In a thrilling showdown at Lord’s, the reigning men’s Hundred champions, Oval Invincibles, are set to take on the inaugural men’s Hundred champions, Southern Brave, in the 2024 final. This highly anticipated clash comes on the heels of Southern Brave’s exhilarating eliminator win over Birmingham Phoenix, securing their spot in the final.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 18th, 2024 with a kick-off time of 6:00pm in the UK. Fans in the USA can catch the action at 1:00pm ET or 10:00am PT, while viewers in India can tune in at 10:30pm.
The weather forecast for the final is promising, with sunshine, a gentle breeze, and temperatures reaching a high of 23°C. Lord’s in London, England, will serve as the battleground for this epic showdown between two powerhouse teams.
Oval Invincibles come into the final as table toppers, despite suffering a defeat to Trent Rockets in their final group stage fixture. However, their strong performance throughout the competition secured them a top spot and a direct passage to the final.
Southern Brave, on the other hand, staged a remarkable comeback in the eliminator match against Birmingham Phoenix. Facing certain defeat with their opponents needing just three runs from four balls, the Brave managed to force a tie and eventually clinch the win in a ‘Super Five’ showdown. Jofra Archer’s heroic bowling effort and Kieron Pollard’s cool-headed batting saw Southern Brave through to the final in dramatic fashion.
As the teams gear up for the final showdown, betting analysis suggests that Oval Invincibles will be relying on all-rounder Sam Curran to deliver a match-winning performance. Curran, who has been a standout player in the competition, leads the wicket-taking charts alongside Adam Zampa. Bettors are advised to consider backing Curran and Zampa to each take 2+ wickets in the final.
Meanwhile, Southern Brave’s captain, James Vince, continues to be a consistent performer with the bat. With 400 runs under his belt in the tournament, Vince is a strong contender to score over 22.5 runs in the final and finish as his team’s top batter once again.
The experts predict a close contest between the two sides, as both teams will be missing key bowling assets in the final. However, Oval Invincibles hold the advantage of having played at Lord’s earlier in the competition and are familiar with the conditions. The bowling attacks of both teams are expected to shine in what promises to be a fiercely contested final.
In a nail-biting finish, the Invincibles are tipped to come out on top, having already proven their mettle against Southern Brave in the league stage. With their experience and firepower, Oval Invincibles are favored to lift the trophy once again in what is sure to be a gripping finale.