Top Players to Watch on 9 August in The Hundred – Men's & Women's Competition

With The Hundred rolling on, 9 August brings a high-stakes double-header featuring Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire vs London Spirit. Let’s spotlight the top players across both men’s and women’s sides who could steal the show across these dynamic fixtures.

Oval Invincibles (Men) vs Manchester Originals

Sam Curran (Oval – Men)

Curran is the Invincibles' go-to all-rounder—capable of decisive breakthroughs with both bat and ball. His knack for seizing momentum makes him one to watch.

Saqib Mahmood (Oval – Men)

Fast-rising fast bowler credited for a match-winning 3/17 in last year’s final, contributing to Oval securing back-to-back titles.

Rashid Khan (Oval – Men)

The Afghan spin wizard, newly signed, adds mystery and wickets in the middle overs—an overseas signing to strengthen the spin attack .

David Warner (Spirit – Men)

The explosive opener delivers power hitting and aggression up top. His experience in UK conditions makes him a dangerous opponent .

Jamie Overton (Spirit – Men)

Picked first in the draft, Overton brings raw pace and big-hitting ability—both key in swing-friendly UK conditions.

Oval Invincibles (Women) vs Manchester Originals

Paige Scholfield (Oval – Women)

Re-signed through their Right-to-Match, Scholfield delivers crucial spin and lower-order hitting.

Meg Lanning (Oval – Women)

Australia’s captain adds class and leadership, a top-order batter capable of controlling innings and pacing a chase.

Deandra Dottin (Originals – Women)

A West Indies T20 powerhouse, Dottin's explosive batting can turn matches in a few overs—even in the women's game.

Welsh Fire (Women) vs London Spirit

Sophia Dunkley (Fire – Women)

An elegant yet powerful batter, Dunkley anchors innings and handles spin with ease; she stays in Cardiff’s squad thanks to local retention .

Tammy Beaumont (Fire – Women)

A former Spirit captain, Beaumont boasts the competition’s first-ever women’s century—118 off 61 balls.

Jess Jonassen (Fire – Women)

Australia’s all-round star, top wicket-taker for Fire in 2024, and retained for 2025—her presence strengthens the bowling unit .

David Warner (Spirit – Men)

His inclusion with Spirit adds cross-team star power—watch for leadership and big hits from the south field .

Why These Players Matter

• High-impact roles: Curran, Warner & Lanning are proven match-winners who can dramatically influence results.
   
• Balance & depth: With quality all-rounders and diverse bowling attacks, each team brings strength across phases.
   
• Experience meets power: Veterans like Warner and Lanning guide emerging talents like Scholfield, Dunkley, and Jonassen.

Final Take

9 August is marquee day in The Hundred’s group stage. Keep your eyes locked on big names—from Curran’s all-round craftiness and Warner’s explosive starts, to Beaumont’s batting heroics and Jonassen’s relentless bowling. These talents are primed to shape both outcomes and highlight reels.