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The Hundred 2025 action continues as Oval Invincibles take on Welsh Fire in the 16th match of the season. Both teams enter this clash with contrasting fortunes, making it a crucial encounter at The Oval.
Oval Invincibles have made a strong start to their campaign, winning two out of their three matches so far. Currently sitting at second place on the points table, they will be eager to continue their momentum and push for the top position. With their batting lineup firing and bowlers finding rhythm, the Invincibles look well-balanced and confident heading into this fixture.
On the other hand, Welsh Fire have had a shaky start, managing just one win from their four outings. Their batting has been inconsistent, and the bowlers have struggled to maintain pressure in key moments. Sitting at sixth place, Fire desperately need a victory to revive their campaign and keep their qualification hopes alive.
OVI vs WEF Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 4 | Oval Invincibles won: 3 | Welsh Fire won: 0 | Tied: 1
OVI vs WEF, Match Details:
- Date and Time: August 16; 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM local
- Venue: The Oval, London
The Oval Pitch Report:
The Oval pitch is often considered favorable for batting in limited-overs cricket. Fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball early on, but the surface usually eases out, giving batters the freedom to score runs comfortably. The venue has witnessed several successful chases in the past, making bowling first a likely option for captains winning the toss, with the advantage of pursuing targets under lights.
OVI vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jordon Cox, Jonny Bairstow
- Batters: Will Jacks, Steve Smith, Donovan Ferreira
- All-rounders: Chris Green, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Riley Meredith, Jason Behrendorff, David Payne
OVI vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Sam Curran (c), Chris Green (vc)
- Choice 2:Jonny Bairstow (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
OVI vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Luke Wells, Tom Abell
OVI vs WEF Dream11 team for today’s match (August 16, 10:30 PM IST):
Squads:
Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c and wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff, Jordan Clark, Zafar Gohar, Miles Hammond, George Scrimshaw, Gus Atkinson
Welsh Fire: Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, Paul Walter, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Stephen Eskinazi, Ajeet Dale, Ben Kellaway
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