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London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: London Spirit vs Oval InvinciblesTime: 05 Aug, 11:00 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 🏆
Venue: Lord's, London 🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- London Spirit (LNS) will face Oval Invincibles (OVI) in the first match of The Hundred 2025 on Tuesday, August 5, at Lord's. Both teams have played a total of eight games so far. The Invincibles have won a total of six out of these eight matches, while the Spirit has won just a single game. The Invincibles have won the last five matches against the Spirit.
- The Invincibles are the defending champions and won the last season of the tournament after defeating Southern Brave in the final. They posted 147 runs for the loss of nine wickets on the board. In reply, the Brave could score only 130 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Saqib Mahmood took three wickets for 17 runs in four overs and won the Player of the Match award.
- The Spirit didn’t have a decent outing last season and managed just a single win in eight matches. The team has appointed Kane Williamson as the captain of the side and also picked former Australian batter David Warner in the draft. Four English players, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, and Liam Dawson, who featured in the Test series against India, are also a part of the squad.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- The weather is expected to be overcast during the evening. The highest temperature during the game will be around 15°C, and there is very little chance of rain.
- With the skies going overcast during the Men's game, we can expect the pacers getting a bit of swing with the new ball. While the spinners are expected to come into the game towards the later stages, the influence might not be as prominent as one would think.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- This is an evening game, and under light the ball will do more. The swing and movement will be there for the fast bowlers. But it won't be much trouble. The batting wicket is expected to be more in favor of the batters to produce a high-scoring thriller.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 London Spirit (LNS):
- Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s run-machine, takes charge as captain of London Spirit for the upcoming season.
- The top order will feature a left-handed duo: seasoned Aussie David Warner and Lancashire’s Keaton Jennings.
- Williamson is expected to anchor the innings at number three, providing stability and experience.
- The middle order packs depth with Sean Dickson, Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, and Ryan Higgins ready to contribute.
- London Spirit’s pace attack will rely heavily on Daniel Worrall, Olly Stone, and Luke Wood to make early inroads.
- Liam Dawson adds variety to the bowling lineup with his spin and all-round capabilities.
- Key English players Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton, and Jamie Smith will miss the opener due to international commitments.
🔴 Oval Invincibles (OVI):
- Oval Invincibles will be without Gus Atkinson for the opener, as he’s away on England duty.
- Leading the side this season is dynamic all-rounder Sam Curran, bringing energy and versatility to the squad.
- The opening pair is likely to feature Will Jacks alongside Zimbabwe’s promising right-hander Tawanda Muyeye.
- The middle order boasts a mix of flair and experience, with Sam Curran, Sam Billings, Jordan Cox, and Donovan Ferreira expected to shoulder the scoring load.
- Spin and pace will be well-balanced in the bowling attack, with Rashid Khan’s guile complemented by Jason Behrendorff, Saqib Mahmood, and Nathan Sowter.
🏅 Winning Chances:
Both Teams look in good form in recent matches, of one can win this match.
🌟 Key Players:
🔵 London Spirit (LNS)
⚡ Kane Williamson
The Kiwi batter is known for his stability and consistency. Batting at the top-order, Kane Williamson will get enough deliveries to get settled and score big. Given his general batting abilities, Williamson looks like a good choice for the fantasy contests.
🔥 David Warner
Known for his aggressive style of batting, David Warner could be a vital choice in the fantasy contests of the game. The Australian veteran can change the course of the match with his ability play long and hence could be the differential choice for the match.
⚡ Luke Wood
The English left-arm pacer is known for the pace that he is able to generate. Luke Wood might be a lethal bowler with the new ball and hence could be a game changing pick in the fantasy contests.
🔵 Oval Invincibles (OVI)
⚡ Will Jacks
The English all-rounder presents himself as a unique entity. Batting in the top-order, Will Jacks with his aggressive batting style can give some quick points early in the innings. Besides, Jacks can also contribute with the ball and that makes him a crucial choice for the fantasy contests.
🔥 Sam Curran
The English all-rounder brings out the best in himself when playing in the Hundred. Batting at the top-order, Sam Curran gets the number of deliveries to play his style of knock. he also bowls the crucial overs for his team and hence has the chance of picking up wickets, too. Sam Curran could be a prime candidate as the captain or vice-captain for the fantasy contests.
⚡ Rashid Khan
The Afghan superstar could be the differential choice in this game. The wicket at Lord's might help the spinners, once the ball gets a bit old. Rashid Khan with his ability to bowl accurate lines and lengths and his ability to bat lower down the order could be a crucial choice for the fantasy contests.
⚡ Team Recent Form:
🔴 London Spirit (LNS):
London Spirit (Men) lost their recent match against Northern Superchargers (Men) by 21 runs. In that match, Ravi Bopara delivered a solid performance, scoring 31 runs in 29 balls, while Keaton Jennings added 30 runs off 12 balls. On the bowling side, Matt Critchley picked up 1 wicket.
Currently, London Spirit (Men) are ranked 4th in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is Kane Williamson, who will consistently deliver impactful performances at the top order.
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🟢 Oval Invincibles (OVI):
Oval Invincibles (Men) won their recent match against Southern Brave (Men) by 17 runs. In that match, Will Jacks played a brilliant knock, scoring 37 runs in 22 balls, while Jordan Cox added 25 runs off 17 balls. On the bowling side, Saqib Mahmood and Adam Zampa picked up 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
Currently, Oval Invincibles (Men) are ranked 1st in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is Will Jacks, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
- David Warner
- Will Jacks
- Kane Williamson
- Sam Curran
- Luke Wood
🤼 Squads:
✨ London Spirit (LNS) Squad:
David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson(c), John Simpson(w), Liam Dawson, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Daniel Worrall, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ryan Higgins, Sean Dickson, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen, Dan Douthwaite✨ Oval Invincibles (OVI) Squad:
Will Jacks, Miles Hammond, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings(w/c), Donovan Ferreira, Jordan Clark, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff, George Scrimshaw, Nathan Sowter, Tawanda Muyeye, Zafar Gohar⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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