Preview
Two-time champions Oval Invincibles are set to challenge London Spirits in their first game of the Women’s Hundred 2023. The Dane van Niekerk-led side is known for their consistency and hence, will be aiming to start the season on a winning note. Notably, they have some quality players in the ranks in the form of Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp and Lauren Winfield-Hill, among many others in the mix, and hence, they can once again challenge for the ultimate prize.
London Spirits, on the other hand, had an abysmal season last time around and will aim to improve in 2023. The Heather Knight-led side has quality all-rounders in the form of Charlie Dean, Grace Harris and Amelia Kerr and without a doubt, the trio is going to be London’s biggest strength in the season. They also have Richa Ghosh in the middle, and it will be interesting to see her approach as the stumper-batter recently failed to make it to the national squad.
Match Details
Match: London Spirit Women vs Oval Invincibles Women, Match 3, The Hundred Women’s 2023
Venue: Lord’s, London
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 2, 07:30 PM IST
Where to watch live: Sony Sports Network, SonlyLiv and FanCode
Lord’s Pitch Report
The Lord’s tend to assist the batters a lot. Bowling first will be ideal on the surface, as anything over 140 will be a good total in the middle.
Probable Playing XIs
London Spirits (LNS-W)
Danielle Gibson, Grace Scrivens, Sophie Luff, Heather Knight (c), Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Richa Ghosh (wk), Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Tara Norris
Oval Invincibles (OVI-W)
Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Dane van Niekerk (c), Marizanne Kapp, Mady Villiers, Kira Chathli, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale, Claudie Cooper
Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 3, London Spirit -0, Oval Invincibles– 3, NR – 0
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Heather Knight – London Spirit
England skipper Heather Knight is in sensational form at the moment. The 32-year-old recently hit 154 runs in the final three ODIs of the series against Australia, and she will be aiming to continue in a similar fashion.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Marizanne Kapp – Oval Invincibles
South Africa international Marizanne Kapp picked up nine wickets in her last five matches. Thus, her form is going to be highly crucial throughout the course of the tournament as the team will be aiming to win their third title in a row.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first win the match