The fifth season of The Hundred cricket league starts today, with defending champions Oval Invincibles (OI) facing last season’s bottom-placed team, London Spirit (LS). As we know, The Hundred is one of the most unique cricket leagues globally, featuring a format where each inning consists of 100 balls, with five-ball overs.
Both teams boast international cricketing talent and will be keen to secure a win in the season’s opening match. The Oval Invincibles will be under the pressure of defending their title, while London Spirit may feel the weight of home ground expectations. Which team will have the upper hand?
LDN vs OVL Win Probability - The Hundred 1st Match
LDN vs OVL Match Details
| Match | The Hundred 2025 – 1st Match |
| Date | Tuesday, August 05, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM (IST), 06:30 PM (Local) |
| Venue | Lords, London, United Kingdom |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | Sony Liv |
LDN vs OVL Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
We are predicting the London Spirit to win because they have the home advantage, and last year’s disappointing finish will motivate them in the opening game. The entire squad has been revamped, with new captain Kane Williamson and big T20 names like David Warner, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, and many more.
LDN vs OVL Head to Head
| Total Match Played | 04 |
| London Spirit Won | 00 |
| Oval Invincible Won | 03 |
| Draw/No Result | 01 |
Teams Preview (Top Players to Bet)
London Spirit
London Spirit has suffered a setback as one of their key players will not be available for the match. The top order, featuring Kane and Warner, provides great strength to the team. Wayne Madsen, known as the spine of the middle order, is capable of big hitting in the middle overs. Talking about the bowling unit, London Spirit have a stronger pace attack than Oval Invincibles, with players like Luke Wood, Ashton Turner, Liam Dawson, and Adam Gleeson.
LDN Probable Playing XI:
David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Kane Williamson (c), Wayne Madsen, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall
Oval Invincibles
The two-time defending champions are aiming for their third title. Their core strength lies in Rashid Khan, Donovan Ferreira, and Jason Behrendorff, along with the pace and control of Saqib Mahmood. The key quartet of Sam Curran, Tom Curran, and Will Jacks, who contributed to their victories in 2023 and 2024, remains intact. The team is fortunate to still have last year’s player of the tournament, Sam Curran, who scored 201 runs and took 17 wickets in the 2024 Men’s Hundred.
OVL Probable Playing XI:
Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c/wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff, Saqib Mahmood
Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s for The Hundred promises exciting cricket. It offers true bounce, a fast outfield, and favors good hitting. Fast bowlers get some early movement because of the slope. Once the batters get comfortable, they can score quickly.
The weather looks good, with sunny skies and only a small chance of rain (2%). Humidity will be high, but the conditions should be clear.
LDN vs OVL Dream 11 Teams
- Wicket-keeper: Adam Rossington
- Batter: Will Jacks (C), Dan Lawrence (VC), Sam Billings, Zak Crawley
- All-rounder: Jordan Thompson, Matt Critchley
- Bowler: Gus Atkinson, Daniel Worrall, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter
Pro Tip: Always check your fantasy team after the playing 11 is announced. It usually happens about half an hour before the match starts. So, after 10:30 PM (IST), review the playing 11 and compare it with your fantasy team to make sure everything matches.
Disclaimer: These predictions are based on research and analysis of past matches and player performances. We are not responsible for any financial loss.
