The Oval Invincibles were crowned champions of The Hundred men’s tournament last season and the southern outfit are certainly in with a chance of retaining their title. Tom Moody’s side have made a strong start to the 2024 campaign, with Birmingham Phoenix beaten by eight wickets, with Welsh Fire then beaten by ten runs.
There could also be Southern Brave in the running according to the latest cricket odds, with Stephen Fleming feeling confident that he can steer the team to the business end of the competition. They have a strong Hundred track record, with a victory in 2021 being followed by third place in 2023, with the team landing a number of early victories.
Trent Rockets have been fairly strong so far in the 2024 campaign, winning three of their first five games. Their first match saw the Nottinghamshire-based side claim an impressive 47-run victory against Northern Superchargers, with Manchester Originals then being beaten by a solitary run. They have more recently overcome London Spirit by 22 runs.
Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix are regarded as the other sides who can realistically challenge for The Hundred, with Manchester Originals already practically out of the running after suffering five straight defeats. London Spirit have also experienced a rocky start and we’re intrigued to see how the season pans out.