The Hundred Men’s 2025 | Match - 25, NOS vs OVI | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Northern Superchargers will lock horns with Oval Invincibles in match 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Headingley Ground in Leeds. The Supercharger sit in the mid-table zone with 2 wins and 1 loss, while the Invincibles also have 2 victories and 1 defeat but hold a stronger position thanks to a superior net run rate.

Northern Superchargers have shown flashes of consistency in this season, securing solid wins against Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave. However, they faced a heavy 57-run defeat to Manchester Originals in their previous outing, exposing a few concerns in their batting depth. With a 2-1 record so far, NOS will be aiming to bounce back strongly and stay firm in the race for the playoffs.

On the other hand, Oval Invincibles have been one of the most impressive sides this season, producing a massive 83-run win over Welsh Fire and a dominant 7-wicket victory against Southern Brave. But in their last game, they slipped against Manchester Originals, losing by 9 wickets. With two wins from three matches and the advantage of a strong net run rate, OVI remain a strong contender at the top of the table.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 06:30 PM IST (01:00 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Headingley, Leeds

Head to Head

Matches Played - 03

Northern Superchargers won - 01           Oval Invincibles won - 02

Last 5 meetings

Northern Superchargers won - 01           Oval Invincibles won - 02

Pitch Report

The Headingley surface in The Hundred generally offers good bounce and carry, assisting pacers early on with the new ball. As the game progresses, it becomes a true wicket for stroke play, making 150–160 a competitive total, though chasing has often been slightly easier here.

Weather Report

The weather forecast in Birmingham is expected to be cloudy. There are 20% chances of rain during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 18 degree celsius with humidity likely to be around 68%.

Probable Playing XI  

Northern Superchargers (NOS) - Zak Crawley, Michael Pepper(wk), Dawid Malan, Harry Brook(c), Dan Lawrence, David Miller, Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Santner, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts

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

Must Picks

NOS - Harry Brook, Adil Rashid

OVI - Will Jacks, Sam Curran

NOS vs OVI Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jordan Cox

Batters : Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, David Miller

All-rounder : Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Tom Curran

Bowlers : Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Potts

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Harry Brook

Vice-Captain : Sam Curran

Prediction

Oval Invincibles look stronger on paper with their in-form all-rounders and explosive top order, giving them a slight edge heading into this clash. Northern Superchargers, however, have shown glimpses of brilliance and will rely on Harry Brook and their spin attack to bounce back at home. With both teams sitting on similar records, the contest promises to be closely fought, but OVI’s balance and recent momentum make them favorites to clinch this match.

Sportco predicts Oval Invincibles to beat Northern Superchargers in match 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2025.

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