Oval Invincibles’ quest for a maiden title
| Date | August 18, 2024 |
| Time | 10:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord's, London |
| Format | 100-Ball Cricket |
| Series | The Hundred 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Will Jacks has odds of 2.70 to be the Oval Invincibles' best batsman.
- James Vince has odds of 2.60 to be the Southern Brave's best batsman.
- Adam Zampa has odds of 3.35 to be Oval Invincibles' best bowler
- Tymal Mills has odds of 3.55 to be the Southern Brave's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the big final in The Hundred, 2024. The Oval Invincibles, who have enjoyed a brilliant season, will aim for their first title as they take on the defending champions Southern Brave. The Invincibles have been consistent and enjoy a good record against Southern Brave. They shall start with favorable odds in this game. Southern Brave defeated the Birmingham Phoenix in a thrilling Eliminator that went to the Super Over. It is the fourth final for the team, and they won the title last year. The players know the pressure of a big contest and shall look to perform well. Both teams have played well this year, and we expect a cracker of a contest in the final.
Oval Invincibles Preview
It has been an excellent campaign for Sam Billings' team. They won six out of eight games to finish at the top of the points table and earn a direct entry into the final. It will be a big moment for the team as they take on the defending champions. They have defeated the Southern Brave in the last three games and are favorites on cricket betting sites. Billings would like to see his players take inspiration from those wins.
Will Jacks has played well in the last few games and looks forward to delivering a good start with Dawid Malan. Jordan Cox will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Donovan Ferreira and Billings. Sam Curran has played match-winning knocks and shall look to do well in the lower middle order with Tom Lammonby and Gus Atkinson.
The side will need a good show with the new ball from Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood since the Southern Brave have a strong top order. Curran and Adam Zampa are experienced campaigners, and their performances will be key. The team also expects a good show from Nathan Sowter and Will Jacks.
Expected Starting XI for Oval Invincibles
Sam Billings (c & wk), Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa
Southern Brave Preview
James Vince's team pulled off a miraculous win in the last game. They defeated the Birmingham Phoenix in the Super Over to reach the final, the fourth year in a row. However, the side has struggled with its consistency this year, and they are behind the Invincibles in cricket-betting apps. Vince would look for a strong show from his players in this game and defend the title successfully.
James Vince has made 400+ runs this year and will look to lay a strong platform with Alex Davies. Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, and Kieron Pollard make it a formidable middle order and shall look to do well. The side will also need a good show from Chris Jordan and James Coles in the lower middle order.
Craig Overton bowled well in the last game, and the side needs early wickets from him and Jofra Archer. Tymal Mills picked three crucial wickets in the last game, and he must keep the scoring under check with Chris Jordan. Akeal Hosein and Pollard add to the team's bowling options and must do well.
Expected Starting XI for Southern Brave
James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills
TOSS: To Bat First
In the last two games at this venue, the side batting first has won comfortably. The wicket slows down in the second half, making run chases difficult. It is a big pressure contest, and the side winning the toss would look to bat first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over London during the game, which will be an advantage for the fast bowlers who can move the ball. Batsmen have to play to the merit of the ball, and the first side to bat will aim to get 150 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Southern Brave has been consistent in this tournament, reaching the final four times in as many seasons. However, their bowling attack has been inconsistent, and the defending champions have always struggled against the Oval Invincibles. The Invincibles have a strong batting lineup and depth in their bowling, giving them an edge.
Our prediction is for Oval Invincibles to win
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