The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Northern Superchargers v Oval Invincibles

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

Joe Turner | 10/08/2023 at 07:03

What's the match?

Northern Superchargers host Oval Invincibles in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Friday, August 11.

Where is the match taking place?

Northern Superchargers' home ground is Headingley in Leeds.

Who's got the form?

Northern Superchargers followed up their impressive display against Southern Brave at the weekend with a huge win against one of the strongest sides at this year's Hundred, Trent Rockets.

David Wiese was the standout with the bat, scoring 54 in a brilliant innings that enabled the Superchargers to put up a defendable score of 142 after the collapse of their top order at the hands of Luke Wood. Wayne Parnell took three wickets, while Reece Topley and Callum Parkinson both contributed with two apiece. Superchargers remain unbeaten after their game against the Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned last week.

Similarly to Superchargers, Oval Invincibles also remain unbeaten after an emphatic victory against Manchester Originals at the Oval on Wednesday.

Invincibles defeated Jos Buttler's side by 94 runs, which was the biggest victory by runs in the competition's history.

Spencer Johnson starred with the ball with an incredible performance on his debut, taking three wickets for just one run at a staggering economy of just 0.25. Jason Roy and Heinrich Klaasen were largely responsible for the total of 186, with the former scoring 59 and the latter 60.

What's the key matchup?

The skill and expertise of Reece Topley and Adil Rashid, as well as the experience of Wayne Parnell and David Wiese, will be crucial in how Superchargers navigate this game; they will need to restrict the Invincibles incredibly destructive top order of Roy, Jacks, and Klaasen as much as possible.

Spencer Johnson is in red-hot form following his debut at the Oval against Originals; therefore, there will be heavy reliance on a player like Harry Brook to build an innings.

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Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match but availability is described as limited.

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A bright and sunny day in Leeds. Temperatures topping out at 23 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

Northern Superchargers: Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Reece Topley, Tom Banton, Matthew Short, Adam Lyth, Adam Hose, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, David Wiese, Bas de Leede, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Saif Zaib

Oval Invincibles: Sam Curran, Sunil Narine (Adam Zampa from August 13), Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Tom Lawes, Heinrich Klaasen (Jimmy Neesham from August 20), Ross Whiteley, Jordan Cox, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Danny Briggs, Nathan Sowter, Zak Chappell, Tawanda Muyeye

What's the team news?

Tom Curran missed Oval Invincibles' victory over Manchester Originals through injury and is a doubt for this game. Ben Stokes is not expected to be available for Northern Superchargers.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Northern Superchargers: Tom Banton, Matt Short, Harry Brook, Adam Hose, Saif Zaib, David Wiese, Brydon Carse, Wayne Parnell, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Callum Parkinson

Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings, Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Spencer Johnson, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter