On 2nd August, brace for the 3rd Match between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles at Lord’s, London, starting at 11 PM IST, 5:30 PM GMT and 06:30 PM (LOCAL).
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles Match Preview
In the 2022 edition of The Hundred Men’s competition, London Spirit secured a respectable third position, winning five of their league stage matches. However, they faced defeat in the Eliminator against Oval Invincibles. As the 2023 season approaches, Oval Invincibles, finishing fourth last time with four wins and losses, emerge as the favorites for their opening match against London Spirit.
Their powerful batting lineup boasts talents like Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Sam Billings, Heinrich Klaasen, and Jordan Cox. Additionally, the team’s bowling strength includes world-class spinners Sunil Narine and Adam Zampa, with Sam and Tom Curran and Gus Atkinson leading the pace department.
On the other hand, London Spirit will heavily depend on veteran all-rounder Ravi Bopara, alongside batting stalwarts Matthew Wade and Zak Crawley. Their bowling unit, featuring Mark Wood, Jordan Thompson, Mason Crane, and Nathan Ellis, shows promise, but they may face a challenge against the deep batting lineup of Oval Invincibles. As the two teams prepare to clash, the dynamics make for an intriguing encounter.
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles Weather Report
London is expected to experience high chances of rain on Wednesday, August 2, particularly from 6 PM to 8 PM local time, coinciding with the match scheduled to start at 6:30 PM. The precipitation level is forecasted to reach 90 percent, with humidity exceeding 75 percent. Additionally, London will witness a considerable wind speed of approximately 27 km/h.
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles Pitch Report
The cricket ground at Lord’s is renowned for offering a well-balanced pitch with a fair amount of support for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface tends to be consistent, allowing for an exciting game with good bounce and carry.
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles Predicted XI
London Spirit: Zak Crawley, Matthew Wade, Daniel Lawrence (CAP), Ravi Bopara, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Rossington (WK), Jordan Thompson, Matthew Critchley, Mason Crane, Nathan Ellis, Mark Wood
Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Ross Whiteley, Sam Curran, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Sam Billings, Sunil Narine, Jake Ball, Gus Atkinson, Adam Zampa
Dream11 team for London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles
Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade (WK)
Captain: Daniel Lawrence
Batters: Zak Crawley, Jason Roy, Sam Billings
Bowlers: Mark Wood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Ravi Bopara, Jordan Thompson
Where to Watch London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles?
| COUNTRY | CHANNELS |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, BBC |
| Pakistan | Tapmad |
| North America | Willow TV, Dazn |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| MENA Countries | beIN Sports |
| Sub-saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
| Caribbean | ESPN |
| South East Asia | Fox Sports Asia |
| Ireland | Virgin Media, BT TV |
