The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Oval Invincibles v Welsh Fire

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

What's the match?

Oval Invincibles host Welsh Fire in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6pm BST on Sunday, August 6.

Where is the match taking place?

Oval Invincibles' home ground is the Kia Oval.

Who's got the form?

An intriguing matchup beckons with both sides having recorded victories during the opening batch of games.

Hosts Oval Invincibles got their campaign off to a nervy, yet victorious start, beating city rivals London Spirit at Lord's

It took an inspired display from Sunil Narine with bat and ball to see the visitors over the line with one delivery to spare.

Welsh Fire are picking up the pieces from a disastrous 2022 season and got off to an ideal start, beating Manchester Originals in a rain-affected match in Cardiff.

However, they were beaten in their first match on the road on Friday (August 4) - a narrow two-run loss to Southern Brave courtesy of Tymal Mills dismissing David Willey off the final ball of the match.

What's the key matchup?

This game could be defined by a battle between the left-arm allrounders.

David Willey was signed by Fire during the player draft as one of their big-money £125,000 additions. He'll play a central role this term and beyond and will be eager to make amends after the final ball drama at The Ageas Bowl on Friday night.

Sam Curran, the Invincibles' centrally-contracted England player, hasn't had things all his own way since guiding his country to World Cup glory less than 12 months ago but he's made these kinds of stages his own in recent years.

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Invincibles are formidable on home turf - they've won six out of eight at The Oval - and should be backed to improve on that record.

Can I get tickets?

Tickets remaining are sold out

What's the weather forecast?

A bright morning makes way for an overcast afternoon but no rain is predicted. Temperatures are like to hover around 19 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

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

Welsh Fire: Jonny Bairstow, Tom Abell, David Willey, Shaheen Afridi, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, David Payne, Roelof van der Merwe, Jake Ball, Stephen Eskinazi, Dan Douthwaite, George Scrimshaw, Luke Wells, Chris Cooke

What's the team news?

Invincibles have Narine and Heinrich Klaasen available before they are replaced by Adam Zampa and Jimmy Neesham, respectively.

Jonny Bairstow is expected to remain absent for Fire. He's played just twice for the team across the first three editions.

Tom Abell may choose to tinker with his bowling options with George Scrimshaw, David Payne and Jake Ball fighting over one place.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Oval Invicibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Heinrich Klaasen, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter

Welsh Fire: Luke Wells, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Steven Eskinazi, Tom Abell, Ben Green, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, George Scrimshaw

What are the odds?

Bookmakers Paddy Power have installed Oval Invincibles as favourites at 4/6. Welsh Fire are the rank outsiders at 11/10.

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David Willey was signed up by Welsh Fire during the player draft (Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

What's the prediction?

Invincibles are formidable on home turf - they've won six out of eight at the Kia Oval - and should be backed to improve on that record.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

This match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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