The Hundred 2024 Match 21, WEF vs NOS | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview And Live Streaming

Welsh Fire to be pitted against Northern Superchargers next (X.com)

As the 2024 edition of The Hundred continues to captivate cricket fans around the globe, the upcoming clash between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The much anticipated contest will go on floors at Sophia Garden in Cardiff on August 8 from 7.30 PM IST onwards. 

WEF vs NOS: Team Previews

Welsh Fire

A struggling Welsh Fire lost an important encounter against Southern Brave by a humiliating margin of 42 runs this week to tumble down to 6th place on the points table. 

Having restricted the Braves to 139 runs in the first innings, the Welsh Fire lineup led by Jonny Bairstow terribly succumbed under pressure in the chase. A complete harakiri was committed by Fire following Tom Abell’s wicket and eventually due to lack of partnership, the Fire fell short of 42 runs.

Having won just two contests in five games, Welsh Fire is struggling to find its footing this edition despite having a balanced unit at its helm. With 3 games left on the schedule, a road to playoffs will be an unsettling ride for the team.

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Northern Superchargers

Meanwhile, the Northern Superchargers fate has been remotely similar to Welsh Fire this 2024 The Hundred edition. They lost the last fixture against Birmingham Phoenix by a humiliating margin of 10 wickets in another low scoring matchup.

Captain Harry Brook and Nicholas Pooran failed to take responsibility batting first and were bundled for a mere 83 runs on board. Needless to say, the in-form Phoenix wrapped up the cakewalk chase in just 39 balls, courtesy of Ben Duckett and Moeen Ali’s fiery opening partnership.

Having said that, the Superchargers also have 3 games left on the schedule and have a better chance at playoff qualification, having six points in five games.

WEF vs NOS: Match details and Live streaming

WEF vs NOS: Cardiff Pitch Report

The surface at Sophia Gardens is generally known to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. The bowlers have been dominant this tournament, and another low-scoring contest cannot be ruled out. The new ball bowlers can expect some assistance with lateral movement and seam early in the inning. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.

WEF vs NOS: Probable playing XIs

Welsh Fire: Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf

Northern Superchargers: Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Harry Brook (c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

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WEF vs NOS: Winner Prediction

Given the form and balance in the squads, the Northern Superchargers appear to have a slight edge and are expected to win this contest.

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