London Spirit's must-win game to get the campaign running
| Date | August 01, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord's, London |
| Format | 100-Ball Cricket |
| Series | The Hundred 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Daniel Bell-Drummond has odds of 3.35 to be the London Spirit's best batsman.
- Jonny Bairstow has odds of 2.95 to be the Welsh Fire's best batsman.
- Nathan Ellis has odds of 3.40 to be London Spirit's best bowler
- Mason Crane has odds of 3.80 to be the Welsh Fire's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have seen close games in The Hundred, 2024, and the tournament is entering an important phase where the points table is taking shape. The London Spirit will be under pressure as they take on Welsh Fire in the 10th game. London Spirit lost to Birmingham Phoenix in the last game, their second consecutive loss this season. The team will look to make a strong comeback and ride on its batting firepower that offers them favorable odds. Welsh Fire also had a bad outing against the Oval Invincibles, and they will look to move up on the points table with a win. With a lot riding on the result for both teams in this game, we expect a close contest.
London Spirit Preview
Daniel Lawrence's team has had a poor start to the tournament. They started the season at the bottom on cricket betting sites and haven't done anything to alter those odds. The team lost both its games and came with a 3-wicket loss against Birmingham Phoenix in the last game. They must pull up their socks and get together to stay alive in the tournament.
Adam Rossington and Daniel Bell-Drummond haven't fired at the top, and the team needs a steady start from the pair. Michael-Kyle Pepper, Daniel Lawrence, and Shimron Hetmyer have struggled with their form, and the side will expect to see them do well. Liam Dawson, Andre Russell, and Ryan Higgins are good hitters, and the team needs quick runs from them in the lower middle order.
The only silver lining for the team has been its bowling. Daniel Worrall and Olly Stone bowled well in the last game and shall look to deliver a similar start. Nathan Ellis and Andre Russell have vast experience, and the team needs good bowling from them in the middle of the innings. Dawson, Higgins, and Lawrence will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for London Spirit
Daniel Lawrence (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Liam Dawson, Ryan Higgins, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall
Welsh Fire Preview
Tom Abell will be upset with his side's performance in the last game against the Oval Invincibles. They failed to chase a small target of 114 runs in the last game. The side couldn't build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Their odds have fallen on cricket betting apps. Abell expects a better show from his players as they look to improve their prospects to finish in the Top 3.
The experienced opening pair of Jonny Bairstow and Tom Kohler-Cadmore must deliver an electrifying start in the game. The middle order is strong, and the team will need a good show from Joe Clarke, Tom Abell, and Glenn Phillips. Luke Wells, David Willey, and David Payne will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.
The bowlers did a good job in the last game, and the side will need early wickets from David Payne and David Willey. Joshua Little is the key bowler for the team, and he must keep a check on the scoring rate in the middle of the innings with Mason Crane. Jake Ball and Luke Wells must fit into the fifth bowler role well.
Expected Starting XI for Welsh Fire
Tom Abell (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, Mason Crane, Joshua Little, Jake Ball, David Payne
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen a string of low scores in the tournament, and batsmen have struggled in the early overs. The wickets have been conducive to chasing scores, and we expect this trend to continue. The side winning the toss will look to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over London during the game, which will be an advantage for the fast bowlers who can move the ball. Batsmen have to play to the merit of the ball, and the first side to bat will aim to get 150 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Welsh Fire batted poorly in the last game, and the side has a few issues with the form of their batters in the middle order. They will need strong hands from the middle order to win this game. Despite their losses, London Spirit has a stronger batting lineup, giving them an edge according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for London Spirit to win
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