The one thing that’s guaranteed with The Hundred is that chaos, drama, and plenty of wickets will be on the table, so what better way to begin than a beautiful game between the London Spirit and Oval Invincibles? With Kane Williamson, Sam Curran, and Rashid Khan making an appearance, we are not only looking at the batters – it might even be a night off for the bowlers in this opener! Today, we are looking at three bowlers to look for when LS-M takes on OI-M. Let’s not waste any time.
Rashid Khan: OI
Doesn’t it almost feel funny? In every T20 hundred, Rashid Khan arrives like a game-winning ace up the sleeve.. In 96 T20Is, Rashid has taken 161 wickets at an exceptional average of 13.80 and economy of 6.08, earning him the reputation as the bowler batsmen fear when the lights are on.
Why? He is consistently unpredictable. He can bowl great googlies, dance with Messi flippers- in the blink of an eye. Rashid can perform when the heat is on. Rashid prospers in the crazy, fast-paced tournament of The Hundred, where batters often look to go big from ball one. Rashid’s control/variation is the perfect weapon when batters are agitated and trying to swing at everything. Also, something is satisfying to see a world-class leggie butcher iconic batters.
Sam Curran: OI
Sam Curran’s journey from England’s all-round superstar to a sought-after weapon in white-ball leagues across the globe is remarkable. His T20I bowling average of 27.07 and economy of 8.41 may not paint him as a “death bowler extraordinaire,” but Curran is more than statistics. He plays with heart and hustle, and that left-arm action that makes batters shuffle in uncertainty.
His score of 5/10 against Afghanistan in 2022 shows that when on song, he is unplayable. And in a format like The Hundred, where every ball counts, Curran’s ability to get early wickets or sneak in a wicket-taking slower ball at the end gives Oval Invincibles a significant advantage. Keep an eye on what he does against Kane Williamson or Ollie Pope; it could define the game.
Luke Wood: LS
Let’s give Luke Wood some credit, shall we? The left-armer does not get the pages of Rashid or Curran, but he’s already stuck his head above the parapet after 7 T20Is. His tally includes 13 wickets at a bowling average of 17.69. And his strike rate of 12.0? That’s pretty good.
Wood’s skill set is expertise in swinging the ball up front, and his ability to ramp up the speed if need be. And when the Spirit is figuring out how to balance their bowlers, Wood could be Spirit’s sleeper hit. Whether it is bowling out powerplay openers or sneaking a wicket when the game seems flat, he can change the game just like that.
Possessing three disparate skillsets, Rashid’s spin wizardry, Curran’s swing and slash deception, and Wood’s left-arm menace, this first contest could end up being a bowl-off instead of a bat-off. Get ready for plenty of fireworks — but this time, from the other end of the pitch.
So here is the pertinent question for you, dear cricket jump junkie: when the dust settles at Lord’s, which of these bowlers is going to leave with the match ball – and probably, the headlines? Let us know your choice. The Hundred has just started – and the bowling attacks are ready to steal the show.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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