The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: London Spirit v Southern Brave

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

Joe Turner | 07/08/2023 at 17:56

What's the match?

London Spirit host Southern Brave in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Tuesday, August 8.

Where is the match taking place?

London Spirit's home ground is Lord's.

Who's got the form?

London Spirit are yet to play in this year's competition after both of their previous fixtures, against Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals, were abandoned due to heavy rain without a ball being bowled.

Southern Brave, meanwhile, have been unaffected by the weather, beating Trent Rockets and Northern Superchargers but falling short against Welsh Fire. On Sunday against the Superchargers, they put in a strong performance with the ball and the bat, chasing down 100 runs with ease, and winning by five wickets with 13 balls left.

What's the key matchup?

Spirit boast a lot of quality in their top order. Heather Knight is the standout, but the likes of Amelia Kerr and Richa Ghosh are also capable of winning matches.

The real challenge for Spirit will be how they negotiate Brave's bowling attack, who were extremely impressive at the weekend against the Superchargers. Georgie Adams has taken six wickets in this year's competition, and after a slow start to the Hundred season, Anya Shrubsole is beginning to gain some form, claiming two wickets to add to her wicket on the opening day of the competition.

The Brave were ruthless at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday, restricting the Superchargers to very few runs and tearing through their top order. Can Spirit can hold their nerve against such a destructive attack?

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^{Anya Shrubsole has been among the wickets for Southern Brave [Shaun Botterill/Getty Images]}

Can I get tickets?

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

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

What's the weather forecast?

Not good. Thundery showers are expected throughout the day in the capital. A washout is possible.

What are the squads?

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

Southern Brave: Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor

What's the team news?

London Spirit should be at full strength for what is essentially their opening game of the season.

Lauren Bell returned to action against Northern Superchargers after missing Brave's opening two matches following the Women's Ashes.

What are the possible starting XIs?

London Spirit: Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Richa Ghosh, Heather Knight, Grace Scrivens, Sophie Luff, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris, Lauren Filer

Southern Brave: Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Kalea Moore, Anya Shrubsole, Rhianna Southby, Lauren Bell