The first runs to come off the bat in The Hundred as Lee swats it to the leg side and runs two.

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC One

I think there are probably a few nerves out there.

There we go! The first legal ball and it's a dot ball - no run.

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Remember, you can listen to commentary tonight - and for every game of The Hundred - via this page or, in tonight's case, on BBC Radio 5.

Marizanne Kapp is bowling to Lizelle Lee and it goes past the hips of the batter down the leg side. It's a wide ball so won't count as a legitimate ball, with Originals given a run for the extra.

History is about to be made. The countdown is on. Here we go...

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Local player Emma Lamb is yet to play for England but she's already hit three Twenty20 hundreds this season, while South Africa's Lizelle Lee is one of the most powerful hitters in the world game.

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Woah! That is some fireworks display! London is lit up as the Manchester Originals batters walk onto the field.

So which players should you look out for in the women's competition?

Well, Manchester Originals spinner Alex Hartley - who will also be a part of BBC's coverage of the competition - has given us her five players to watch out for.

From a 17-year-old India superstar to a "rapid" young faster bowler, you can find out who they are here.

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Oval Invincibles make their way to the field, running through an archway. One of the players is startled by the sound of the fireworks.

Oval Invincibles captain Dane van Niekerk speaking to Sky Sports: "It’s a new tournament, we don’t really know what to expect, but I think we would have bowled first. I’m still learning to rules, it’s interesting but incredible to be a part of.

"We’re ready and raring to go. I’m really excited to see our fast bowlers go together, Shabnim Ismail, Tash Farrant and Marizanne Kapp."

Thanks for that, Matt.

Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The Oval

Not the most important point of the night but I’ve just passed the tallest man I’ve ever seen…

Manchester Originals captain Kate Cross speaking at the toss: "We had a couple of warm-up games on Friday. I think I’ve worked out the bowling – you can count the balls on one hand which is easier! It’s been a long time coming, we’ve been doing a lot of talking about it and we can’t wait to get out there now.

"It’s great to have a crowd in, we just want to inspire young girls to pick up a bat or a ball."

Tom Hands: Very much looking forward to #TheHundred starting - really hope it goes well and silences the doubters. No idea who to support yet though!

Manchester Originals' Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone rate wickets, fashion and singing skills as they take on The Hundred: Out of 100.

Invincibles: Georgia Adams, Alice Capsey, Fran Wilson, Dane van Niekerk (c), Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wicketkeeper), Tash Farrant, Mady Villiers, Grace Gibbs, Shabnim Ismail, Dani Gregory.

Originals: Lizelle Lee, Emma Lamb, Georgie Boyce, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mignon du Preez, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross (c), Cordelia Griffith, Ellie Threlkeld (wicketkeeper), Laura Jackson, Alex Hartley.

The Oval Invincibles are coached by Jonathan Batty, a former cricketer who is now a geography teacher - will his team's performance help put The Hundred on the map?

South African duo Marizanne Kapp and Dane Van Niekerk are the standout overseas stars, while 16-year-old Alice Capsey will be hoping to make a name for herself.

You can find out more about the Invincibles in this guide.

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