LS vs OI: Jacks, Curran steer Invincibles to a commanding win over Spirit

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Oval Invincibles (OI) prevailed by six wickets over the London Spirit (LS) in Match 27 of the Men's Hundred Competition on Saturday (27 August) at Lord's. 

Sam Curran curtails the flow of Spirit

Opting to bat first, Spirit were devoid of a good start with the dismissals of Ben McDermott and Josh Inglis. It was a breezy 45-run stand between Adam Rossington (36 off 22) and Daniel Lawrence (14 off 14), which put the team back in good stead. 

In the end, Ravi Bopara (19) and Jordan Thompson (27) threatened the opposition to provide a flourish in the death overs but were dismissed by Sam Curran in quick succession. 

Spirit ended their innings on 122/7 in their designated quota of 100 balls. Sam emerged as the best performer for Invincibles with figures of 3/16.  

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Will Jacks leads from the front for visitors

In response to the chase,  Jordan Cox (9) was dismissed early by spinner Liam Dawson. However, the elegant batter Will Jacks was proficient yet again to play a controlled innings. 

At the other end, Rilee Rossouw contributed 24 off 22, to add a 58-runs stand with Jacks, which assured the team of a victory. 

Jacks made his way back to the hut for a well-made 54 off 38, with five fours and two maximums. In the end, Tom Curran hit 19* off 9 to finish the chase, with 14 balls to spare. 

Thompson was the pick of the bowlers for Spirit with two scalps. 

Brief Scores: 

London Spirit- 122/7 (100b)

Adam Rossington 36 (22), Jordan Thompson 27 (19)
Sam Curran 3/16

Oval Invincibles- 124/4 (86)

Will Jacks 54 (38), Rilee Rossouw 24 (22)
Jordan Thompson 2/22

Result: Oval Invincibles won by 6 wickets

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