Oval Invincibles Women vs Manchester Originals Women, HWC, Today Match Prediction 09 August 2023

OVLW vs MCRW Match Prediction & Analysis

Defending champions Oval Invincibles Women are currently languishing at the 7th place in the points table. Their first match was washed off and they went on to lose their second game against Welsh Fire Women. 

The Invincibles will now clash with Manchester Originals Women at Kennington Oval tomorrow. Manchester’s first two matches were washed out without a ball being bowled. Luck favored them in the subsequent clash with Birmingham Phoenix Women, as they managed to play a complete game and secure a decisive win. This win elevated them to the esteemed third rank in the overall standings.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

OVLW

L

OVLW

80/10 in 19.3 4.15

HWC

06 Aug 2023

WFW

81/7 in 16.0 5.06

MCRW

W

MCRW

91/5 in 19.4 4.69

HWC

Manchester Originals Women won by 5 wickets 07 Aug 2023

BRMW

87/10 in 19.1 4.55

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Oval Invincibles Women Preview

Oval Invincibles Women played anything but like the defending champions in their first completed game of the season. Asked to bat first against Welsh Fire Women at Kennington Oval, the Invincibles were shot out for just 80 in 98 balls. Barring Lauren Winfield-Hill (42 off 35 balls), none of the other batters could even get to double digit scores. Thankfully, their bowling performance was a lot better and they managed to take seven wickets before Welsh Fire got to the target.

Oval Invincibles have a pretty solid squad this year too. Lauren Winfield-Hill will remain their most important batter this season, along with Suzie Bates.  The two openers topped the team’s batting charts last year, amassing 232 runs and 219 runs, respectively. Then there are all-rounders Alice Capsey (118 runs last season in 6 innings at a strike rate of 142) and Marizanne Kapp (126 runs in 4 innings at 138.46) who can make a difference.

Kapp, one of the most accomplished all-rounders in world cricket right now, will also play a role with the ball. In the previous match, her spell of 4-18 from 20 balls had rocked the Welsh Fire batting unit early. 

Capsey, too, is someone who can make an impact in this match with the ball. She was the team’s t highest wicket-taker last season, with 8 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of just 6.25. In her last 9 matches, the off-spinner has grabbed 11 wickets at an economy of 6.21.

Oval Invincibles Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Dane van Niekerk (c), Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Mady Villiers, Ryana Macdonald Gay, Eva Gray, Sophia Smale, Lizzie Scott

Oval Invincibles Women Actual Playing XI:

Alice Capsey, Ryana Macdonald, Sophia Smale, Cordelia Griffith, Dane van Niekerk, Eva Gray, Lauren Winfield, Mady Villiers, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Suzie Bates

Manchester Originals Women Preview

In their recent match, Manchester Originals Women displayed a near flawless performance. They bowled Birmingham Phoenix Women for just 87 after electing to field first at Old Trafford. Off-spinner Fi Morris (5-7 off 11 balls) and left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (4-11 off 20 balls) were the wreckers-in-chief for the team. Then, with the help of Laura Wolvaardt (38 off 34 balls) and Ami Campbell (28 off 34 balls), they polished off the target in 99 balls, with 5 wickets at hand. 

Laura Wolvaard is our batter to watch out for in this game. She looked fluent in the last game and has been in great form of late, scoring 203 runs in her last 3 matches at a fantastic strike rate of 151.49. 

Opener Emma Lamb (231 runs in her last 10 matches at 117.25) is another batter worth backing. Notwithstanding her early departure after a modest score of 6 in the previous game, Deandra Dottin's presence remains integral to Manchester's middle-order. She was among the team’s highest run-getters last season, collecting 147 runs in just 4 matches at an average of 73.50 and a strike rate of 181.

Captain Ecclestone (14 wickets in her last 10 matches at 6.57) will be at the forefront of Manchester’s bowling, which looks a little short on experience this time. It will be interesting to see if Fi Morris can continue her form.

Manchester Originals Women Predicted Playing XI:

Emma Lamb, Laura Wolvaardt, Ami Campbell, Deandra Dottin, Fi Morris, Sophie Ecclestone (c), Kathryn Bryce, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Katie George, Mahika Gaur

Manchester Originals Women Actual Playing XI:

Ami Campell, Eleanor Threlkeld, Fi Morris, Mahika Gaur, Amanda Jade Wellington, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Ecclestone

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at Kennington Oval usually favors the batters, with some help for the seam bowlers. However, the rainy weather leading up to this tournament has affected the pitch, as we saw in the last game. There is likely to be some moisture still on the wicket, which should help the seam bowlers again, but the batters will have a better time here than the last time.

The weather in London has improved significantly. It will be pleasant and warm during the match, with periods of sun and clouds.

OVLW vs MCRW Pitch Report

Last season in the women’s Hundred, the highest total posted at Kennington Oval was 153-8 by Southern Brave against Oval Invincibles. Totals above 140 were posted four times at the venue in 2022. The team batting first would look to set a target of around 130-140 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

There have been 8 complete games of the women’s Hundred played at Kennington Oval; 5 of those have been won by the side chasing, including the previous one this season. Therefore, it seems likely that the team winning the toss in this match is likely to field first.