The Hundred Women’s 2025 competition is opening with a blockbuster London derby at the historic Lord’s as London Spirit Women (LNS-W), the defending champions take on Oval Invincibles Women (OVI-W). The home team, led by spin all-rounder Charlotte Dean, has welcomed star overseas names like Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma, while the Invincibles have a powerful lineup featuring Lauren Winfield-Hill, Meg Lanning, and the dynamic all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.
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LNS-W vs OVI-W Preview, Match 1, The Hundred Women’s 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | LNS-W vs OVI-W, 1st Match |
| Tournament | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 |
| Time | 2:45 PM LOCAL, 1:45 PM GMT, 7:15 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord’s, London, England |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Nursery End |
| Hosts To | Marylebone Cricket Club, Middlesex |
| Broadcast (India) | TV: Sony Sports Network; Streaming: Fancode |
London Spirit Women vs Oval Invincibles Women Squads for Match 1
London Spirit Women: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne(w), Heather Knight, Cordelia Griffith, Abi Norgrove, Deepti Sharma, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean(c), Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Tara Norris, Eva Gray, Sophie Munro, Kate Coppack, Rebecca Tyson, Charli Knott, Kira Chathli
Oval Invincibles Women: Lauren Winfield-Hill(w/c), Meg Lanning, Rebecca Odgers, Alice Capsey, Phoebe Franklin, Marizanne Kapp, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Paige Scholfield, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tash Farrant, Rachel Slater, Sophia Smale, Daisy Gibb, Kalea Moore, Joanne Gardner
LNS-W vs OVI-W Probable Playing XI, The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 1
London Spirit Women (LNS-W): Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Heather Knight, Cordelia Griffith, Deepti Sharma, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean (c), Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Tara Norris, Eva Gray
Oval Invincibles Women (OVI-W): Lauren Winfield-Hill (c/wk), Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Phoebe Franklin, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Paige Scholfield, Tash Farrant, Sophia Smale
LNS-W vs OVI-W Dream11 Fantasy Team, Match 1, The Hundred Women’s 2025
| Players | Team | Role | Why Pick? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Harris | LNS-W | All-rounder | Explosive hitter, handy with ball |
| Deepti Sharma | LNS-W | All-rounder | Consistent, superb form in internationals |
| Heather Knight | LNS-W | Batter | Reliable anchor, experienced T20 campaigner |
| Issy Wong | LNS-W | Bowler | Pace, bounce, wicket-taker at Lord’s |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | OVI-W | Wicketkeeper | Opening runs, likely to face most deliveries |
| Meg Lanning | OVI-W | Batter | Aggressive, top scorer potential |
| Marizanne Kapp | OVI-W | All-rounder | World-class skill set, fantasy captaincy option |
| Alice Capsey | OVI-W | All-rounder | Impressive young talent, all-phase player |
| Amanda-Jade Wellington | OVI-W | Bowler | Useful leg-spin, crucial in middle-overs |
| Charlotte Dean | LNS-W | Bowler | Captain, key with the ball |
Safe Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Player | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma (C) | LNS-W | All-round role, bonus fantasy pts |
| Grace Harris (VC) | LNS-W | Big-hitting, impact with ball |
| Marizanne Kapp | OVI-W | Dual threat; runs & wickets |
Top Grand League Picks
| Player | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Cordelia Griffith | LNS-W | Aggressive, can rack up quick runs |
| Danielle Gibson | LNS-W | Dynamic all-rounder; floats in order |
| Phoebe Franklin | OVI-W | Value pick, lower ownership |
| Tash Farrant | OVI-W | Death-overs specialist |
LNS-W vs OVI-W Fantasy Tips & Strategy Table
| Tip No. | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pick more all-rounders for higher chances of points |
| 2 | Lord’s pitch may assist seamers early – include pacers |
| 3 | Prioritize openers and players who bat in top 4 |
| 4 | Adjust based on final XI at toss (swap unconfirmed starters) |
Disclaimer: Please check the final line-ups at toss and make changes accordingly.