Get ready for an exciting showdown as London Spirit Women take on Oval Invincibles Women in the 3rd match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2023 at Lord’s in London on August 2. This highly-anticipated match will mark the beginning of the season for both teams, and they will be eager to kickstart their campaign with a win.
Last Season’s Performance:
London Spirit Women had a mixed performance in the previous season, winning two out of six games and finishing in the second-last place in the points table. On the other hand, Oval Invincibles Women had an outstanding run last season, finishing at the top place with an impressive five wins in six games. They eventually clinched the trophy by defeating Southern Brave Women by five wickets in a thrilling final.
Match Information:
- Match: London Spirit Women vs. Oval Invincibles Women, 3rd Match
- Tournament: The Hundred Women’s Competition 2023
- Date: 2nd August 2023, Wednesday
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Lord’s, London
Probable Playing XI:
London Spirit Women
- Naomi Dattani (C)
- Heather Knight
- Georgia Adams
- Deandra Dottin
- Aylish Cranstone
- Alice Monaghan
- Freya Davies
- Deepti Sharma
- Susie Rowe (wk)
- Danielle Gibson
- Amara Carr
Bench: Charlie Dean, Ayabonga Khaka, Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Munro
Oval Invincibles Women
- Lauren Winfield (wk)
- Sarah Bryce
- Dane van Niekerk
- Marizanne Kapp
- Georgia Adams
- Alice Capsey
- Tash Farrant
- Mady Villiers
- Danielle Gregory
- Grace Gibbs
- Joanne Gardner
Bench: Rhianna Southby, Fran Wilson, Jo Watts, Eva Gray
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground has historically offered assistance to bowlers, and this match is expected to be no different. The track is likely to provide some help to the bowlers, with pacers enjoying a good amount of swing. Batsmen need to be cautious while playing their shots. The team winning the toss may prefer to chase, as the average first-innings score at this venue is around 109.
