The Hundred 2024 Match 25, WEF vs BPH | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming

Haris Rauf in action (X.com)

Welsh Fire and Birmingham Phoenix will collide in match number 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2024 season at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens. The much-awaited contest will be held on Saturday, August 10 and the action will commence from 10:30 PM IST onwards.

The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Team Previews

Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire have sustained three demoralizing defeats from five completed fixtures as they languish in the bottom half of The Hundred Men’s 2024 points table. Their latest match against Northern Superchargers, however, was called off owing to rains.

The batting department remains a primary concern for the Welsh Fire franchise this season. Among all batters, only Jonny Bairstow has managed to tally over 100 runs, at a substandard average of 21.20 no less. With the ball, Haris Rauf has emerged as their standout performer alongside fellow fast bowlers Matt Henry and David Willey.

Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix have secured three confident wins amidst two defeats from five games. Despite holding a positive NRR of 0.193, the Phoenix find themselves just outside the playoff’s contention. Quite recently, they mowed down Northern Superchargers by 10 wickets and 61 balls to spare.

Birmingham Phoenix’s batting line-up has primarily revolved around Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell. Duckett, in particular, has pounded 156 runs from just three innings and holds the best batting average (78) among all batters with more than 100 runs this season. Tim Southee will be expected to continue to lead Birmingham Phoenix’s bowling attack, considering the New Zealand speedster has so far snapped eight wickets from just five innings.

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The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Match Details & Live Streaming  

The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

The playing surface at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens seems to be at its pristine best for batters upfront, before bowlers can take control during the second innings of the match. Even in the ongoing season, the average first innings total at the venue turned out to be 126, i.e., considerably higher than the average second innings total of 100. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Probable Playing XIs

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

Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee and Chris Wood.

The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Fantoss Fantasy Tips 

The Hundred 2024, WEF vs BPH: Winner Prediction

Owing to recent form and superior head-to-head record, Birmingham Phoenix will be considered as favorites to beat Welsh Fire in match number 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2024 competition.

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