*THE HUNDRED MENS COMPETITION- SOUTHERN BRAVE VS OVAL INVINCIBLES MATCH 26 2023 PREVIEW*
*THE BUILD UP:*
Oval Invincibles have been a class apart from the rest so far. They have been able to conquer all odds and emerge victorious most often than not. What makes them unique is their terror striking batting order with Heinrich Klaasen in the form of his life, becoming a nightmare for the bowlers now with the number of sixes that are being conceded off him or against him. The team has nine points so far, two above that of the Braves who they will be facing today with lots of hopes and expectations of toppling them after getting a close 2 run win vs London Spirits.
The Braves have set the stage on fire with their comeback. They were reduced to just a single win in their opening four games but have staged a return with two back to back wins now. Their bowlers are stepping up more often than not and their 7 points on board is a great learning curve.
*SOUTHERN BRAVE PROBABLE XI:*
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Colin Ackermann, Tim David, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills
On a wicket that should stick a little towards the end, the immense value and importance of Mills and Ahmed increases. Despite being a pacer, Mills relies on his magical variations to get the results. Rehan Ahmed, the talking point in England with a bright future ahead has been a fair bet this tournament so far and should look to maximise his time at this wicket with the playing area expected to turn a little.
Finn Allen, after starting poorly has started to start well today. Though he has been producing short cameos and impactful ones, he really needs to up his game and come up with a power packed arm wrestle where he is carrying the batting around. Last game he gave us a glimpse of his prowess with strike rate over 150.
*OVAL INVINCIBLES PROBABLE XI:*
Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Zak Chappell, Adam Zampa, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson
Will Jacks tight at the top of the chart, has been a fresh face. He has been quietly working towards all the goal batting all odds and difficulties. In an already threatening batting lineup, when the bakery class happens a, yore already picked up and interest in it.
*MY PREDICTIONS:*
*FOR BRAVES:*
Highest run getter- Finn Allen/Devon Conway
Highest wicket taker- Tymal Millls/Rehan Ahmed
*FOR THE INVINCIBLES:*
Highest run getter- Will Jacks/Heinrich Klaasen
Highest wicket taker- Adam zampa/Spencer Johnson
*FOR THIS GAME:*
The Oval to win