The Hundred 2024: Southern Brave Takes On London Spirit In Season Opener
The Southern Brave, the first champions of The Hundred, are set to begin their 2024 season against the London Spirit at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. With Jofra Archer back in action, the Brave aim for a strong start. The match is scheduled for July 24 at 11 PM IST, promising high stakes and excitement as both teams seek early dominance.
Date and Time: July 24, 2024; 11 PM IST, 5:30 PM GMT
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The pitch at The Rose Bowl is expected to offer some early movement for seamers but will become more batting-friendly as the game progresses. A score around 150-160 could be competitive. Clear skies are forecasted, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
Southern Brave
The Brave's bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills, will be key. Their batting lineup includes captain James Vince and Laurie Evans, who need to step up in the absence of key overseas players like Finn Allen and Kieron Pollard.
London Spirit
The Spirit boasts a solid batting unit with big hitters like Shimron Hetmyer and Adam Rossington. Despite missing some international stars, their bowling attack remains competitive with Nathan Ellis and Ravi Bopara leading the charge.
SOB vs LNS Dream11 Prediction
- Wicketkeepers: Alex Davies
- Batters: James Vince, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Laurie Evans, Dan Lawrence
- All-rounders: Rehan Ahmed, James Coles, Liam Dawson
- Bowlers: Tymal Mills, Daniel Worrall
Captain Choices: Shimron Hetmyer, Zak Crawley
Vice-Captain Choices: Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson
Key Players For Southern Brave vs London Spirit
Southern Brave
- Jofra Archer: Making his Hundred debut post-injury, Archer's pace and precision will be crucial.
- James Vince: The captain brings vast experience and a knack for scoring runs under pressure.
- Shimron Hetmyer: Known for his explosive batting, Hetmyer can change the game's course single-handedly.
- Ravi Bopara: The seasoned all-rounder offers stability with both bat and ball.
London Spirit
Team News
The Southern Brave will miss their overseas stars Finn Allen, Kieron Pollard, and Akeal Hosein due to the MLC playoffs. London Spirit will be without England internationals Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope.
Probable Playing XI
Southern Brave
Daniel Hughes, James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, Joe Weatherley, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, George Garton, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer
London Spirit
Daniel Lawrence (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Michael Pepper, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravi Bopara, Jimmy Neesham, Matthew Critchley, Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis
Squads
Southern Brave:
Main Squad: Jofra Archer, James Vince (c), Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills (vc), Laurie Evans (vc), Leus du Plooy (vc), Rehan Ahmed (vc), Craig Overton (vc), Danny Briggs (vc), George Garton (vc), Alex Davies (wk), James Coles (wk), Joe Weatherley (wk)
*Overseas:* Kieron Pollard (vc), Akeal Hosein (vc), Finn Allen (Daniel Hughes)
Main Squad: London Spirit:
Main Squad: Zak Crawley (c), Dan Lawrence (c) , Liam Dawson , Dan Worrall , Olly Stone , Adam Rossington , Richard Gleeson , Ollie Pope , Daniel Bell-Drummond , Matthew Critchley , Michael Pepper , Ravi Bopara , Ryan Higgins
*Overseas:* James Neesham , Andre Russell , Shimron Hetmyer , Nathan Ellis
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