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London Spirit host Oval Invincibles in the third match of the women's Hundred 2023.
The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Wednesday, August 2.
London Spirit's home ground is Lord's.
Oval Invincibles are the team to beat in the women's Hundred after winning back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022. They had a mixed campaign in 2021, finishing second with four wins from eight matches and taking the long route through the knockout stages, but in 2022, they lost just once during their title defence.
London Spirit, by contrast, underwhelmed in 2022, winning just two of their six matches to finish the season in seventh position.
Oval Invincibles have won all three of the meetings between the two sides.
In the three previous meetings between the two sides, London Spirit have posted 80 all out, 103 for 9 and 117 for 7. On each occasion, at least three members of the top six have been dismissed for single-figure knocks.
It will be a slightly new look bowling attack for the Invincibles, with Shabnim Ismail no longer in the squad, but they still have Mady Villiers, who picked up 4 for 12, including both openers, when the two sides met in 2022.
As for Spirit, on paper there's a lot to like about their top batting, with Heather Knight, Richa Ghosh, Amelia Kerr and Grace Scrivens among the players at their disposal. The question is, can they hold themselves together against the Invincibles?
London Spirit captain Heather Knight [Getty Images]
There are still tickets remaining for this match, though availability is described as limited.
Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.
Not good. Thundery showers are expected throughout the day in the capital. A washout is possible.
London Spirit: Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan
Oval Invincibles: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Hannah Rainey, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper
Sarah Glenn is a doubt for London Spirit a fortnight after having her appendix removed.
London Spirit: Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Richa Ghosh, Heather Knight, Grace Scrivens, Sophie Luff, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris, Lauren Filer
Oval Invicibles: Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Cordelia Griffith, Mady Villiers, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Eva Gray
Oval Invincibles are the favourites with the bookies for this one. The visitors are a best-priced 10/11 for the win. London Spirit are available at as long as 5/4 in places.
Marizanne Kapp of Oval Invincibles [Getty Images]
Aside from a lot of rain falling... if they get on, back the Invincibles to make a fast start.
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.
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