The Oval Invincibles had a dominant run in the league, finishing at the top of the table. They started their campaign with a massive win over Birmingham Phoenix, followed by another victory against Welsh Fire. Their first loss came against Northern Superchargers in their third match. However, they bounced back strongly with four consecutive wins, defeating London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Southern Brave, and London Spirit again. They ended the league stage with a loss to Trent Rockets but still secured the top spot with six wins and two losses, earning a direct place in the final.

Southern Brave also had a strong season. They started with a win over London Spirit but suffered a loss against Northern Superchargers. The Brave then won three back-to-back matches against Manchester Originals, Birmingham Phoenix, and Welsh Fire. However, they lost to Oval Invincibles in their sixth game. They recovered with a win against Trent Rockets, and their last league match against Welsh Fire was washed out. Finishing third with five wins, two losses, and one no-result, they advanced to the Eliminator. The match against Birmingham Phoenix ended in a tie, but they secured the win in the Super Five, earning their place in the final.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Match Details

• Match: Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave, The Hundred Final
• Venue: Lord’s, London
• Date & Time: Sunday, August 18, 10:30 PM (IST)
• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sony Liv App & Website

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Match Squads

Oval Invincibles Squad

Lewis Gregory (C), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Rovman Powell, Sam Hain, Tom Banton (wk), Adam Lyth, Tom Alsop (wk), Rashid Khan, Imad Wasim, Jordan Thompson, Ollie Robinson, Luke Wood, John Turner, Sam Cook, Calvin Harrison.

Southern Brave Squad

James Vince (C), Finn Allen, Alex Davies (wk), Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Joe Weatherley, Daniel Hughes, Kieron Pollard, James Coles, Craig Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Akeal Hosein, Danny Briggs, George Garton.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Match Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord’s is usually well-balanced. Pacers will get some movement early in the innings, but batters can dominate as the game progresses. The surface remains fairly consistent throughout the match, making the toss decision crucial based on team strengths.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Match Weather Report

London will have a pleasant evening with partial cloud cover but no major chances of rain. The temperature will range between mid-to-high 10s, with moderate humidity and light winds, making for ideal playing conditions.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Predicted Playing XI

Oval Invincibles

Alex Hales, Tom Banton (wk), Adam Lyth, Joe Root, Rovman Powell, Lewis Gregory (C), Rashid Khan, Imad Wasim, Luke Wood, Jordan Thompson, Sam Cook.

Southern Brave

James Vince (C), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Head-To-Head Record

• Matches Played: 4
• Oval Invincibles Won: 3
• Southern Brave Won: 1
• No Result: 0
• First Match: August 16, 2021
• Last Match: August 8, 2024

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Final Match Prediction

The final will be a thrilling contest between two of the best teams this season. Both have strong batting and bowling line-ups and have proven their ability to win under pressure. However, Oval Invincibles have had a more consistent campaign and hold a psychological advantage, having already defeated Southern Brave earlier in the season. With the final being played in their home city, they have a slight edge.

Prediction: Oval Invincibles will defeat Southern Brave and win The Hundred 2024 (Men’s) Final.

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