The ICC has released the latest Future Tours Programme (FTP) for women's cricket for the 2025-29 cycle, bringing several key updates aimed at enhancing the global profile of the sport. Among the highlights are dedicated windows for three major T20 leagues: the Women's Premier League (WPL) in January-February, The Hundred in August, and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in November. This strategic scheduling ensures uninterrupted participation of international stars, thereby heightening the competition’s appeal and fan engagement across the globe.

ICC unveils new women's FTP with separate windows for WPL, Hundred, and WBBL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also shifted the WPL window to January-February from 2026. This adjustment aligns with Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to reschedule its marquee international home fixtures, previously held in mid-January, to a February-March window. The 2025 Women’s Ashes, set to begin in January, will be Australia’s last home series during this time slot until at least 2029. Following the WPL in 2026, Australia is set to host India for a highly anticipated tour, featuring one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.

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ICC Women's Championship expanded and new T20 Champions Trophy announced

In a bid to expand the reach of women's cricket, the ICC Women's Championship will now include 11 teams, with Zimbabwe joining as the latest addition. This expansion follows the recent inclusion of Bangladesh and Ireland, underscoring the ICC’s commitment to growing the women’s game. With Zimbabwe’s addition, every Full Member of the ICC, except Afghanistan, will now field a team in the ODI Championship. The current cycle will culminate in the 2025 ODI World Cup in India, promising a highly competitive format with new entrants.

The ICC also introduced a T20 Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027. This event is part of ICC’s strategy to have at least one global women’s tournament every year, with the Champions Trophy joining an already busy schedule of major events. In 2028, fans can look forward to the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics (August) and the T20 World Cup (September), which will take place within a 14-month period, offering fans an action-packed calendar of top-level women’s cricket.

MNR vs LDN Match Preview

When the London Spirit and Manchester Originals face off at Lord's for the 23rd match in the men's game, they are essentially competing for pride. Manchester Originals have yet to win a game in the group, having lost five in a row. Meanwhile, London Spirit have fared slightly better, with two points from five matches. Even with an advantage in the upcoming game, the London Spirit have little chance of finishing in the top three. Matches involving Manchester Originals and London Spirit in the Men's Hundred competition have historically been difficult to call. The recent string of losses, however, has raised the stakes for the two teams to finish the season on a positive note.

MNR vs LDN Match Details

Manchester Originals vs London Spirit – 6th Match

Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, United Kingdom

Date & Time: 09th August 2024 at 11:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

MNR vs LDN Venue Stats

MNR vs LDN Pitch Report

Lord's Cricket Ground has a good batting surface with plenty of pace and bounce for the strikers to work with. A par score is around 150.

MNR vs LDN Weather Report

Lord's is expected to have very humid and wet weather on Friday evening. It appears to be a miserable day, with temperatures no higher than 14 degrees.

MNR vs LDN Last Five Matches

MNR vs LDN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

MNR vs LDN Probable Playing XIs:

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt (c), Matthew Hurst, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Max Holden, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi

London Spirit Probable Playing XIs

Michael Pepper, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Matt Critchley, Andre Russell, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Richard Gleeson

Topmost Picks for MNR vs LDN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Manchester Originals

• Matthew Hurst – The 20-year-old has come up with back-to-back half-centuries and he provided a false start for the team. 
• Usama Mir – Usama Mir was once again the pick of the bowlers against Oval Invincibles, as he took crucial wickets for Manchester.

Top Picks – London Spirit

• Liam Dawson – Dawson is the top scorer in the squad with 101 runs from his five innings. His batting provided the team with a ray of hope towards victory.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis, who is the second on the list with five wickets, failed to make any impact against the Trent Rockets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MNR vs LDN Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt(C), Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings, Paul Walter, Dan Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, Andre Russell(VC), Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nathan Ellis

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MNR vs LDN Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Matthew Hurst, Michael Pepper, Paul Walter(C), Dan Lawrence, Sikandar Raza(VC), Andre Russell, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Phil Salt, Paul Walter

Vice-captain – Andre Russell, Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper – Phil Salt

MNR vs LDN Probable Winners:

London Spirit face last season's finalist, who are only able to play for pride in their next match. Manchester Originals are strong in the batting department, but they are likely to have trouble on the Lord's pitch, which has been bowler-friendly all season. London Spirit might capitalize on this for a second victory. Considering the team combination, London Spirit is expected to win this match.

