LS vs OI Match Prediction, The Hundred 2025 1st Match: Who will win between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles?

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London Spirit (LS) vs Oval Invincibles (OI) - 1st Match of The Hundred Men's 2025 will be played at Lord's, London on 05 August, starting at 11:00 PM IST.

London Spirit are coming into this opening game hoping to put behind a rough 2024 campaign where they lost five matches on the trot. With the likes of David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Jamie Smith in the squad, they have a solid batting lineup that can turn things around. Their middle-order depth and fresh energy might just be what they need to start strong this season.

On the other hand, defending champions Oval Invincibles are in tremendous form. Having won four of their last five games - including a commanding 17-run win in the 2024 final against Southern Brave - OI boast a formidable lineup featuring Sam Curran, Will Jacks, and Rashid Khan. They've dominated this fixture historically, winning 6 out of 7 head-to-head encounters.

Lord's, London Weather and Pitch Report

Weather on August 5 in London is expected to be cloudy (98% clouds) with a temperature around 19.2°C and winds at 15.8 km/h, which could offer movement to fast bowlers under the lights.

The pitch at Lord's is known to be green with decent pace and bounce, suiting pace bowlers early on, but becomes more favorable for batting as the game progresses.

Batting Condition: High Scoring

Pitch Type: Green Pitch

Pace vs Spin: More support for pace; spin remains average.

Venue Stats (The Hundred Men's):

1st Innings Avg: 144 runs | 6 wickets | SR: 119.68

2nd Innings Avg: 130 runs | 7 wickets | SR: 110.52

Expect a competitive total in the range of 145-160 on this surface.

Recent Performance

London Spirit (LS):

LS ended last season on a low note with five straight defeats. Their most recent loss came against OI, who beat them by 9 wickets chasing 96 in just 12.3 balls. LS's top order crumbled repeatedly, and rebuilding confidence will be key.

Oval Invincibles (OI):

OI are in red-hot form. Their dominant campaign in 2024 ended with a trophy and solid team synergy. With consistent contributions from both bat and ball, they look the most balanced squad in the tournament.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Oval Invincibles clearly have the upper hand in this rivalry, and London Spirit will be hoping for a fresh start to rewrite that narrative.

LS vs OI Match Prediction - Who will win

Oval Invincibles have a 65% chance of winning, compared to London Spirit's 35%. While London Spirit features global stars like David Warner and Kane Williamson, their recent form is concerning - 5 consecutive losses to end the last season. On the other hand, OI enters this match in red-hot form, having won 4 of their last 5 games, including a convincing win in the 2024 final.

Watch out for:

The early battle between Richard Gleeson and Will Jacks could set the tone.

Rashid Khan's spin could trouble the LS middle order if they lose early wickets.

LS will heavily depend on Jamie Smith and David Warner to anchor the innings.

What to Expect:

Oval Invincibles' all-round depth gives them a strong edge - with Sam Curran, Tom Curran, and Jordan Clark all able to contribute in multiple roles. If Sam Curran gets into rhythm with both bat and ball, OI will be hard to stop.

London Spirit needs a solid top-order start. Warner and Williamson must provide a steady platform, and bowlers like Liam Dawson and Ryan Higgins must be economical in the middle overs.

Predicted Scores:

London Spirit batting first: 135–150

Oval Invincibles batting first: 150–170

LS vs OI Final Result Prediction:

Oval Invincibles to win by 6 wickets or 25+ runs. Their recent dominance, combined with superior team balance and form, gives them the edge. Expect Sam Curran or Rashid Khan to be in contention for Player of the Match. But if Warner fires or Gleeson picks early wickets, it could still swing LS's way.