The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Oval Invincibles v Welsh Fire

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 Welsh Fire in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Sunday, August 6.

Where is the match taking place?

Oval Invincibles' home ground is the Kia Oval. 

Who's got the form?

The rain which has dominated the opening week of the tournament has meant these two sides have completed just one match between them.

That contest saw Welsh Fire beat Southern Brave by four runs after defending 165. Hayley Matthew produced a player of the match display, scoring 65 and taking 1 for 35 in the chase.

Oval Invincibles saw their opening game with London Spirit abandoned without a ball being bowled.

As two-time defending champions, Invincibles are very much the team to beat and will be eager to get their title defence off the ground.

What's the key matchup?

The biggest question mark sitting against the Invincibles' title defence is who leads the seam attack. They are once again without Tash Farrant, the leading wicket-taker from 2021, while Shabnim Ismail has joined Welsh Fire.

Marizanne Kapp, 33, is the senior option and will be key to keeping the runs down in the powerplay. Fire skipper Tammy Beaumont responded to critics of her strike rate with 26 off just 17 deliveries in the win over Brave and will be vital to ensuring the visitors take advantage of the fielding restrictions.

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Tammy Beaumont will open the batting for Welsh Fire (Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are sold out.

What's the weather forecast?

Signs of the British summer coming again will be evident during the second half of this game, which should be uninterrupted throughout.

What are the squads?

Oval Invincibles: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Hannah Rainey, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Laura Harris, Alex Hartley, Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Chloe Skelton, Kate Coppack

What's the team news?

Sophia Dunkley remains missing for Fire in the second of two games she has been permitted to skip following the conclusion of the Ashes.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Oval Invicibles: Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Cordelia Griffith, Mady Villiers, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Eva Gray

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Laura Harris, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Emily Windsor, Alex Griffiths, Freya Davies, Alex Hartley, Shabnim Ismail, Claire Nicholas

What are the odds?

Defending champions Oval Invincibles are favourites to win at 3/4. Bookmakers have meanwhile installed Welsh Firet at 4/5.

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Marizanne Kapp is bidding to make it three titles in a row (Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

What's the prediction?

Invincibles will be keen to get their campaign off to a winning start but Fire will be testing opposition. A narrow home win beckons.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

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

This match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.

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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