The Hundred 2022, men's match preview: Northern Superchargers v London Spirit

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

The Cricketer | 13/08/2022 at 20:00

What's the match?

Northern Superchargers face London Spirit in the latest game of the men's Hundred in 2022.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 2.30pm BST on Sunday, August 14.

Where is the match being played?

Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

Who's got the form?

The question of form undoubtedly goes to the Morgan led London Spirit side who's smart decision making and all-round contributions have given them three wins from their first three games.

It's strange to think that a side that's currently leading in the tournament doesn't have a batsman that features in the top 10 of leading run-scorers so far but that can also be looked at as a positive in the fact that contributions can and do come from all around the lineup, making them less dependent on any one player to score the bulk of any total.

With the ball however, Jordan Thompson has impressed so far with his personal tally up to 8 wickets.

It would be dismissive to not mention those that are performing in the Northern Superchargers and a player like Adam Lyth does need his flowers.

Not a marquee signing by any means but the opener has amassed 130 runs so far with an average of 43 and a strike rate above 200. That is a man in form.

What's the team news?

All seems well aside from Harry Brook who becomes available after a successful game for the England Lions against South Africa.

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^{Adam Lyth charged for the Superchargers with a quickfire 79 off 33 against the Oval Invincibles [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

The battle between Adam Lyth and Nathan Ellis will certainly be an interesting one. Ellis impressed in the opener where he picked up 3 for 28 against the Oval Invincibles, which included the dismissal of Jason Roy in the first over so the matchup between his pace and Lyth's aggressiveness will be one to look out for.

David Wiese has had a strange campaign so far but it's certainly still worth keeping a close eye out. Rocky periods come for any cricketer but he's taken extraordinary catches in the field whilst dropping regulation balls, conceded more than 40 in a spell, and hit a 50 so it's going to be interesting to see what he pulls out of the bag.

Can I get tickets?

There are limited tickets available for this match.

The Hundred tickets can be found by visiting the tournament's ticket site, click here.

What's the weather forecast?

Temperatures are set to begin from 29 degrees celsius at the start of play, rising to 30 during the game.

What are the squads?

Northern Superchargers: Dwayne Bravo, Wayne Parnell (replaces Dwayne Bravo from August 22), Wahab Riaz, Harry Brook, Jordan Clark (replaced Brydon Carse), Faf du Plessis, Adam Lyth, Callum Parkinson, Matthew Potts (temporary replacement: Craig Miles), Adil Rashid, John Simpson, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Adam Hose, Roelof van der Merwe, David Wiese, Ben Raine, Michael Pepper (replaced Luke Wright), Saif Zaib

London Spirit: Kieron Pollard, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis (replaced Riley Meredith), Jordan Thompson, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara, Mason Crane, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Josh Inglis (replaces Glenn Maxwell while on international duty), Eoin Morgan, Adam Rossington, Brad Wheal, Mark Wood, Ben McDermott, Jamie Smith, Toby Roland-Jones (replaced Blake Cullen)

What are the possible starting XIs?

Northern Superchargers: Adam Lyth, Faf Du Plessis, David Willey, Adam Hose, John Simpson, David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Dwayne Bravo, Ben Raine, Adil Rashid, Craig Miles

London Spirit: Zak Crawley, Adam Rossington, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Keiron Pollard, Eoin Morgan, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal, Jordan Thompson, Mason Crane

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^{Jordan Thompson recorded figures of 2 for 32 in his last outing [Mike Hewitt/Getty Images]}

What are the odds?

Check the latest odds here.

What's the prediction?

It's hard to look past a side that is leading the table and for that reason, London Spirit for the win. They've got one of the greatest England captains leading them (with form might I add) and some of the best middle order batsman that the game has to offer.