SOU vs OVL Match Preview

This is the most important stage of The Hundred Men's Competition 2024. The final point table has taken shape, and the Oval Invincibles will face the Southern Brave in the 22nd Match, a crucial game for both teams to solidify their dominance. The Oval Invincibles crushed the Manchester Originals in their last game and will be confident. The Oval Invincibles defeated the Southern Brave in the previous two seasons, and they will look to draw inspiration from those victories. They play at home, and the team has a good record here. The Southern Brave were clinical this year, and key players are in good shape. 

SOU vs OVL Match Details

Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles – 22th Match

Venue: The Oval, United Kingdom

Date & Time: 08th August 2024 at 11:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

SOU vs OVL Venue Stats

SOU vs OVL Pitch Report

The team that batted first won by a large margin in the previous The Oval game, and we predict that both captains will choose to bat first if they win the toss in this game.

SOU vs OVL Weather Report

Thursday evening in Oval will be partly cloudy with some sunny spells. The weather will be humid throughout, with temperatures in the low 20s.

SOU vs OVL Last Five Matches

SOU vs OVL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

SOU vs OVL Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Brave Probable Playing XIs

James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Sam Billings (c & wk), Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Topmost Picks for SOU vs OVL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Southern Brave

• Alex Davies– the keeper-batter hit five fours with his runs coming at a strike-rate of 140.00 in the last game. He very rarely throws away his wicket in any format.
• Tymal Mills- Tymal Mills is enjoying a great season and feels confident after his 4-wicket spell in the last game.

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks – Will Jacks batted well in the last game and looks forward to delivering a strong start here after hitting five fours, four sixes and taking 2-22.
• Adam Zampa – The Australian international spinner marked this year’s competition with the big wickets of Dan Lawrence and Daryl Mitchell.

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

Sam Billings, Donovan Ferreira, Alex Davies, James Vince(VC), Dawid Malan, Will Jacks(C), Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Adam Zampa, Tymal Mills

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

Sam Billings, Leus du Plooy, Alex Davies, James Vince, Dawid Malan, Will Jacks, Sam Curran(C), Chris Jordan(VC), Kieron Pollard, Adam Zampa, Tymal Mills

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sam Curran, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Chris Jordan, James Vince

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

SOU vs OVL Probable Winners:

Southern Brave has been outstanding, and its batsmen have performed admirably. However, they have a poor track record against the Oval Invincibles. They have to bowl effectively while the Invincibles are performing well at bat. The Oval Invincibles have a strong track record at this venue, and their batting lineup performs admirably. The game could be close, but the Oval Invincibles hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles is expected to win this match.

NOS vs WEF Match Preview

Welsh Fire will face the Northern Superchargers in their third home game of the Men's Hundred 2024. The home team will be eager to gain an advantage in this match after losing their previous two on this ground. Their batting has been terrible lately. They failed to score 100 runs in two of their last three matches. The Welsh Fire were bowled out while chasing a 140-run target in their last match at the Sophia Gardens, led by Tom Abell. Northern Superchargers are expected to rebound in this match, given their batting strength and the form of their key players. The recent collapse could be a one-time occurrence, and they have enough talent in their lineup to make a comeback.

NOS vs WEF Match Details

Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire – 21th Match

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 08th August 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

NOS vs WEF Venue Stats

NOS vs WEF Pitch Report

This season, this venue has already proven to have an excellent batting surface across all formats. A par score of at least 155 is expected.

NOS vs WEF Weather Report

The weather will be cloudy throughout the game, but it will be a warm and humid evening in Leeds. There will be no rain during the game.

NOS vs WEF Last Five Matches

NOS vs WEF Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

NOS vs WEF Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Harry Brook (c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers

• Matthew Short – The 27 year old right-handed Australian has a top score of 37 at Headingley this season but has already scored 73 in this competition away from Leeds.
• Adil Rashid – The experienced leg-spinner showed his class with the wickets of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Paul Walter and Jamie Overton on Sunday.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire

• Jonny Bairstow – The England international played a controlled innings against London Spirit on Sunday which helped his side to victory.
• David Payne – The left-arm pace bowling international dismissed Daryl Mitchell and Nathan Ellis in the last match and bowled 12 dot ball.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Tom Abell, David Willey(C), David Payne, Matthew Short, Mitchell Santner(VC), Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Tom Abell, David Willey, Luke Wells(VC), Matthew Short, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – David Willey, Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain – Luke Wells, Mitchell Santner

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

NOS vs WEF Probable Winners:

Given both teams' current form, this could be a close game. Though we expect the Northern Superchargers to recover with the bat, their bowlers aren't in great shape, and the hosts can dominate them. Nonetheless, Welsh Fire inspire no confidence with their batting, and as a result, Northern Superchargers have a slight advantage in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Northern Superchargers is expected to win this match.

