Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men – Final – Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men taking place? Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men will take place on Sunday 27th August, 2023 at 18:00 (UK)
Where is Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men taking place? Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men will take place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England
Where can I get tickets for Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men? Click here for the latest ticket information for Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men
What TV channel is Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men on in the UK? Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men will be televised live on Sky Sports. Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men will also be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men live via Sky Go. Oval Invincibles Men vs Manchester Originals Men can also be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
OVAL INVINCIBLES
Oval Invincibles have led the way through the vast majority of the Men’s Hundred, they were the only side to get a double-figure haul of points across the group stage and finished a full four points ahead of second-placed Manchester Originals. The Invincibles come into the final having won six of eight group fixtures, losing just once. This despite losing in-form batter Jordan Cox through injury. Irish batter Paul Stirling has been signed specifically for this final to compensate for overseas departures within their squad, just as he was in 2021 by Southern Brave whom he helped win the title.
MANCHESTER ORIGINALS
Manchester Originals come into the final on the back of a record run-chase in the Men’s Hundred at the Kia Oval during last night’s eliminator. It wasn’t looking good for the Originals after they conceded a mammoth 191/1 bowling first. However, they boast the most destructive opening partnership in the tournament in the shape of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, both of whom laid the foundations for a successful chase. Salt smoked 47 in just 17 balls, whilst skipper Buttler hit 82 from 46 balls before Laurie Evans helped see the team home with an unbeaten 22 alongside Jamie Overton.
THE PREDICTION
Whilst Manchester Originals have momentum in their favour when considering that they competed less than 24 hours earlier and two openers capable of single-handedly winning this final, Oval Invincibles are the better team as a whole. They smashed the Originals in the group stage and whilst it won’t be the same team who features here, the spine of the Invincibles remains intact. Tactically on point, strength-in-depth with the bat and shrewd bowling options, Oval Invincibles are the side best equipped to keep Salt and Buttler quiet at Lord’s, so back Sam Billings’ side to be the ones celebrating come the end of the night.
BETTING TIP: OVAL INVINCIBLES TO WIN
