is a professional franchise 100-ball cricket tournament involving eight men’s and eight women’s teams located in major cities across England and Wales. The tournament is run by the England and Wales Cricket Board and took place for the first time in July and August 2021.

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As we gear up for Match 9 in the 2023 Men’s The Hundred, the cricketing battle between the Oval Invincibles (OVI) and the Welsh Fire (WEF) promises to be a nail-biter. The stage is set for this exciting encounter at Kennington Oval, London on August 6, Sunday.

The Invincibles stride into the arena with an air of confidence, having claimed a 3-wicket victory over London Spirit in their opening match. This triumph has propelled them to the third position on the leaderboard, backed by a 2-point score from their lone match.

On the opposing side, the Fire have experienced a stumble with their recent 2-run loss to Southern Brave. Nonetheless, they have kept their heads high and retained their position at the top of the points table with two points from two matches. Both teams are gearing up for a fierce competition, as another win could lend significant momentum to their journey in the tournament.

The Details: Event: The Hundred 2023 Match-up: Match 9 – Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire Venue: Kennington Oval, London Date & Time: Sunday, August 6, 10:30 pm (IST) Live Stream: Available on Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv, and FanCode

Pitch Insights: Kennington Oval has hosted four games in the previous men’s season, with two victories favoring the second-batting teams. An average first-innings score of 157 suggests a high-scoring pitch, with 158 being the highest chased target. The upcoming match may witness the winning captain opting to field first, maintaining the prevalent tournament trend.

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

Welsh Fire: Luke Wells, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Phillips, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell (c), David Willey, Roelof van der Merwe, David Payne, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

OVI vs WEF Head-to-Head Records: Played – 4, Oval Invincibles– 02, Welsh Fire – 00

Likely Star Batter: Luke Wells (WEF) This seasoned campaigner has garnered 81 runs from two innings at an average of 40.50, making him the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer. His 57-run blitz against Manchester Originals set a high bar in the opening fixture.

Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Sowter (OVI) This wrist spinner shares the second rank on the wicket-taker chart with three scalps from a single match, an average of 11.33. Keen to replicate his splendid performance, he could play a crucial role in Invincibles’ quest for back-to-back victories.

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West Indies Squad

Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas

India Squad

Hardik Pandya (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Umran Malik

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Oval Invincibles (Men) Squads

Sam Billings (c), Gus Atkinson, Danny Briggs, Zak Chappell, Jordan Cox, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Ihsanullah, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Lawes, Tawanda Muyeye, Sunil Narine, James Neesham, Jason Roy, Nathan Sowter, Ross Whiteley, Adam Zampa

Welsh Fire (Men) Squads

Tom Abell (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Joe Clarke, Chris Cooke, Dan Douthwaite, Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, David Payne, Glenn Phillips, George Scrimshaw, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Roelof van der Merwe, Luke Wells, David Willey

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Oval Invincibles Women’s Squads

Dane van Niekerk (c), Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Claudie Cooper, Eva Gray, Cordelia Griffith, Marizanne Kapp, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Hannah Rainey, Paige Scholfield, Lizzie Scott, Sophia Smale, Mady Villiers, Lauren Winfield-Hill

Welsh Fire Women’s Squads

Tammy Beaumont (c), Sarah Bryce, Kate Coppack, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Alex Griffiths, Laura Harris, Alex Hartley, Shabnim Ismail, Hayley Matthews, Ella McCaughan, Claire Nicholas, Chloe Skelton, Emily Windsor

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