LDN vs TRE Match Preview

With Trent Rockets in the fourth spot in the Men's Hundred and London Spirit in seventh but just two points behind, both teams will see this game as a winnable one. Victory in this game will put the Rockets back in contention with the teams at the top of the tree, while a win for Spirit will bring them level with the Rockets. London Spirit won their only meeting during the 2023 Men's Hundred by a narrow margin of two runs. However, in the two other head-to-heads, Trent Rockets easily won when batting second.

LDN vs TRE Match Details

London Spirit vs Trent Rockets – 16th Match

Venue: Trent Bridge, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 07th August 2024 at 11:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

LDN vs TRE Venue Stats

LDN vs TRE Pitch Report

The batters will be able to rely on consistent bounce from the Lord’s surface, though both pace and spin bowlers will benefit.

LDN vs TRE Weather Report

There may be some light rain in the lead-up to this game, but Lord’s is expected to be dry throughout Tuesday evening.

LDN vs TRE Last Five Matches

LDN vs TRE Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

LDN vs TRE Probable Playing XIs:

London Spirit Probable Playing XIs

Michael Pepper (wk), Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Matt Critchley, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall

Trent Rockets Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton (wk), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Rvman Powell, Rashid Khan, Lewis Gregory (c), Jordan Thompson, Imad Wasim, Luke Wood, Sam Cook

Topmost Picks for LDN vs TRE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – London Spirit

• Keaton Jennings – The England Test opener is a naturally aggressive batter and is particularly strong when driving through the off-side.
• Liam Dawson – The left-arm spinner has been linked with an England Test recall for next January’s tour of India. He has an excellent domestic white ball record.

Top Picks – Trent Rockets

• Alex Hales – The tall opener has an excellent short-format batting record. He has scored over 11000 T20 runs at a strike-rate of 146.95.
• Luke Wood – The left-arm quick bowler ripped through Northern Superchargers’ top order in the last game as he dismissed Tom Banton, Matthew Short and Harry Brook across the opening 10 balls.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LDN vs TRE Dream11 Team:

Tom Banton, Michael Pepper, Dan Lawrence, Alex Hales, Joe Root(VC), Andre Russell(C), Liam Dawson, Imad Wasim, Rashid Khan, Olly Stone, Sam Cook

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LDN vs TRE Dream11 Team:

Tom Banton, Dan Lawrence, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Liam Dawson(C), Imad Wasim(VC), Rashid Khan, Olly Stone, Sam Cook

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Liam Dawson, Andre Russell

Vice-captain – Joe Root, Imad Wasim

Wicketkeeper – Tom Banton

LDN vs TRE Probable Winners:

Although both teams lost their final game in the Men's Hundred, Trent Rockets were defeated by a narrow margin, while London Spirit were easily defeated by Oval Invincibles. In this match, we expect Trent Rockets to win in front of their home crowd. Considering the team combination, Trent Rockets is expected to win this match.

The Northern Super Chargers will be desperate for a win. They were in a lot of trouble last season and are winless for a considerable period.

NS vs TR Match Details

Date: July 26th, 2024

Time:  11:05 PM IST

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

NS vs TR Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice morning is expected for the game.

NS vs TR Pitch Report

A good batting track with short boundaries will make it likely for a high-scoring fixture.

NS vs TR Predicted Playing XI

NS Playing XI

Jason Roy, Matthew Short, Jordan Clark, Adam Hose, Ollie Robinson, Nicholas Pooran, Daniel Sams, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts

TR Playing XI

Alex Hales, Tom Banton, Adam Lyth, Rovman Powell, Sam Hain, Rashid Khan, Tom Alsop, Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood, John Turner, Imad Wasim

NS vs TR Key Players

Jason Roy

The forgotten English opener has a chance to make a mark on the big stage. With Jonny Bairstow struggling, Roy has an opening spot to look for but there are some competitors and that is where his experience will have to prove to be the game changer.

