OVI vs WEF The Hundred 2025: Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The 16th match of The Hundred Men 2025 will see Oval Invincible (OVI) take on Welsh Fire (WEF) at the iconic Kennington Oval, London, on Saturday, 16th August at 10:30 PM IST. Oval Invincible currently lead the points table with eight points from three matches, while Welsh Fire are sixth with one win from four matches.

Match Details: OVI vs WEF

Detail	Information
Series	The Hundred Men 2025
Match	Oval Invincible vs Welsh Fire, Match 16
Date & Time	Saturday, 16th August 2025, 10:30 PM IST
Venue	Kennington Oval, London
Live Streaming	Fancode

Match Preview

Oval Invincible suffered their first defeat after two wins, losing to Birmingham Phoenix by four wickets in their previous match. Donovan Ferreira impressed with a quickfire 63 off 29 balls, and Jordan Cox contributed 44 off 30 balls, but their bowling attack was unable to defend a strong total of 180 runs.

Welsh Fire gained momentum after defeating Manchester Originals by 25 runs in their most recent game. Tom Abell, who scored 22 off 17, provided strong assistance for Steven Smith's steady 26 runs off 22 balls. In order to successfully defend 137 runs, they bowled brilliantly, with Chris Green and David Payne each taking three wickets and Riley Meredith taking four.

Head-to-Head Stats: OVI vs WEF

Matches Played	WEF Wins	OVI Wins	Tie	No Result
4	1	2	0	1

Oval Invincible have the upper hand in this contest, having won two out of four previous encounters.

Pitch & Weather Report

Pitch Report: The Kennington Oval pitch is a batsman’s paradise, favoring stroke play with plenty of runs expected.
Weather Report: Anticipated weather is cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 13°C and 21°C, suitable for a thrilling limited-overs contest.

Probable Playing 11

Oval Invincible (OVI) Playing 11

1. Will Jacks, 2. Tawanda Muyeye, 3. Jordan Cox, 4. Sam Curran, 5. Sam Billings (C & wk), 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Tom Curran, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Saqib Mahmood, 10. Nathan Sowter, 11. Jason Behrendorff

Welsh Fire (WEF) Playing 11

1. Steven Smith, 2. Jonny Bairstow, 3. Luke Wells, 4. Tom Abell, 5. Kohler Cadmore, 6. Saif Zaib, 7. Paul Walter, 8. Chris Green, 9. David Payne, 10. Josh Hull, 11. Riley Meredith

Best Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: OVI vs WEF

Wicketkeepers: 1. Jordan Cox, 2. Jonny Bairstow
Batters: 1. Will Jacks (C), 2. Tawanda Muyeye, 3. Steven Smith (VC)
All-Rounders: 1. Sam Curran, 2. Donovan Ferreira, 3. Paul Walter
Bowler: 1. Tom Curran, 2. Rashid Khan, 3. Riley Meredith
Captain: Will Jacks
Vice-Captain: Steven Smith

Who Will Win Today's Match? (AI Match Prediction)

Looking at the current form and squad depth, Oval Invincibles hold the edge in this clash. Their batting line-up has been more consistent, and with match-winners like Will Jacks, Sam Curran, and Rashid Khan, they are better positioned to dominate. Welsh Fire will rely heavily on their bowlers, especially Riley Meredith, to create an upset.

AI Prediction: Oval Invincibles to win against Welsh Fire.