Overview

• Oval Invincibles men aim to build on a convincing opener over London Spirit when they host Manchester Originals on August 9.
• Manchester Originals men will seek their first points after a one-ball defeat to Southern Brave in Match 1.
• Oval Invincibles women aim to bounce back from a 17-run loss to London Spirit while Originals women pursue their first win after failing to defend 96.
• The Oval’s flat batting deck is expected to favour hitters early before evening dew hampers bowlers, tipping the balance toward chases.
• Invincibles hold lopsided head-to-head leads entering Match 5, leading 4–1 in the men’s series and 4–0 in the women’s.