London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers, HMC2023, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2023

LDN vs NORS Match Prediction & Analysis

It will be an acid test for London Spirit as they take on the Northern Superchargers in the 24th game of The Hundred Men's Competition 2023. London Spirit lost to Oval Invincibles in the last game, and the side has struggled with consistency. The Northern Superchargers went down against Manchester Originals in their previous game.  

London Spirit has won only once this year, and it is a do-or-die game for the side. Their bowling attack has struggled and failed to put pressure on the opponents. The Northern Super Chargers are second on the points table and have a strong bowling attack. With the stakes high for London Spirut, we expect them to put up a good fight.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

LDN

L W L

OVL

189/4 in 20.0 9.45

HMC2023

15 Aug 2023

LDN

185/7 in 20.0 9.25

LDN

195/4 in 20.0 9.75

HMC2023

London Spirit beat Trent Rockets by 2 runs 12 Aug 2023

TRE

193/5 in 20.0 9.65

LDN

131/10 in 20.0 6.55

HMC2023

02 Aug 2023

OVL

132/7 in 19.4 6.8

NORS

L L W W

NORS

141/9 in 18.0 7.83

HMC2023

Manchester Originals beat Northern Superchargers by 41 runs 13 Aug 2023

MCR

182/6 in 18.0 10.11

NORS

176/8 in 20.0 8.8

HMC2023

Oval Invincibles beat Northern Superchargers by 9 runs 11 Aug 2023

OVL

185/5 in 20.0 9.25

TRE

139/7 in 20.0 6.95

HMC2023

Northern Superchargers beat Trent Rockets by 3 runs 09 Aug 2023

NORS

142/5 in 20.0 7.1

SOU

141/5 in 20.0 7.05

HMC2023

Northern Superchargers beat Southern Brave by 60 runs 06 Aug 2023

NORS

201/3 in 20.0 10.05

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

London Spirit Preview

Daniel Lawrence's side went down by two runs in the last game against the Oval Invincibles. The side failed to hold its nerves in the game's dying stages and must battle to survive here. They need a big win to keep their hopes alive for the next round, and Lawrence would look to lead from the front and take his side to victory.   

 The batting line-up has done well in the last two games, and they will expect a good start from Zak Crawley and Adam Rossington at the top. Lawrence is in good form and will look to build partnerships with Matthew Wade and Michael-Kyle Pepper. The side will expect a good show from Daryl Mitchell, Liam Dawson, and Matthew Critchley in the final balls of the innings.  

Their bowlers have been in poor form, and this is a major concern for the team. They need good spells from Daniel Worrall and Chris Wood to put the Northern Superchargers under pressure. Liam Dawson and Nathan Ellis have leaked runs and must strike form in this game. Daryl Mitchell, Lawrence, and Critchley must do well in the ing role. 

London Spirit Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Lawrence (c), Zak Crawley, Adam Rossington (wk), Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Liam Dawson, Chris Wood, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall

London Spirit Actual Playing XI:

Adam Rossington, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Ellis, Dan Lawrence, Daniel Worrall, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Matt Critchley, Matthew Wade, Ravi Bopara, Zak Crawley

Northern Superchargers Preview

Wayne Parnell's side lost to the Manchester Originals in the last game by 40 runs under the DLS method. It was a poor show from their batsmen as they failed to build partnerships in the middle order. Parnell would like his players to bounce back in style and strengthen their claim for a berth in the playoffs with a win in this game.  

The side will need a good show at the top from Matthew Short and Tom Banton, as both players look in good touch. Harry Brook, Adam Hose, and Saif Zaib missed out in the last game and must do well in the middle order. David Weise, Brydon Carse, and Parnell are good hitters, making this batting line-up formidable.   

Reece Topley is the leading wicket-taker, and the side will expect him to strike early, sharing the new ball with Brydon Carse. Parnell has bowled well, and the side will expect a good show from him and Callum Parkinson. Adil Rashid hasn't been in the best form, and the side needs a good show from him and Wiese in the ing role.

Northern Superchargers Predicted Playing XI:

Wayne Parnell (c), Tom Banton (wk), Matthew Short, Harry Brook, Adam Hose, Saif Zaib, Brydon Carse, David Wiese, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Callum Parkinson

Northern Superchargers Actual Playing XI:

Adam Hose, Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid, David Wiese, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts, Matthew Short, Reece Topley, Saif Zaib, Tom Banton, Wayne Parnell

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There is a forecast for overcast skies over London on August 18. The conditions would make batting a challenge, and batters must approach the game cautiously. The side that bats first in this game would be happy with a score above 170 runs.

LDN vs NORS Pitch Report

Lord's London always has something for the bowlers as the ball moves around a bit on the surface. Batters who stick to the wicket have done well at this ground. It is a difficult venue for the spinners as the ball doesn't turn much, and they must depend on their skills.

Toss: To Bowl

We have seen big run chases in the tournament. The wicket at Lord's assists the bowlers early in the game, and the batting conditions improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss shall look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.