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The highly anticipated Hundred Women 2024 will see Oval Invincibles Women lock horns with Birmingham Phoenix Women in the opening game at the iconic Kennington Oval on July 23. Both teams will be desperate to start their campaign on a winning note and lay down a marker for the rest of the tournament.
This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the OVI-W vs BPH-W match.
Match Preview
Oval Invincibles, under the leadership of Marizzane Kapp, will be aiming to erase the memories of a disappointing previous season. The likes of Lauren Winfield, Laura Harris, and the prodigious Alice Capsey will be the key players to watch for the Invincibles. They will be hoping to hit the ground running and make a strong statement of intent.
Standing in their way are the formidable Birmingham Phoenix, captained by the all-round sensation Ellyse Perry. The Phoenix boasts a formidable lineup featuring the likes of Amy Jones, Emma Jones, and the rising star Issy Wong. With their wealth of experience and talent, the Phoenix will be starting the tournament as the slight favourites.
Match Details
Match:Oval Invincibles Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, Match 1Date:Tuesday, July 23, 2024Time:7:15 PM (IST)Venue:Kennington Oval, LondonLive Streaming:SonyLIV
Probable Playing XI
Oval Invincibles Women
Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Amara Carr (WK), Paide Scholfield, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Rachel Slater, Lizzie Scott, Sophie Smale, Amanda Jade-Wellington.
Birmingham Phoenix Women
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry (C), Amy Jones (WK), Chloe Brewer, Alice MacLeod, Fran Wilson, Charis Pavely, Issy Wong, Katie Levick, Emily Arlott.
Pitch Report
The playing surface at the Kennington Oval in London is known for its balanced nature. In the 17 T20 Internationals played here, the team batting first has been victorious 9 times, compared to 7 wins for the team batting second. Therefore, the toss-winning captain might opt to bat first to set a demanding target for the opponents.
OVI-W vs BPH-W Head-to-Head in T20Is
Oval Invincibles Women – 4
Birmingham Phoenix Women – 0
OVI-W vs BPH-W Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
Wicket-Keeper: Lauren Winfield-Hill, Amy Jones
Batters: Suzie Bates, Paide Scholfield
All-Rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Amanda Jade-Wellington, Katie Levick, Issy Wong
Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice-Captain: Marizanne Kapp
OVI-W vs BPH-W Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Oval Invincibles Women is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.