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The Hundred 2024 is set to kick off with an exciting clash between the Oval Invincibles (OVI) and Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) on 23 July at the Kennington Oval in London. The match will begin at 11:00 PM IST, promising a thrilling start to the tournament.
Match Details
Date: July 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
The Birmingham Phoenix have dominated the Oval Invincibles in their previous encounters, winning all three matches they have played against each other.
| Stats | Matches | Oval Invincibles Won | Birmingham Phoenix Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| At Kennington Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The Kennington Oval is known for its batting-friendly surface, with early movement for new ball bowlers before it flattens out. This pitch is expected to favor the batters, making it crucial for teams to balance their line-ups with impactful middle-order players and effective bowlers.
Oval Invincibles key players: Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Adam Zampa
Birmingham Phoenix key players: Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Tim Southee
Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings
Batters: Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone
All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, , Sam Curran, Tom Curran
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Sean Abbott
Birmingham Phoenix are the favorites to win the opening match against Oval Invincibles.