Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Prediction: Invincibles aiming for second consecutive title

Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave are going to face each other in the Final of The Hundred Men 2024 at Lord's, London, United Kingdom on 18th August 2024. Invincibles are the defending champions and will be looking to repeat the history. Who will win this game of cricket?

Oval Invincibles form

Defending champions Oval Invincibles have made it to the finals of the Men's The Hundred 2024 season by topping the league stage with six wins from eight matches. Sam Billings and his team now target their second consecutive title as they face an insurgent Southern Brave unit at Lord's.

Jordan Cox, Dawid Malan, and Sam Curran have been the pivots of the Invincibles' success in batting. Each of them has scored nearly 180 runs in the tournament so far. Curran also maintained the jollity with the ball, picking up 17 wickets to finish the leading wicket-taker for the season. Behind him were joined by Adam Zampa, who also had 17 wickets in eight matches to show his team was indeed quite strong with the willow and the leather as well.

A consistency like this will see the Oval Invincibles through to yet another good performance in the final, but the Southern Brave is a team that will not lie down without a fight. The scene is all set for a great contest at Lord's, as both teams keep their eyes on the title.

Predicted Lineup: Oval Invincibles

Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (C & WK), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Tom Curran, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa.

Southern Brave form

Southern Brave made it to the playoffs with five wins and two losses from seven completed matches. In the Eliminator, they beat Birmingham Phoenix in a nail-biting Super Over, booking a final berth against the defending champions Oval Invincibles.

Captain James Vince has been the most consistent performer and has emerged as the leading run-scorer for The Hundred Men's 2024 season. Going into the final, Vince has collected 400 runs from nine innings, much ahead of second-placed Ben Duckett, who has 269—a difference of 131 runs.

Chris Jordan has also been in great form for Southern Brave, claiming 14 wickets with the ball, and he batted really well in the Super Over against Phoenix. Tymal Mills is expected to lead the pace attack of Brave along with Jordan in the final.

With prolific form, Vince will be crucial for Southern Brave as the bowling strength of Jordan and Mills will provide a good match for Oval Invincibles in what should be an electrifying final at Lord's.

Predicted Lineup for Southern Brave

James Vince (C), Alex Davies (WK), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills.

Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave Expert Tips & Prediction

On the Lord's surface, fast bowlers can expect to get some seam movement off the new ball. Spinners can be brought into the attack during the middle overs of the innings. With an average first innings total at the venue this season being a lowly 126, any total above 140 will be imposing for the final. Oval Invincibles just edge ahead as favorites to beat Southern Brave in the final and ultimately be crowned The Hundred Men's 2024 season champions, courtesy of their recent form and a superior head-to-head record added to defending champions status.