Hundred Ball Mens 2023

Match 19: BP vs OVI

Preview 

The 19th match of the Men's Hundred 2023 tournament is set to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring a clash between the Birmingham Phoenix (BP) and the Oval Invincibles (OVI)

Birmingham Phoenix faced a damp start to the tournament as their first two matches were marred by rain. They suffered defeat against the Manchester Originals and then faced another loss against the Welsh Fire. Still searching for their first victory in the Men's Hundred 2023, the Phoenix will need a collective effort to secure a win in the upcoming Sunday fixture.

Opting to bat first, the Phoenix struggled to build partnerships, resulting in a modest total of 112 runs from their allotted 100 balls. Despite a commendable bowling performance by Benny Howell, who claimed two wickets, the Phoenix couldn't successfully defend the target against the Welsh Fire.

Contrastingly, the Oval Invincibles have been in remarkable form this season, remaining undefeated with four wins and a tied game. Their recent encounter saw them narrowly triumph over the Northern Superchargers in a closely contested match.

Electing to bat, the Invincibles received contributions from Will Jacks (40), Jordan Cox (73*), and Heinrich Klaasen (46), enabling them to set a formidable total of 185 in their hundred-ball innings. Gus Atkinson's three-wicket haul proved crucial in defending the score against the Superchargers, as the Invincibles aim to maintain their unbeaten streak.

Match Details

Match: BP vs OVI, 19th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2023

Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Time: 10:30 PM

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Pitch and Weather Report

The Edgbaston pitch is favourable to bowlers, offering substantial assistance. Batsmen will need to exercise patience early on due to the movement the new ball can extract. However, once set, they will have the freedom to play their shots confidently.

The weather forecast for Sunday predicts heavy rain in Birmingham, accompanied by temperatures ranging between 13 to 19 degrees Celsius.

BP vs OVI Squads

BP: Jamie Smith (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson, Chris Woakes, Miles Hammond, Henry Brookes, Jacob Bethell , Chris Benjamin 

OVI: Sam Billings (c & wk), Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter, Danny Briggs, Adam Zampa, Tom Curran, Zak Chappell, Tawanda Muyeye, Tom Lawes

BP vs OVI Probable Playing XIs

BP: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith (wk), Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson

OVI: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter

Match Prediction

The two teams have traversed contrasting paths in the competition so far. While the Phoenix are yet to secure a victory, the Invincibles stand undefeated. Consequently, the Invincibles hold a clear favourite status for the forthcoming Sunday fixture.

With a well-balanced lineup, the Oval Invincibles are anticipated to overcome the challenge posed by the Superchargers with ease.

Prediction: The Oval Invincibles are expected to emerge victorious in this encounter of the Men's Hundred 2023.

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