London Spirit Women vs Oval Invincibles Women, HWC, Today Match Prediction 02 August 2023

LSW vs OVLW Match Prediction & Analysis

London Spirit Women and Oval Invincibles Women will lock horns in the third match of the 2023 The Hundred Womens competition played at Lords Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday.

Last year, London Spirit Women suffered from inconsistency as a unit and failed to make it to through to the finals of the competition. Skipper Heather Knight will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against defending Champions Oval Invincibles.

Two-time Champions Oval Invincibles Women will be keen to start their campaign on a winning note. Captain Dane Van Niekerk will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this opening encounter.

Last season, Oval Invincibles women ed a comprehensive win over London Spirit women in a game played at Lords Cricket Ground.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

London Spirit Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Heather Knight, Sophie Luff, Amelia Ker, Grace Harris and Richa Ghosh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Earlier this season, Grace Harris showcased excellent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League and will be keen to do more of the same for her new franchise, London Spirit women.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Amelia Kerr, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Gibson and Charlotte Dean to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Last season, Amelia Kerr topped the bowling charts for London Spirit women and claimed nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.73.

London Spirit Women Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Knight, Sophie Luff, Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Richa Ghosh, Chloe Hill, Charlotte Dean, Sara Glenn, Gracie Scrivens, Tara Norris and Danielle Gibson.

Oval Invincibles Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Suzie Bates, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Marizanne Kapp, captain Dane Van Niekerk and Alice Capsey to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 232 runs at an average of 38.66, Suzie Bates topped the batting charts for Oval Invincibles women in the previous edition of the competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Alice Capsey, Sophia Smale, Marizanne Kapp and Ryana Macdonald Gay to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 8 wickets in six innings at an economy rate of 6.25, Alice Capsey topped the bowling charts for Oval Invincibles women in the previous edition of the Hundred Womens competition.

Oval Invincibles Women Predicted Playing XI:

Dane Van Nierkerk (captain), Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Mady Villiers, Kira Chathli, Eva Gray, Ryana Macdonald Gay, Sophia Smale and Beth Langston.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With Wednesday’s forecast is far from being ideal, thundery showers are expected to take place throughout the duration of the match. The wicket prepared at Lords might have some moisture underneath the surface and might offer lateral movement to seamers with the new-ball.

LSW vs OVLW Pitch Report

Lords Cricket Ground in London is going to host the 3rd match of the Hundred Womens Competition 2023 between London Spirit women and Oval Invincibles women.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 130 runs. Last season, all the four matches of the 2022 The Hundred Womens competition played at Lords were won by side batting second.