On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, the 13th match of The Hundred League 2023 is set to unfold at Kennington Oval in London. The competing teams in this fixture are Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals.

Oval Invincibles have displayed commendable performance in this tournament thus far. Out of the two matches they’ve participated in, they secured a victory in one, and another match remained inconclusive. In contrast, Manchester Originals’ performance in this edition of The Hundred League hasn’t been as remarkable. Their participation spanned three matches, yielding one victory. They encountered defeat in one match and experienced another that ended without a decisive outcome. As of now, they hold the second position on the points table. The upcoming match promises to be riveting, given that both teams are nearly evenly matched in terms of strength.

Oval Invincibles recently encountered Welsh Fire in a match that ultimately remained inconclusive. Prior to that, they clinched their inaugural victory of this tournament by defeating London Spirit with a slender margin of three wickets. In this triumph, their bowling unit exhibited exceptional prowess, effectively containing London Spirit to a total of 131 runs, dismissing them within 100 balls. The strength of their bowling lineup was evident as almost every bowler contributed to the wicket column. Nathan Sowter particularly shone, securing three crucial wickets in his 20-ball spell, conceding just 34 runs.

Sunil Narine also displayed a commendable performance, claiming two wickets in his 20-ball stint while allowing a mere 14 runs. Tom Curran, Sam Curran, and Gus Atkinson each contributed by capturing one wicket apiece. Unfortunately, Zak Chappell was the sole bowler from their side unable to secure any dismissals.

Oval Invincibles’ batting order equally proved its mettle, successfully chasing down the 132-run target within 99 balls. Jason Roy and Will Jacks led the top order alongside Jordan Cox. Meanwhile, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Sam Billings, and Tom Curran orchestrated the middle and lower batting order. Notably, Sam Curran emerged as the standout run-scorer, accumulating 34 runs off 28 balls, featuring five boundaries.

With their collective performance and strengths, Oval Invincibles are anticipated to deliver another impressive showing in the upcoming match.

Manchester Originals secured their first victory in this season of The Hundred League after participating in three matches. They emerged victorious against Birmingham Phoenix in their latest contest, prevailing by a margin of 49 runs. Their batting lineup exhibited a commendable performance, accumulating 160 runs within 100 balls.

Although the opening pair of Philip Salt and Jos Buttler didn’t manage to establish a strong foundation, the subsequent batsmen had an impact. Max Holden and Tom Hartley unfortunately failed to contribute any runs. Jos Buttler emerged as the leading run-scorer for Manchester Originals, amassing 43 runs off 33 deliveries, featuring four boundaries.

Usama Mir also played a vital role, remaining unbeaten after amassing 32 runs. His innings spanned 14 balls, comprising five boundaries and a substantial six. J Overton added 22 runs to the tally, while Ashton Turner and Laurie Evans both contributed 21 runs each.

Manchester Originals’ bowling unit also rose to the occasion in the previous match, successfully defending a target of 161 runs. They restricted Birmingham Phoenix to 111 runs within 98 balls while dismantling their batting lineup. The bowlers collectively exhibited exceptional performance, each contributing to the wicket column.

Tom Hartley emerged as the standout bowler, securing three crucial wickets in his 20-ball spell, conceding just 13 runs. Richard Gleeson, Joshua Little, and Usama Mir each claimed two wickets, further solidifying their team’s bowling prowess.

On paper, Oval Invincibles exhibit a notable overall strength when compared to the Manchester Originals. According to The Hundred League predictions, Oval Invincibles are positioned as the favored team expected to secure victory in this match. Several factors contribute to their favored status, as outlined below:

• Oval Invincibles possess a lineup featuring impactful players capable of turning the tide of matches.
• Their batting order is both formidable and seasoned, establishing a strong foundation for their performance.
• Manchester Originals also boast a rich batting lineup, adding to the anticipation of an intense contest.
• Manchester Originals themselves constitute a strong and well-experienced team on the whole.
• Additionally, Oval Invincibles have demonstrated a consistent history of prevailing in most matches against Manchester Originals, further solidifying their standing as favorites in this encounter.

Oval Invincibles possesses a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents well-versed in the dynamics of T20 cricket. Their batting lineup stands as a formidable force, complemented by renowned T20 hitters within their squad. As a result, Oval Invincibles’ prospects for securing victory in today’s match have been notably elevated. The forecast for today’s cricket match outcome is outlined below:

Oval Invincibles holds a 54% likelihood of clinching victory in this match.
Conversely, Manchester Originals maintain a 46% probability of emerging as winners in this encounter.

In the determination of outcomes for all matches within The Hundred League, the toss is set to wield significant influence. Establishing a competitive total on the scoreboard consistently holds a substantial advantage in such significant encounters. As per the toss prediction, the team winning the coin toss is likely to opt for batting first.

The upcoming 13th match of The Hundred League 2023 is scheduled to take place at Kennington Oval in London. Based on our observations from past matches held at this venue, the pitch here is conducive to batting. However, the track tends to be slower compared to others, providing favorable conditions for spinners. Anticipations are that the surface will gradually slow down further, presenting a more challenging environment for batting in this particular match. Achieving a score of 185 is expected to pose a formidable challenge for any team attempting to chase it down.

The weather forecast for London indicates the presence of scattered clouds on the day of the match, without any predictions of rain. Therefore, it is expected that the match will proceed without any interruptions, allowing for complete and uninterrupted gameplay.

Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Jordan Cox, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Zak Chappell, Nathan Sowter.

Manchester Originals: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Laurie Evans, Max Holden, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Joshua Little, Richard Gleeson.

Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-Captain: Sam Curran
Phil Salt, Jason Roy, Heinrich Klaasen, Will Jacks, Sunil Narine, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Nathan Sowter, Josh Little

• Date: Wednesday, 9th August 2023
• Time: 05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL / 10:00 PM IST

• Stadium: Kennington Oval
• Location: London, England
• Opened: 1845
• Capacity: 23500
• Known as: The Oval; The AMP Oval; The Foster’s Oval; The Brit Oval
• Ends: Pavilion End, Vauxhall End
• Time Zone: UTC +01:00
• Home to: England, Surrey
• Floodlights: Yes

• Total matches: 18
• Matches won batting first: 10
• Matches won bowling first: 7
• Average 1st Inns scores: 153
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 138
• Highest total recorded: 211/5 (20 Ov) by RSA vs SCO
• Lowest total recorded: 81/10 (15.4 Ov) by SCO vs RSA
• The highest score chased: 173/5 (19.3 Ov) by ENG vs WI
• The lowest score defended: 113/5 (20 Ov) by WI vs ENG

Sam Billings(W/C), Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Zak Chappell,Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Nathan Sowter, Danny Briggs, Ross Whiteley, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Tawanda Muyeye, Tom Lawes.