The Hundred 2025 Match 29: OVI-W vs LNS-W Pitch Behaviour: Who Will Dominate in Kennington?

OVI-W vs LNS-W Pitch Report: Kennington Oval, London, England, is one of the 8 venues in the Hundred tournament where matches are to be played. It is also the home ground of the OVI-W team. This surface generally offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, which has resulted in several thrilling contests. So far, two matches have been played on this ground in The Hundred Tournament, in which big scores have been witnessed. A big total can be expected today as well.

Pitch & Scoring Patterns in Kennington Oval, London, England

First Innings (Batting First)

The pitch of Kennington Oval ground is well-balanced; however, the batsmen get help in the first innings, due to which the team batting first has won 10 out of 20 T20 matches on this ground. The average score in the first innings ranges between 150-160 runs. The team winning the toss chooses to bat first on this pitch. Boundaries are plentiful, with 334 boundaries in the first innings and 337 boundaries in the second innings. 

Second Innings (Chasing)

Batting in the second innings on this ground also seems a bit difficult compared to the first innings. The average score of the second innings is also 137 runs, which is 13 runs less than the first innings. However, out of 20 T20 matches on this ground, 9 matches have also been won by the chasing side, highlighting a balanced surface throughout the match.

OVI-W vs LNS-W Pitch Report Cricket Winner Insight:

• The Pacers seemed to be more effective in this venue. Right-arm-fast medium took 70 wickets while left-arm fast medium took 36 wickets so far.
• LNS-W won 4 out of their 7 matches and holds third place with 16 points. Their bowlers, especially Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn and Charlie Dean, are in good form and can deliver a magical spell in this match.
• Oval Invincibles Women key players like Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey are in good form with the bat and are expected to score quickly on this surface.

Oval Invincibles Women Probable Playing XIs

Lauren Hill, Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Paige Scofield, Marizanne Kapp, Franklin, Amanda Wellington, Joanne Gardener, Tash Farrant, Sophia Smale, Daisy Gibb

London Spirit Women Probable Playing XIs

K Chatheli, Georgia Redmayne, Charlie Knott, Code Griffith, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Grace Harris, Issy Wong, Danielle Gibson, Eva Gray, Bex Tyson