NS vs OI Match Prediction : 25th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

Both teams will bring all they’ve got in an all-important game for play-off qualification. The Invincibles has shown throughout the tournament that the team should not be taken lightly as a serious title contender. Ultimately, the away team should have enough artillery to get past the home team even at its best.

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Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles Head-to-Head Record

The Northern Superchargers and Oval Invincibles have each walked away with two wins in their four head-to-head matches. The Superchargers won last season.

Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles Live-streaming and Broadcast

During the Men’s Hundred this year, the Northern Superchargers at Headingley will host the Oval Invincibles on Saturday, 23 August 2025. Indian viewers will have the match available to them on the Sony Sports Network or live-stream via the SonyLiv or FanCode apps.

You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.

NS vs OI Team Previews

Northern Superchargers

Northern Superchargers look talented on paper, but they will be severely tested in all aspects against the Oval Invincibles. Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan can set platforms, however, both risk falling behind the run rate early on if they can’t counter the new ball.

Malan scored 22 runs off 21 balls in his last innings, ending with a strike rate only just over 100. Dan Lawrence’s utility helps, but the batting feels overly reliant on captain Harry Brook to change gears and finish in the middle to death overs. He’s the marquee game-breaker, but if the opposition bowling chokes him, the run rate can stall, or he could give his wicket away.

David Miller adds muscle, though he’s been hot-and-cold in this short tournament. Michael Pepper’s intent is handy when it comes off. His inconsistency still has many questions needing answering. Neither batter had the opportunity to get involved in the middle against the London Spirit.

Both may start slower with the bat from a lack of batting time compared to the rest of the batting order. The spin duo is strong on reputation. Adil Rashid remains elite in white-ball cricket. Mitchell Santner offers control and batting depth. Both will need conditions to work in their favour though. They came undone against the London team after both going wicketless.

The seam unit is capable but lacks a proven death specialist. Matthew Potts is a seamer who rose quickly with England, yet his white-ball resumé is still developing. Both Potts and Tom Lawes went for 30 runs or more in their 20 balls of their previous bowling spell.

Jacob Duffy brings New Zealand experience but hasn’t been a regular international. If wickets don’t come up front, balls 80 to 100 could get expensive.

Northern Superchargers Expected Playing 11

Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook (c), Michael Pepper (wk), David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Jacob Duffy

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Oval Invincibles

The Oval Invincibles appears formidable and confident. Will Jacks sets the pace as a powerful force during the powerplay, with useful off-spin as an added asset. Alongisde Tawanda Muyeye, the previous opening partnership was worth 33 runs.

Jordan Cox and captain Sam Billings provide steady acceleration in the middle overs. Cox gave a mighty account of himself with 58 not out in his previous innings. The explosive Donovan Ferreira offers an immediate six-hitting threat to change the momentum whenever needed in the middle to death phases of the innings.

Sam Curran is the team's heartbeat when swinging the new ball or belting crucial lower-order runs. He hit 54 runs against the Rockets. The left-arm pacer has produced ultra-slow “moon balls” that have confused batters this season.

With his brother Tom’s sharp competitiveness enhancing the death overs, the Curran brothers form a relentless seam bowling partnership for Oval Invincibles. Tom Curran took two wickets against Trent Rockets.

The spin ace of Rashid Khan is still another trick up their sleeve. Coming off six wickets in three matches, he leads a spin attack with Nathan Sowter that stifles opponents’ chasing abilities.

Saqib Mahmood’s speed and Jason Behrendorff’s left-arm variations complete a bowling lineup that suits every challenge. The pair has nearly 30 Men’s Hundred.

Oval Invincibles Expected Playing 11

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

NS vs OI Toss Prediction

The Northern Superchargers earned its previous victory from batting second. Three of the Invincibles’ first four wins this season have come from chasing. Both captains will accept winning the toss and getting ball in hand immediately.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Headingley’s pitch should provide a true, quick surface that rewards clean striking. The Northern Superchargers’ 193 for five in its previous match at Headingley backs that up. This match should have a lively afternoon with enough cloud cover from above to get the new ball nipping just enough to ask questions.

The weather for matchday in Leeds will be mostly cloudy. Temperatures will be moderate, but the humidity will make things warmer. The chance of rain will be at three percent at the start of the match.

NS vs OI: Who Will Win?

The Invincibles has already smashed the competition record for the highest score in an innings. The team has also posted authoritative wins over Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire. By contrast, the Superchargers has been streaky after they were ousted for 114 by the Originals before a more comfortable chase against the Spirit.

That volatility in performances is exactly what a ruthless, balanced side like the Invincibles can exploit.

Bet on Oval Invincibles to win.

NS vs OI win percentage stands at 58% in favor of OI.

Todays Match Prediction: Oval Invincibles to Win.