The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Oval Invincibles v London Spirit

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

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What's the match?

Oval Invincibles host London Spirit in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Tuesday, August 15.

Where is the match taking place?

Oval Invincibles home ground is the Kia Oval in south London. 

Who's got the form?

Oval Invincibles suffered their first loss of The Hundred following a surprise defeat to Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston. After the hosts racked up 160, Invincibles struggled with the bat amid a top-order collapse. Sam Billings' side found themselves deep in trouble and they were only able to post 119 before they were bowled out, as Phoenix won by 41 runs.

London Spirit picked up their first win of the competition thanks to an emphatic victory against Trent Rockets at Lord's. The heroics of Spirit captain Dan Lawrence was key, as the Essex batter hit a monumental score of 93 of 49 in a wonderful display

Spirit had 195 to defend and Dan Worrall continued his fine form with the ball taking the key wickets of openers Alex Hales and Dawid Malan. Despite some inspired batting by Joe Root, who put together a fantastic innings, scoring 72, Spirit edged the Rockets by two runs.

What's the key matchup?

Last time out it was a tight affair between the London rivals, which saw the Invincibles edge Spirit by three wickets with a single ball of the chase remaining. Spirit's top order will cause problems in the powerplay with Adam Rossington supporters by Zak Crawley and Lawrence.

It will be down to the likes of Johnson and Sam Curran to restrict the Spirit, particularly in the powerplay, as much as possible and take some early wickets.

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Spencer Johnson will be vital against a powerful-looking Spirit batting line-up (Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are sold out.

Tickets for future matches can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

Could a cloudy afternoon the sun is set to return in the evening in time for the start of play in the men's match.

What are the squads?

Oval Invincibles: Sam Curran, Sunil Narine (Adam Zampa from August 13), Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Tom Lawes, Heinrich Klaasen (Jimmy Neesham from August 20), Ross Whiteley, Jordan Cox, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Danny Briggs, Nathan Sowter, Zak Chappell, Tawanda Muyeye

London Spirit: Mark Wood, Nathan Ellis (Tim Southee from August 21), Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Jordan Thompson, Mason Crane, Adam Rossington, Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara, Michael Pepper, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matt Critchley, Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Dan Worrall

What's the team news?

Adam Zampa will replace Sunil Narine for the Oval Invincibles, as the spinner heads to the Caribbean Premier League. Tom Curran has a minor injury and has missed the past three games, but could feature against the Spirit. Jordan Cox has been ruled out for the entire competition after being struck on the hand against Birmingham Phoenix.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Zak Chappell, Nathan Sowter

London Spirit: Zak Crawley, Adam Rossington, Dan Lawrence, Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Wade, Ravi Bopara, Matt Critchley, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Dan Worrall

What are the odds?

The Invincibles are marginal favourites with the bookmakers offering odds of 4/5. London Spirit can be backed at 11/10.

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Celebration time for Dan Worrall (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

What's the prediction?

Despite it being at the Kia Oval, Spirit should be able to continue their fine run of form and beat the Invincibles.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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