OVL vs BPH Match Preview

The Hundred is one of the world’s most exciting shortest-format tournaments, with many top players from all over the world contributing to its high quality. The Oval Invincibles, the defending champions, will face the Birmingham Phoenix to start the season. Birmingham Phoenix finished second in the inaugural season, their best result to date. In this match, both teams will look to get their season off to a good start.

OVL vs BPH Match Details

Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix – 01st Match, The Hundred Mens Competition-2024

Venue: The Oval, London

Date & Time: 23th July 2024 at 11:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

OVL vs BPH Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	206
Avg 2nd inn score	198
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

OVL vs BPH Pitch Report

The venue is good for us because of the bat-ball balance and the new ball is expected to swing and seam around. We anticipate scores of 160-170 runs in this match.

OVL vs BPH Weather Report

The sky is predicted to have bright and sunny weather on match day, with some moisture on the pitch due to the rains in the days leading up to the match.

OVL vs BPH Last Five Matches

OVL ( Oval Invincibles )	W W W W L
BPH ( Birmingham Phoenix )	W L L W L

OVL vs BPH Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	OVL Won	BPH Won	Tie	NR
Overall	3	0	3	0	0
Last 5	3	0	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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OVL vs BPH Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousely, Jacob Bethel, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, James Fuller, Tom Helm, Tim Southee

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings, Donovan Ferriera, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Spencer Johnson, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter/Adam Zampa, Tom Lannonby

Topmost Picks for OVL vs BPH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks – His recent form has been particularly impressive, with a strike rate exceeding 177 in the first three matches, including a well-made fifty.
• Spencer Johnson – The highly experienced Spencer Johnson has made his mark, taking 7 wickets in just 3 games with an impressive economy rate of 6.58.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for OVL vs BPH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Benny Howell, Moeen Ali(VC), Sam Curran(C), Tom Curran, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for OVL vs BPH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Dan Mousely, Will Jacks(C), Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone(VC), Benny Howell, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Sam Curran

Vice-captain – Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

OVL vs BPH Probable Winners:

The Oval Invincibles have almost a new look batting lineup, with 2-3 new batters in the playing XI. They have good depth in the batting and bowling departments, as well as strong all-rounders in the playing XI. Birmingham Phoenix miss many of their first-choice players due to national commitments, and their batting lineup is slightly inexperienced. They have a solid core of pacers but rely on all-rounders in the spin department. We expect the Oval Invincibles to win this match because they have a better all-around team than the Birmingham Phoenix. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles are expected to win this match.