In the 16th match of the Hundred Men 2025, Oval Invincibles will take on Welsh Fire at Kennington Oval. Oval Invincibles have had a strong start to the season, having won two of their three matches, and are now at the top of the points table.
Welsh Fire, on the other hand, stand sixth in the table with the record of one win and two losses from three matches. But they won their last match by 25 runs and will be looking to capitalize on this momentum. The Fire would want to keep the winning streak alive and move up the ladder.
For this pair, a thrilling encounter is on the cards, as the contrasting dynamics play out in front of the eyes of the cricket fans. While the recent performances and dominance would make Oval Invincibles the favorites, the fact that Welsh Fire have recently won against a tough opponent only proves that they are up for the challenge.
It promises to be a very intriguing contest at the Kennington Oval, as both teams will be taking each other on for vital points in this tournament. The pitch has produced contests that have removed the tie; thus, this match will most likely go down to the wire.
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire 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) |
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won By Oval Invincibles | 03 |
| Won By Welsh Fire | 00 |
| Tied | 01 |
Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval is a batting-friendly pitch where huge scores could be posted and chased. A dew in the second innings often sets the bowlers to struggle with gripping the ball, while the surface offers a lot of advantage to the power-hitters, hence making chases even easier.
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire – Match Analysis
Oval Invincibles’ Strengths
Top position on points table demonstrates exceptional early-season form and tournament leadership consistency. Home advantage at Kennington Oval provides familiar pitch conditions and passionate London crowd support. Two wins from three matches showcase squad depth and proven ability to perform under pressure. Strong bowling attack suited to Oval conditions creates a significant advantage over visiting opposition teams.
Oval Invincibles’ Weaknesses
Recent performances and dominance create expectation pressure requiring consistent high-level execution for maintaining table position. Over-reliance on key performers limits tactical flexibility against challenging opposition bowling attacks. Complacency from favorable position may impact preparation intensity and match focus. Pitch conditions at Kennington producing close contests historically favors unpredictable match outcomes.
Welsh Fire’s Strengths
Recent 25-run victory creates positive momentum and confidence boost for challenging top-table opposition effectively. Winning streak mentality provides psychological advantage and belief in squad’s championship capabilities. Underdog status eliminates pressure while creating opportunity for upset victory against table leaders. Quality player assembly offers multiple match-winning options across batting and bowling departments.
Welsh Fire’s Weaknesses
Sixth position with one win from three matches reflects inconsistent early-season performances requiring immediate improvement. Away conditions at Kennington Oval eliminate home advantage and familiar pitch knowledge benefits. Record of two losses creates pressure for immediate results and playoff qualification hopes. Challenging an opponent in table-topping Invincibles demands exceptional performance levels for competitive contests.
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
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire: Fantasy Teams Selection
OVI vs WEF Small League: Will Jacks, Steven Smith, Sam Curran, Tom Abell (c), Sam Billings (wk), Jordan Cox, Paul Walter, Rashid Khan, David Payne, Josh Hull, Saqib Mahmood
OVI vs WEF Big League: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tawanda Muyeye, Luke Wells, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Curran, Chris Green, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff, Riley Meredith, Chris Green
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