In the opening games of The Hundred 2024, Welsh Fire and Oval Invincibles both achieved dominant victories. Welsh Fire defeated Manchester Originals by eight wickets, restricting them to a mere 86 runs, with notable bowling performances from David Willey and Josh Little. The Fire's Joe Clarke led the chase with an unbeaten 33 runs. Meanwhile, Oval Invincibles also secured a win against Birmingham Phoenix, putting them second on the points table. Both teams look strong, setting the stage for an exciting clash in Cardiff. The tournament is still in its early stages, with Fire and Invincibles leading the points table with impressive Net Run Rates.