The Oval Invincibles are aiming to kick off their campaign with a strong start. Conversely, the Birmingham Phoenix are determined to establish their superiority right from the beginning. Preview The reigning champions Oval Invincibles will face off against the Birmingham Phoenix in the opening match of The Hundred Men 2024 contest. This first game of the tournament is scheduled to take place at the Kennington Oval in London on July 23. Both sides are looking forward to a successful start to their campaign with a victory in this crucial match. Regarding the performance of both Oval Invincibles in the previous edition, they clinched the title by winning 4 straight matches, including a decisive final against the Manchester Originals by 14 runs. On the flip side, the Birmingham Phoenix had a varied performance in the previous season. They secured 2 wins and lost 3 matches in their last 5 games. Phoenix Men concluded their 2023 season with a 77-run victory over the London Spirit.