Tom Banton

Tom Banton is another young talent who seems to be fading. He was seen as the next big player in line four years ago and will need to find his spark again.

See Also: T20 World Cup 2024: Top 5 captains of the tournament

NS vs TR Match Tips

NS should be favorites with a settled line-up.

Match Prediction: Manchester Originals Will Win the Match

Is it wise or profitable to buy the minority (49%) stake offered by the ECB to own one of the eight franchises in The Hundred? That’s the question being asked by owners of almost all of the 10 IPL teams. While many are keen to invest in The Hundred, they are hesitant about being “passive” investors.

An integral part of the ECB’s privatization of The Hundred, which launched its fourth season on Tuesday, involves running the eight teams as a joint venture. The ECB has finalized a model where 51% of the stakes will remain with the eight Hundred ‘hosts’—seven counties and, in the case of London Spirit, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The remaining 49% will be sold to private investors, coordinated by the ECB and the hosts. The hosts also have the option to divest some or all of their stakes before the formal bidding process begins in mid-September.

However, several IPL franchise owners have expressed reservations, particularly concerning the controlling stake. Control, along with trust, are critical factors that determine the success and longevity of any joint venture, including The Hundred.

“This is going to be new for anyone coming in because in all other franchise investments, we are 100% owners,” said the head of one IPL-winning franchise. “The dynamics are very different here. This will be a joint venture. Issues like valuation, ownership, and operational matters will immediately come to the forefront.”

The official, who declined to be named, noted that having another partner, whether they have a minority or majority stake, presents a “stumbling block” and “a huge difference” compared to how their franchises operate elsewhere. “If it is 49%, who’s in charge? Would you want to come in as a pure investor? Probably not. I don’t know the answer to that yet.”

“But we have been told that control and other aspects could be negotiated for the incoming investor. I don’t think there will be a great deal of appetite and interest to simply say, ‘OK, here’s a cheque. I would like to be a passive investor. Let it run as it is and we’ll contribute to the extent we can.’ No.”

Addressing investor concerns and future opportunities

Vikram Banerjee, head of business operations at the ECB, addressed investors’ concerns during his trip to India for IPL 2024, where he met with various franchise owners and management teams.

“For many investors, the issue revolves around brand and control,” Banerjee said. “A lot of them are focused on the cricket aspect and want to control the cricket side of things, while others are interested in majority stakes from an equity perspective. We understand their positions and have incorporated their feedback into our process.”Across our eight teams, there will be different options available when we go to market in September. We will provide clarity then, offering a range of opportunities to suit different types of investors.

As conversations progress through October, November, and December, more details will emerge, and we’ll reach a good place by the end of the process.”Among the eight franchises, the MCC has announced it will consider selling part or all of its 51% stake, subject to approval from its membership, which will vote on the matter by mid-September. Surrey, which owns the other London-based franchise—Oval Invincibles—has stated it has no plans to divest any of its 51% stake.Richard Gould, the ECB’s chief executive, didn’t rule out the possibility of investors holding a 100% stake, contingent on fulfilling various criteria. “There is certainly the opportunity for people to have, potentially, 100% ownership.

It depends on their capabilities in terms of finance and operational delivery. Those opportunities do exist.”The ECB has made it clear that the highest bid will not necessarily win. Banerjee emphasized that while money is important, the board also seeks partners who are committed to supporting the growth of the game at all levels.

Long-Term strategy and incremental investment

“Speaking for ourselves, we think about the long haul. So with something like The Hundred, you approach it with a long-term perspective and recognize it’s a joint venture. For it to work, the people and the chemistry are critical factors. Those are the inherent risks of joint ventures.”However, not everyone is pursuing a majority stake.

A CEO of a third IPL team told ESPNcricinfo that, since they are just exploring The Hundred and don’t fully understand the business model, they prefer to start with a smaller stake and build on it gradually.”49% is good enough to begin with,” the CEO said. “The key question is how much that 49% constitutes of the overall value. If that number is too high and I’m unsure about the returns, I’d rather start with a small share, with the option to increase my stake gradually over the years, or every five years.”

