The Hundred Men's 2025: Match 16, OVI vs WEF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between OVI vs WEF?
Oval Invincibles will face Welsh Fire in match no. 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 campaign.
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Oval Invincibles will face Welsh Fire in Match No. 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 on Saturday, August 16, at the Kennington Oval, London.
The Invincibles have gotten off to the best of starts, winning two out of three games played so far, and are sitting at the top of the standings with 8 points and a healthy net run rate (NRR) of 2.085. Notably, the Oval-based franchise has a solid record against the Welsh, and they would hope to continue that.
On the other hand, the Welsh Fire have had a contrasting campaign so far. In the three matches they have played, they have registered just a single win and are currently placed in the sixth spot in the tally. Meanwhile, the Tom Abell-led team is coming off a win and will look to build on it from here on.
OVI vs WEF Match Details
| Match | Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire, Match 16, The Hundred Men's 2025 |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
| Date & Time | Saturday, August 16, 10:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network; FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website) |
Kennington Oval's Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval in London is a batting-friendly venue, making it possible to post and chase massive scores. Dew in the second innings often makes it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, giving a significant advantage to power hitters and making chases even more favourable.
OVI vs WEF Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won By Oval Invincibles | 03 |
| Won By Welsh Fire | 00 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First-Ever Fixture |
August 2, 2021 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | July 28, 2024 |
OVI vs WEF Predicted Playing XIs
Oval Invincibles (OVI):
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings(w/c), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
Welsh Fire (WEF):
Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow(w), Luke Wells, Tom Abell(c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Jonny Bairstow
Welsh Fire opener Jonny Bairstow could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Oval Invincibles. With 128 runs in three innings, Bairstow has looked in good form, and another solid performance from the bat will be expected from him.
Probable Best Bowler: Sam Curran
Oval Invincibles’ Sam Curran could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against the Welsh Fire. Taking six wickets in three innings, the left-arm pacer has impressed by picking crucial wickets. Curran will once again be a challenge to tackle for the Welsh Fire batters.
Today's Match Prediction: Oval Invincibles to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.