The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Oval Invincibles v Manchester Originals

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

Joe Turner | 08/08/2023 at 07:05

What's the match?

Oval Invincibles host Manchester Originals 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 Wednesday, August 9.

Where is the match taking place?

Oval Invincibles home ground is the Kia Oval in south London.

Who's got the form?

Oval Invincibles will be desperate to bounce back after a poor display against Welsh Fire at the weekend. The home side put on a pretty sorry display with the bat, being bowled out for 80 off 98 balls. It didn't take the visitors long to successfully chase down the total, scoring 81 off 80 balls.

Lauren Winfield-Hill did her best to ensure the Invincibles had a defendable score, hitting 42 runs for 35 balls, but apart from her, everyone else failed to get above 10. The standout with the ball was Marizanne Kapp, who took four wickets fwith impressive economy of 4.5.

Following the abandonment of their first two games, Manchester Originals effectively began their campaign with victory against Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford on Monday, and it was the first time the competition got to see their ruthless bowling attack in action.

Fi Morris became the first woman, and fifth player across women's and men's competitions, to take a five-wicket haul, and Sophie Ecclestone claimed 4 for 11. Meanwhile, with the bat, Laura Wolvaardt carried on where she left off from last year's Hundred, scoring 38 for the Originals. It was a fine display all round for the Manchester side.

What's the key matchup?

The Originals' bowling attack has the potential to make short work of the Invincibles batting lineup, and Morris and Ecclestone will be hungry for more wickets after their outstanding performances at the weekend.

How the Invincibles respond to their collapse against Fire will be intriguing - there is plenty of run potential, and Manchester will be wary of a retaliation.

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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 morning in Kennington gives way to an overcast but warm afternoon. Temperatures topping out at 24 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

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

Manchester Originals: Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Ellie Threlkeld, Laura Wolvaardt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson

What's the team news?

No fresh injury concerns for either side. Oval Invincibles' collapse against Welsh Fire could spark a change in the batting.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Oval Invincibles: Lauren Winfield-Hill, Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Dane van Niekerk, Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Mady Villiers, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale, Eva Gray, Lizzie Scott

Manchester Originals: Emma Lamb, Laura Wolvaardt, Ami Campbell, Deandra Dottin, Fi Morris, Sophie Ecclestone, Kathryn Bryce, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ellie Threlkeld, Katie George, Mahika Gaur