T20s.  

Threat: 

Will Jacks [PC: Twitter]

• Will Jacks has struck at a magnificent rate of 166.77 against right-arm pacers in the powerplay since 2021. Therefore, he could emerge as a threat to Birmingham's opening bowler, Kane Richardson. 

Opportunity: 

• Oval Invincibles have a RHB-heavy batting lineup, having five right-handers in their top seven. Barring Jordan Cox, all others have an ordinary collective record against right-arm leg spinners, which provides Imran Tahir an opportunity to weave his magic in the game. 

CREX 11 Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keeper: Jordan Cox
Batters: Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Miles Hammond
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Reece Topley, Kane Richardson, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain

Captain: Moeen Ali
Vice Captain: Sunil Narine

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