Match Date: 5 August 2025
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Tournament: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025
Live on: SonyLiv
Match Preview: Big Battle at Lord’s
London Spirit (LNS) and Oval Invincibles (OVI) will kick off their Hundred 2025 campaign with a high-voltage clash at the historic Lord’s. OVI comes in with strong momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while LNS will be desperate to break their losing streak.
Let’s take a full look at players’ stats, head-to-head record, pitch conditions, and possible match-winners.
LNS vs OVI Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | LNS Wins | OVI Wins | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
OVI has a dominant edge over LNS in past encounters, winning 6 out of 7 matches. LNS will hope to change this trend.
Also See: LNS VS OVI Dream11 Prediction
Pitch & Weather Report – Lord’s Cricket Ground
- Pitch Nature: Balanced pitch. Early swing for pacers. Spinners effective later in the match.
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~145
- Toss Preference: Teams prefer bowling first due to early movement and potential dew.
- Weather: Partly cloudy, 19–22°C, light winds. Only 10–20% chance of rain.
Top Players’ Record at Lord’s
London Spirit (LNS)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 8 | 59 | 17 |
| Daniel Worrall | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Richard Gleeson | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Olly Stone | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Keaton Jennings | 2 | 75 | – |
Oval Invincibles (OVI)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 5 | 116 | 10 |
| Tom Curran | 5 | 122 | 2 |
| Will Jacks | 5 | 118 | 5 |
| Rashid Khan | 1 | – | 2 |
| Nathan Sowter | 1 | 2 | 6 |
LNS vs OVI Player Battles & Stats
| Player Battle | Stats |
|---|---|
| Sam Curran vs LNS | 134 Runs, 14 Wickets in 5 innings |
| Will Jacks vs LNS | 182 Runs, 5 Wickets in 7 innings |
| Rashid Khan vs LNS | 9 Wickets in 3 matches |
| Jordan Cox vs LNS | 145 Runs in 5 matches |
| Jamie Smith vs OVI | 60 Runs in 1 match |
| Jamie Overton vs OVI | 79 Runs in 3 innings |
Recent Player Form (Last 5 Matches)
LNS Key Players Form
- Kane Williamson: 153, 114, 63 – Top run-scorer recently.
- Luke Wood: Took 2 wickets in 4 out of last 5 matches.
- Ryan Higgins: Consistent all-round show – multiple 2-wicket hauls and 20+ runs.
- Liam Dawson: Involved in 2+ wickets consistently, great record at Lord’s.
OVI Key Players Form
- Will Jacks: 100 (with 2 wickets), 52, 57 – Dominant form.
- Sam Curran: Multiple 3-wicket hauls, handy lower-order runs.
- Tom Curran: Runs in every game – 47, 49*, 32.
- Rashid Khan: Always a wicket-taker, including 4-wicket spells.
X-Factors & Match-Winning Picks
- Sam Curran (OVI) – 10 wickets at Lord’s, 14 wickets vs LNS. Proven match-winner.
- Will Jacks (OVI) – Explosive top-order batter, also contributes with ball.
- Kane Williamson (LNS) – Most consistent batter in the squad.
- Liam Dawson (LNS) – 17 wickets at Lord’s, experienced campaigner.
LNS vs OVI: If Match is Drawn… Who Can Be Player of the Match?
In case rain or other interruptions force a match draw or no result, Player of the Match could still be awarded based on all-round impact or standout individual performances. Possible candidates:
- Sam Curran – For his all-round performance (bat + ball).
- Will Jacks – For a quickfire knock or multi-wicket haul.
- Kane Williamson – If he anchors the LNS innings with a solid 50+.
- Rashid Khan – If he breaks key partnerships with the ball.
Oval Invincibles are the stronger team on paper and by recent form. But London Spirit can’t be ruled out at their home ground Lord’s, where some of their bowlers have good records.
Also See: The Hundred Men’s 2025 Points Table
Predicted Winner: Oval Invincibles
Man of the Match (If Played): Sam Curran / Will Jacks
Man of the Match (If Drawn): Sam Curran (based on past performance and likely impact)
