Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave: How to watch, TV channel, start time, head-to-head stats and team news

Two of The Hundred's heavyweights square up in the men's and women's competitions on Thursday as Oval Invincibles take on Southern Brave at The Oval.

In the men's competition, both sides lead the way on eight points in the standings and this will be a key clash in the race for the play-offs, while in the women's tournament, Brave are bottom of the pile with one point to their name and the Invincibles are in third spot.

How to watch Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave and TV channel

Oval Invincibles Women v Southern Brave Women will be broadcast on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Showcase, while the men's match will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave start time, date and venue

The women's match between Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave is first up at 3pm BST, while the men's match will take place at 6.30pm BST and both games take place on Thursday 8th August at The Oval.

Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

These have been the two standout teams in the men's Hundred this season, with both sides posting four wins from five matches.

Oval Invincibles have the upper hand in the men's head-to-head (2-1), while it is Southern Brave who lead the way in the women's head-to-head (3-2).

Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave head-to-head record (H2H)

Oval Invincibles wins	2
Southern Brave wins	1

Oval Invincibles Women wins	2
Southern Brave Women wins	3

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave team news

Oval Invincibles team news

Sam Curran was the match-winner for Oval Invincibles against Manchester Originals last time out and he should again play a key role in this contest.

Southern Brave team news

Finn Allen has been ruled out of The Hundred after picking up an injury in Major League Cricket and he has been replaced by Andre Fletcher.

Oval Invincibles Women team news

Alice Capsey remains a crucial player for the Invincibles, who otherwise have no new selection concerns.

Southern Brave Women team news

There are no new injury concerns for Southern Brave Women.