The men’s version of The Hundred 2024 kicks off with an exciting opening clash between the Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix at the Kia Oval on Tuesday. As last season’s champions, Oval Invincibles are keen to start their campaign on a winning note. However, Birmingham Phoenix have always been their nemesis in this tournament.
Teams Overview and Likely Playing XIs
Oval Invincibles likely XI:
- Batters: Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Will Jacks
- Allrounders: Tom Lammonby, Sam Curran, Tom Curran
- Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
- Bowlers: Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Adam Zampa, Marchant de Lange
Birmingham Phoenix likely XI:
- Batters: Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell
- Allrounders: Moeen Ali, Benny Howell, Dan Mousley, James Fuller
- Wicketkeeper: Louis Kimber
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Sean Abbott
Head to Head
Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix have faced each other three times across three seasons, with Phoenix emerging victorious in all three matches.
Head to Head Record:
- Matches: 3
- Oval Invincibles Won: 0
- Birmingham Phoenix Won: 3
- No Result: 0
Venue and Pitch
The Kennington Oval in London will host the opening game of The Hundred 2024. Over three seasons, this venue has hosted 14 men’s matches with an average first innings score of 152 and an average second inning score of 143. The highest score at the Kia Oval in The Hundred is 201, while the lowest is 92.
Match Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix are favourites to win the match against Oval Invincibles, with an estimated win percentage of 75%.
Best Fantasy XI for Dream11 Contests
Wicketkeeper:
- Sam Billings
Batters:
- Dawid Malan
- Will Jacks (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Tawanda Muyeye
Allrounders:
- Tom Curran
- Moeen Ali (VC)
- Benny Howell
Bowlers:
- Adam Milne
- Adam Zampa
- Nathan Sowter
Backup Players:
- Batter: Jacob Bethell
- Bowler: Tim Southee
- Allrounder: Sam Curran
Match Info
- Match: OVL vs BRM, 1st Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2024
- Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- India Start Time: 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Where to Watch in India
- Online Streaming: Fancode App and Website
- TV: Sony Sports Network