The Hundred 2022, women’s match preview: London Spirit v Oval Invincibles – The Cricketer

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

What’s the match?

London Spirit host Oval Invincibles in the London derby in the latest game of the women’s 2022 Hundred competition.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to commence at 3.30pm BST on Saturday, August 27.

Where is the match being played?

This match will take place at Lord’s, with the men’s fixture between the same teams following this match.

Who’s got the form?

It’s a London derby that looks a tall order for a Spirit side languishing towards the foot of the table.

Just the one win from their four matches means their tournament is all-but at an end barring a minor miracle, whereas Invincibles arrive at Lord’s full of vigour in second position. They’ve won three of their four matches.

Chasing the unbeaten Southern Brave looks out of reach, but victory for Invincibles would go a long way in securing their status in the next stage. And it’s been with the ball where they’re most effective: Alice Capsey, Ryana Macdonald-Gay and Sophia Smale have five wickets apiece.

^{Alice Capsey [Alex Davidson]}

What’s the team news?

London Spirit have no injury concerns ahead of their penultimate match at Lord’s.

Capsey returned to the Invincibles side and has been a valuable asset ever since, and they are likely to keep the same side as they look to cement their place in the next round. Marizanne Kapp was rested last time out as a precaution.

What’s the key match-up?

Anyone versus Beth Mooney. London Spirit may have had a Hundred tournament to forget, but the Australia international has had an excellent campaign, topping the run-scoring charts with an impressive 201 runs.

But the support has lacked significantly – Amelia Kerr’s 88 runs comes closest – and with a potent bowling attack set to face them, there is cause for concern, amplified by Invincibles’ effectiveness with the bat through Lauren Winfield-Hill and Suzie Bates.

Can I get tickets?

There are limited tickets remaining for this match.

What’s the weather forecast?

A pleasant afternoon awaits the many supporters with highs of 24 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

London Spirit: Beth Mooney, Amelia Kerr, Megan Schutt, Sophie Luff, Amara Carr, Freya Davies, Naomi Dattani, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Chloe Brewer (replaces Heather Knight – injured), Alice Monaghan, Grace Scrivens, Jess Kerr, Natasha Wraith, Nancy Harman, Grace Ballinger

Oval Invincibles: Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Grace Gibbs, Danielle Gregory, Shabnim Ismail, Sophia Smale (replaced Emma Jones), Marizanne Kapp, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Aylish Cranstone, Emily Windsor, Eva Gray, Kira Chathli, Suzie Bates, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kirstie White

^{Beth Mooney [Ashley Allen/Getty Images]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

London Spirit: Beth Mooney, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Luff, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Naomi Dattani, Alice Monaghan, Grace Scrivens. Freya Davies. Megan Schutt, Grace Ballinger

Oval Invincibles: Suzie Bates, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Kira Chathli, Emily Windsor, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Shabnim Ismail, Sophia Smale

What are the odds?

The latest Oddschecker summary of The Hundred can be found by clicking here. 

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer’s Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America – Willow tv

Caribbean – ESPN

Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport

MENA – beIN Sports

Australia – Fox

New Zealand – Spark

Indian Subcontinent – FanCode

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