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CLAIM NOWOval Invincibles vs Northern Superchargers, HMC2024, Today Match Prediction 02 August 2024
OVL vs NORS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Oval Invincibles won the toss and choose to bowl first
Northern Superchargers beat Oval Invincibles by 19 runs
Can Oval Invincibles pull off their sixth victory on the bounce against Northern Superchargers?
- Oval Invincibles have yet to drop a game in their last five encounters.
- The Invincibles hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record, winning two of their three previous meetings against Northern Superchargers.
- Invincibles beat Superchargers in their only meeting at this venue two years ago.
Our prediction is for Oval Invincibles to win this clash.
| Tournament: | The Hundred Mens Competition, 2024 |
| Format: | 100-ball |
| Venue: | The Oval, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.7°C|Partly Cloudy |
OVL vs NORS Match Prediction & Analysis
Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers are all set to face off in another crucial encounter in the Hundred this week. The Invincibles carry a 2-1 head-to-head advantage and are riding a wave of momentum, having clinched their last six matches.
Their 41-run loss to Birmingham Phoenix last year seems to be a long long way away, with the Invincibles, true to their name, winning seven in a row since. The Superchargers, on the other hand, will be eager to build on their recent victory – their first in seven matches across two seasons.
But it will be a stern test to challenge the team of the tournament so far. They will need to find a way to neutralize the Invincibles’ potent batting lineup while simultaneously capitalizing on their own opportunities with the bat. They will need to be at their sharpest in all departments to challenge a side brimming with confidence.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OVL
W W W W W
OVL
93/2 in 13.4 6.74
89/10 in 16.1 5.49
161/5 in 20.0 8.05
147/6 in 20.0 7.35
NORS
W L L L L
NORS
147/3 in 17.0 8.65
146/8 in 20.0 7.3
138/8 in 20.0 6.9
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
160/6 in 20.0 8
147/7 in 20.0 7.35
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Oval Invincibles Preview
The Oval Invincibles have made a magnificent start to their Hundred campaign, securing two victories back to back. A hallmark of their successful campaign last season, their bowling attack has been the standout feature this season too.
With a lethal pace duo of Saqib Mahmood and Mohammad Amir, and a crafty leg-spinning duo in Adam Zampa and Nathan Sowter they’re a threat to any batting attack. Continuing their good form from the first game, leg-spinners Nathan Sowter and Adam Zampa wreaked havoc against the Welsh Fire, with Zampa claiming his second consecutive Meerkat Match Hero award.
The bowling unit as a whole has been exceptional, consistently picking up wickets at crucial junctures and restricting opposition to modest totals effortlessly. While the batting has been somewhat inconsistent, players like Tawanda Muyeye and Sam Billings have shown glimpses of brilliance, providing crucial cameos to guide the team to victory. Donovan Ferreira and Sam Curran also played valuable roles in the second match, offering stability in the middle order.
The Invincibles’ ability to seize momentum and capitalize on opposition mistakes has been evident, with several players stepping up at key moments of the game to deliver match-winning performances.
Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XI:
Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings (capt & wk), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Spencer Johnson.
Oval Invincibles Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition, 2024
Oval Invincibles Actual Playing XI:
Sam Billings, Dawid Malan, Donovan Ferreira, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson, Tom Curran, Adam Zampa, Jordan Cox, Saqib Mahmood
Northern Superchargers Preview
The Northern Superchargers have had a mixed start to their Hundred campaign, securing one win and suffering a heavy defeat in their opening two matches. Their batting has shown glimpses of brilliance, with Nicholas Pooran's explosive innings against the Southern Brave being a standout performance by far. Harry Brook also played a crucial role in that victory, playing second fiddle to Pooran and finishing the chase in style.
Apart from these two performances, the Superchargers' batting has been pretty inconsistent, as evidenced by their struggles against the Trent Rockets. Bowling-wise, Adil Rashid has been a consistent performer, providing crucial breakthroughs with his spin. Matthew Short hasn’t hit his stride yet; he’s expected to pick up vital wickets and contribute significantly with the bat.
The Superchargers' bowling attack has shown promise, but they will need to be more consistent to challenge the top teams in the tournament. Overall, the Superchargers have the potential to be a force to reckon with, but they will need to function as a collective unit in both batting and bowling to go deep in the tournament.
Northern Superchargers Predicted Playing XI:
Matt Short, Graham Clark, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Harry Brook (capt), Adam Hose, Ollie Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson.
Northern Superchargers Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition, 2024
Northern Superchargers Actual Playing XI:
Harry Brook, Adam Hose, Graham Clark, Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Short, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Oval wicket presents itself as a good sporting wicket where both bowlers and batsmen have a role to play. Except for a few odd matches which were either dominated by ball or bat, the Oval surface has played host to a lot of interesting games in this competition including a tie last year. Any score over 165-170 is above par and it is usually defendable with a good bowling attack. A warm and sunny day is in prospect with the evening weather expected to settle down nicely for a wonderful game of cricket.
OVL vs NORS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The match is all set to happen at the Kennington Oval in London, where Invincibles defeated Northern Superchargers in a tight finish back in 2022. A lovely chasing ground, the margin of victories of teams successfully defending totals has been less than 11 runs in five out of six games.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams chasing have had a lot of success here at the Oval. Even the margin of defeat in matches where the chasing teams ended up on the losing side are narrow compared to other venues. There’s little doubt as to what the captain winning the toss would be encouraged to do. Win toss and put the opposition in to have a bat.
OVL vs NORS
Winning Prediction
Oval Invincibles bowlers are in red hot form and they’re clear favourites to win this encounter if their batting order bats well and puts up a sizeable total on board.
Our prediction is for Oval Invincibles to win this clash.
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