81/4 (13.4)
CR : 5.93
80/10 (18.4)
CR : 4.29
Oval Invincibles won by 6 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Rashid Khan
3/11
13.4
6
L Wood to D Ferreira
SIXXXX!! A monster hit from Donovan Ferreira as he finishes the match in style! Length ball around off, slower ball. Donovan Ferreira picks the slower delivery. He waits for it and smokes it way over the deep mid wicket fence for a maximum. Oval Invincibles win at Lord's by 6 wickets!
Oh hello! Ferreira shows how to time one off the bones and seal victory. The Invincibles open their account in an one-sided encounter.
Over 14
Oval Invincibles 81/4
Donovan Ferreira9(5)
Sam Billings6(3)
Luke Wood0-28(19 b)
OI won by 6 wickets
1:19 AM IST & 8:49 PM Local Time: A completely one-sided affair in the London Derby comes to an end as Oval Invincibles cruise past London Spirit. They seal a dominant win by 6 wickets with a massive 31 balls remaining.
Earlier in the evening, Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first on what looked like a sluggish surface at Lord’s. But things went downhill quickly for London Spirit as they endured a nightmare start. Keaton Jennings was the first to go for just 5, followed by skipper Williamson himself, who fell for 9. The hosts never found any rhythm during the Powerplay, and things got worse as David Warner also departed for 9 soon after.
London Spirit were in desperate need of a stabilising stand, but the wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Making his debut for Oval Invincibles, Rashid Khan ran riot through the middle order and kept things tight with the ball. Boundaries dried up, pressure mounted, and the highest partnership of the innings was a mere 17 between Ryan Higgins and Luke Wood. The innings never really took off, and London Spirit were skittled for just 80 – their lowest total in Men’s Hundred history. Rashid Khan impressed with figures of 3/11, while Sam Curran backed him up brilliantly with 3/18.
In reply, it was a stroll in the park for the Invincibles. Openers Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye laid a solid foundation before Liam Dawson cleaned up Muyeye for 18 with a peach. Despite a few hiccups in the middle – Jordon Cox struggled to get going and Curran fell after a brief 14-run cameo – the chase was never in doubt.
Will Jacks chipped in with a steady 24 off 24, and the finishing touches came from Sam Billings, unbeaten on 6, and Donovan Ferreira, who sealed the deal in style with a towering six. Oval Invincibles start their season with a thumping 6-wicket win and 31 balls to spare!
Earlier in the evening, Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first on what looked like a sluggish surface at Lord’s. But things went downhill quickly for London Spirit as they endured a nightmare start. Keaton Jennings was the first to go for just 5, followed by skipper Williamson himself, who fell for 9. The hosts never found any rhythm during the Powerplay, and things got worse as David Warner also departed for 9 soon after.
London Spirit were in desperate need of a stabilising stand, but the wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Making his debut for Oval Invincibles, Rashid Khan ran riot through the middle order and kept things tight with the ball. Boundaries dried up, pressure mounted, and the highest partnership of the innings was a mere 17 between Ryan Higgins and Luke Wood. The innings never really took off, and London Spirit were skittled for just 80 – their lowest total in Men’s Hundred history. Rashid Khan impressed with figures of 3/11, while Sam Curran backed him up brilliantly with 3/18.
In reply, it was a stroll in the park for the Invincibles. Openers Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye laid a solid foundation before Liam Dawson cleaned up Muyeye for 18 with a peach. Despite a few hiccups in the middle – Jordon Cox struggled to get going and Curran fell after a brief 14-run cameo – the chase was never in doubt.
Will Jacks chipped in with a steady 24 off 24, and the finishing touches came from Sam Billings, unbeaten on 6, and Donovan Ferreira, who sealed the deal in style with a towering six. Oval Invincibles start their season with a thumping 6-wicket win and 31 balls to spare!
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan (Player of the Match): "Nice to get the start, with the win especially. Always good to get a good start with the team. Well, that really helped (break after the IPL). It helped to prepare for the next tournament. The IPL, it is a three-month tournament. It helped me to think about how can I contribute and what can I do for my team.
The surface, it was good for the bowlers, the challenge was their to stick to the right line and length. It was gripping to the surface. Experience does help, but it is important to be mentally ready and it comes with experience.
I haven't bowled for a good time before the tournament, but I got the lines well, and its the experience that helps to a great extent."
The surface, it was good for the bowlers, the challenge was their to stick to the right line and length. It was gripping to the surface. Experience does help, but it is important to be mentally ready and it comes with experience.
I haven't bowled for a good time before the tournament, but I got the lines well, and its the experience that helps to a great extent."
That’s a wrap from the opening game of Men’s Hundred Season 5. A completely one-sided London Derby to kick things off. Oval Invincibles have outclassed London Spirit, sealing a dominant 6-wicket victory to start their campaign in style.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Arijit Kundu who, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav brought all the actions of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Arijit Kundu who, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav brought all the actions of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