In this article, we will discuss the 26th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition, where Oval Invincibles delivered a commanding performance to defeat London Spirit by nine wickets at The Oval. The match saw London Spirit struggle with the bat, posting a modest total of 96, largely due to Adam Zampa’s brilliant 4 for 17.
Oval Invincibles made light work of the chase, as Jordan Cox turned into a boundary-hitting machine, smashing an unbeaten 61. With 37 balls still left in the bank, Cox and company strolled to victory, leaving the opposition wondering if they should have set a target or just offered tea instead.
Adam Zampa was the standout bowler for the Invincibles, taking 4 for 17 to dismantle the Spirit’s batting lineup. In response, Jordan Cox led the chase with an unbeaten 61 off 30 balls, guiding the Invincibles to 100/1 in just 63 balls. The victory, achieved with 37 balls to spare, also ensured Zampa was named Player of the Match.
Oval Invincibles waltzed into the knock-out stages of The Hundred, making it look easier than a Sunday afternoon net session. Jordan Cox stole the show with a dazzling fifty, leaving London Spirit more like London Fog as they vanished from the contest at The Kia Oval! Cox, who recently earned a spot in the England Men’s Test team, continued his stellar form by finishing unbeaten on 61 from just 30 balls, sealing a nine-wicket victory with a flourish.
The match was effectively over by the halfway point, as London Spirit, already out of contention for the tournament, managed only 96 runs in their first innings. Despite a promising start from Michael Pepper, who scored 27 off 18 balls during the powerplay, his dismissal by Adam Zampa triggered a collapse.
Zampa, who has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, ripped through the Spirit’s middle order, claiming 4 for 17. The Spirit’s batting woes deepened as they slumped to 52 for 5, with key players like Ollie Pope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Andre Russell dismissed in quick succession.
Ollie Stone, also named in England’s squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, bowled with intent as London Spirit attempted to defend their meager total. However, the Invincibles’ chase was never in doubt, and Cox ensured a swift conclusion, wrapping up the game with 37 balls to spare.
With this victory, Sam Billings’ Oval Invincibles, who have won six of their seven matches, have secured a top-three finish in the men’s competition. Their final match against Trent Rockets will determine whether they advance directly to The Hundred Final on August 18 or must compete in The Hundred Eliminator the day before.
London Spirit (Men) – 96 (100/100 balls)
Oval Invincibles (Men) – 100/1 (63 balls)
Result – Invincibles won by 9 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
Player of the match – Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa
Oval Invincibles | Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson |
London Spirit | Michael Pepper, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Shimron Hetmyer, Dan Lawrence, Andre Russell, Matt Critchley, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall |
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