The opening match of The Hundred 2025 will see London Spirit take on Oval Invincibles on 5 August 2025 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The game is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM IST. Fans can expect a pleasant evening with clear skies, mild winds and temperatures between 14 to 18 degrees Celsius, with no threat of rain interrupting the match.
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London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles, The Hundred 2025: Match 1 Preview
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 05 August 2025, 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Weather Forecast | Clear skies, 14–18°C, mild wind, no rain |
Team Comparison
| Category | London Spirit | Oval Invincibles |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Finish | 8th (last), 1 win – 7 losses | 1st (Champions), 6 wins – 2 losses |
| Head-to-Head | 1 win – 6 losses vs OVI | 6 wins – 1 loss vs LNS |
| Captain | Kane Williamson | Sam Billings |
| Coach | Justin Langer | Tom Moody |
| Key Players | Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Liam Dawson, Kane Williamson | Will Jacks, Sam & Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Billings |
| Strengths | Experienced batting core; Dawson adds all-round balance | Dynamic all-rounders; in-form bowling attack |
| Weaknesses | Inconsistency in both batting and death bowling last season | Slight vulnerability in middle-order if top fails |
| Winning Odds | 36% (Underdogs) | 64% (Favourites) |
| Form | Rebuilding after poor 2024 | Confident as two-time defending champions |
LNS vs OVI Squads for The Hundred 2025 Match 1
London Spirit Squad: Kane Williamson (c), David Warner, Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Luke Wood, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins.
Oval Invincibles Squad: Sam Billings (c & wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Cox, Jason Behrendorff, Saqib Mahmood, Miles Hammond, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Tawanda Muyeye, George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar, Jordan Clark.
LNS vs OVI Probable Playing 11 for The Hundred 2025 Match 1
London Spirit Probable XI: David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (c), Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, Liam Dawson, Ryan Higgins, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall, Olly Stone.
Oval Invincibles Probable XI: Will Jacks, Miles Hammond, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jason Behrendorff, George Scrimshaw, Nathan Sowter.
Note: Test players (e.g., Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson) omitted due to their involvement in the England vs India 5th Test.
LNS vs OVI Dream11 Fantasy Team for The Hundred 2025 Match 1
| Player | Team (Role) |
|---|---|
| Sam Billings | OVI (WK/Bat) |
| Donovan Ferreira | OVI (WK/Bat) |
| Will Jacks (VC) | OVI (Bat/All-rounder) |
| David Warner | LNS (Bat) |
| Keaton Jennings | LNS (Bat) |
| Kane Williamson | LNS (Bat) |
| Sam Curran (C) | OVI (All-rounder) |
| Tom Curran | OVI (All-rounder) |
| Rashid Khan | OVI (Bowler) |
| Jason Behrendorff | OVI (Bowler) |
| Daniel Worrall | LNS (Bowler) |
LNS vs OVI, Top Tips for Dream11 Team Selection
- Stack more OVI players (historical dominance, near full-strength squad).
- Top picks for C/VC: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rashid Khan — they offer points through both bowling and batting.
- Overseas stars (Warner, Williamson, Rashid) should get priority due to experience and match-winning past performances.
- Adjust last-minute for any definitive lineup or injury news after the toss.