Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women taking place? Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women will take place on Monday 16th August, 2021 at 15:30 (UK)
Where is Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women taking place? Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women will take place at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton
What is the expected weather for Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women? 20c dry with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze
Where can I get tickets for Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women? Click here for the latest ticket information for Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women
What TV channel is Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women on in the UK? Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Southern Brave Women vs Oval Invincibles Women live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHERN BRAVE WOMEN
- Southern Brave head into this one having already secured top spot in the league and their place in Saturday’s women’s Hundred final at Lord’s.
- Anya Shrubsole’s side have won six of their seven matches played, with their latest game a comfortable 39-run triumph against a poor Welsh Fire outfit.
- The Brave will be without overseas star Smriti Mandhana for the rest of the competition, as she has flown home to see her family ahead of India’s tour to Australia later in the year.
OVAL INVINCIBLES WOMEN
- Oval Invincibles are confirmed as top three finishers in the women’s Hundred, although they cannot catch Southern Brave at the top of the table, meaning that they will face an eliminator match on Friday at the Kia Oval following this encounter.
- This past weekend saw the Invincibles record a derby double, beating local rivals London Spirit for the second time in the tournament, this one by eight wickets after chasing down 104 runs in 87 balls.
- The return of South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has come at the perfect time for the visitors, as she played a huge role in their emphatic win vs the Spirit last time out and may do so again here.
THE PREDICTION
A potential dress rehearsal of Saturday’s women’s Hundred final sees Southern Brave host Oval Invincibles in Southampton. So far, the hosts have proven themselves as the strongest team in the competition, but they will face a stern test here. The Brave’s batting will be significantly weakened by the loss of Mandhana, who hit 78 in their most recent victory, whilst the Invincibles are a far stronger team now that Kapp as returned to the fold. When taking this into account, favouring the visitors for victory may well prove the smart play in this one, despite Southern Brave’s superior position in the table.
