The Hundred 2025 Match 16: OVI vs WEF head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Oval Invincibles (OVI) are going to face Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at the Kennington Oval, London, on Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 PM IST. The Invincibles have gotten off to a great start by winning two out of three matches and at the moment, they are at the top of the points table with a good NRR of 2.085. On the other hand, Welsh Fire have had a tough time in the competition with only one victory in three matches and occupy the 6th spot.

Sam Billings-led the Invincibles, who have a powerful batting lineup supported by the all-round depth, whereas Tom Abell's Welsh Fire would be quite anxious to get back on track after their last outing, where they managed to win the game. Considering the Oval-based side enjoys a very dominant head-to-head record, the Fire will certainly have to play almost flawlessly to overthrow the home team.

OVI vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played – 4
Oval Invincibles won – 3
Welsh Fire won – 0
Tied – 1

The Invincibles have a better record in this fixture, where most of the time, the Invincibles have come out triumphant in their clashes with the Fire, having won three out of four games, and the Fire have yet to register any wins against the Invincibles.

OVI vs WEF: Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval in London is a batting-friendly venue, making it possible to post and chase massive scores. Dew in the second innings often makes it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, giving a significant advantage to power hitters and making chases even more favorable.

OVI vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles (OVI): Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

Welsh Fire (WEF): Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith