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The Hundred Men’s Final: After a thrilling Eliminator, Southern Brave prepare for final against Invincibles

Sunday, 18-Aug-2024, 08:53 AM
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The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Southern Brave will be fighting it out against Oval Invincibles in the final of The Hundred tournament on Sunday at the iconic Lord's, London. Both teams have been outstanding throughout the competition, showcasing their explosive batting and disciplined bowling.

Southern Brave were led to a thrilling victory over Birmingham Phoenix in the Eliminator by Chris Jordan banging two boundaries in a Super five decider after both teams scored 126 from 100 balls.

Oval Invincibles have been one of the most consistent teams in this year's tournament, topping the points table with six victories out of eight games. On the other hand, Southern Brave, placed third in the points table, demonstrated flashes of brilliance in their victory over Birmingham Phoenix.

One of the key strengths of the Invincibles has been their batting lineup. The top order, featuring dynamic openers Will Jacks and Dawid Malan, has regularly laid a solid foundation for the team.

Southern Brave, on the other hand, have been a team that has thrived under pressure. Their road to the final has been marked by remarkable comebacks and clinical performances. As the two teams prepare to face off in the final, the showdown is going to be a high-octane contest. Oval Invincibles will rely on their consistency and all-round strength to overpower Southern Brave, while Braves will look to unleash their aggressive brand of cricket to claim the title. 

Oval Invincibles probable XI: Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa

Southern Braves probable XI: 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

 

 

 

 

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