the Oval Invincibles will take on the Birmingham Phoenix in the opening match of The Hundred 2024 season
Oval Vs Birmingham The Hundred Match 1 Preview
This match will kick off the fourth season of The Hundred (Men’s Tournament) as Oval Invincibles take on Birmingham Phoenix.
The Oval Invincibles are the defending champion of The Hundred, winning the 2023 season and was clearly the best team in the competition, having topped the league stage with six wins in eight games and going on to win the final. While this team has seen a lot of changes coming into the 2024 season, the core of this side remains intact. There will be a lot of eyes on the Invincibles, with many questioning whether this team can repeat last year’s feat and become the first team to win The Hundred twice.
On the other hand, the Birmingham Phoenix finished sixth on the table, winning only two out of their eight games. This team too has not seen too many changes in their squad. With several players who have impressed in different formats and different tournaments in 2024, the Phoenix will look to rise from the ashes of a disappointing 2023 season.
OVL vs BRM The Hundred Match 1 Dream11: Match Details
- Match: Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix, The Hundred Match 1
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 PM (IST)/ 5:30 PM (local time)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App & Website
OVL vs BRM Announced Squads
Oval Invincibles Announced Squad
Sam Billings (C) (wk), Dawid Malan, Tom Lammonby, Tawanda Muyeye, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (wk), Tom Curran, Jordan Cox (wk), Donovan Ferreira (wk), Adam Zampa, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson, Saqib Mahmood
Birmingham Phoenix Announced Squad
Moeen Ali (C), Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Sean Abbott, Naseem Shah, Adam Milne, James Fuller, Tom Helm
OA Vs BP The Hundred Match 1 Pitch Report
The pitches at the Kennington Oval are some of the most typical English T20 surfaces in modern times. That means the ball will come onto the bat nicely, making high runs the norm here.
However, there is something for the pace bowlers here, especially in the early overs as the ball moves around in the air and after the bounce.
OA Vs BP The Hundred Match 1 Weather Report
It will be a chilly and pleasant evening in London, with temperatures in the mid to high 10s. While the cloud coverage will be high, the chances of precipitation are quite low.
The humidity will be quite high. Combine that with low winds will make the conditions quite sticky.
OVL vs BRM Predicted Playing XI
Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XI
Tawanda Muyeye, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (C) (wk), Jordan Cox, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Spencer Johnson
Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XI
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (C), Benny Howell, Chris Woakes, Sean Abbott, Naseem Shah, Adam Milne, Tom Helm
OVL vs BRM Head To Head Record
- Matches Played: 03
- Oval Invincibles Won: 00
- Birmingham Phoenix Won: 03
- No Result: 00
- First Played: August 4, 2021
- Last Played: August 14, 2023
OVL vs BRM Dream11 Prediction
This game will be won based on which side has the more explosive batting. While that question is not easy to answer, the Birmingham Phoenix does have the edge here with players like Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali in the middle order.
But that is not all, there is also the issue of pace bowling, and how a good spell in the powerplay can spell disaster for the opposition’s top order, and that is a department where the Phoenix excel as well.
While we have seen most of the players in the Invincibles squad gel together and win the league last season, the Birmingham Phoenix does look the better side on this pitch and thus might win the match
OVL vs BRM Dream11 Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix will defeat Oval Invincibles in the 1st match of (Men’s) The Hundred 2024
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