As the third season of The Hundred starts on Tuesday (July 23), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has shared that the tournament will have a different look from next season where private investors and fresh funds are coming into the competition. Among those who have Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, all of whom have been spoken to by the ECB as well.

While the ECB are yet to disclose the specifics, it said that the competition will be like any other franchise league as well.

“We’re about to enter a commercial negotiation, but at a principal level, this will run very similar to other franchise leagues around the world. We have spoken about the IPL owners. I’ve met all of them and taken feedback from them on specific things about what’s important,” Vikram Banerjee, director of business operations of the ECB, said in a conference call organised for the world media.

“We’ll then look to start the process in earnest in kind of early mid-September. So (we are) kind of building off that momentum that hopefully is created from the tournament with the name that the 2025 season becomes the first season with a different look. We obviously can’t say just yet, but the process will probably run into early next year, with the idea being that at least broadly, who’s coming into what team by the time the draft comes around, by the time the ticket on sale comes around in February- March,” he again stated.

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The Hundred ends on August 18

“Well, control comes at different levels. It comes at team level and it comes at competition level. In terms of ceding control at competition level, and therefore the length of the window, where that window sits, how the competition is organised, that’s not something that we are ceding control of,” Richard Gould, the CEO of ECB said.

“That’s why we’re not selling the competition. That’s why we’re focused on those teams. And I think we’re finding that different investor groups have different needs. For some of them, control, for example, of what happens on the field will be very important. For others, branding will be important. The commercial element will also be significantly important,” he further added.

However, the ECB officials are looking at selling stakes up to 49 per cent in a team while they will retain control with a 51 per cent stake as well. There are eight men’s and women’s teams in The Hundred which is a 100-ball tournament. The final of this season will be at Lord’s on August 18 as well.

Manchester Originals, a side known for its consistency gets back in for its first game. Welsh Fire too has a nice line-up but with test stars missing there are some early challenges.

MO vs WF Match Details

Date: July 25th, 2024

Time:  11:00 PM IST

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

MO vs WF Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice morning is expected for the game.

MO vs WF Pitch Report

A good batting track with short boundaries will make it likely for a high-scoring fixture.

MO vs WF Predicted Playing XI

MO Playing XI

Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Max Holden, Sikandar Raza, Paul Walter, Matthew Stanley, Wayne Madsen, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartly, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Usama Mir

WF Playing XI

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Jonny Bairstow, Luke Wells, David Willey, Tom Abell, Roleof van der Merwe, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf, Mason Crane

MO vs WF Key Players

Jonny Bairstow

The hundred could be make or break for Bairstow. His position in all formats in questioned as England look to be moving on from him. Proving here though that he is still a capable batter will keep him in the picture.

Tom Hartly

Tom Hartly could be the next spinner in line for England. With Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid in the back end of their careers he is the one who looks like he has the potential to carry the mantle.

See Also: T20 World Cup 2024: Top 5 captains of the tournament

MO vs WF Match Tips

MO should be favorites with a settled line-up.

Match Prediction: Manchester Originals Will Win the Match

London Spirit had a tough time last season while Southern Brave cameback after a tough start to the Hundred. Both sides are full of talent as this game could get things moving.

SB vs LS Match Details

Date: July 24th, 2024

Time:  11:00 PM IST

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

SB vs LS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice morning is expected for the game.

SB vs LS Pitch Report

A good batting track with short boundaries will make it likely for a high-scoring fixture.

SB vs LS Predicted Playing XI

SB Playing XI

James Vince, Finn Allen, Joe Weatherly, Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Alex Davies, James Coles, Daniel Briggs, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hossein

LS Playing XI

Daniel Bell Drummond, Dan Lawrence, Liam Dawson, Michael Pepper, Adam Rossington, Danial Worrall, Shimron Hetmyer, Richard Gleeson, Ravi Bopara, Nathan Ellis, Olly Stone

SB vs LS Key Players

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer looks set for another return. His bowling has been pretty good in recent times and the rhythm is getting back as he slowly approaches full workloads.

Olly Stone

Olly Stone is another bowler who is looking to show full fitness. He is in the plans for the Ashes but a good tournament here can help prove that his body can handle the pressure of fast bowling.

See Also: T20 World Cup 2024: Top 5 captains of the tournament

SB vs LS Match Tips

Southern Brave should be favorites with a settled line-up.

Match Prediction: Southern Brave Will Win the Match