Joe Clarke in action for Welsh Fire in 2022 (Twitter)
Welsh Fire are set to host Manchester Originals in match number two of The Hundred Men’s 2023 season. The much-awaited contest will be held at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
WEF vs MNR: Team Previews
Welsh Fire
After their listless campaign last year, Welsh Fire will be hoping for a fresh start this season, considering they spent the entire tournament without a win. They are currently on an eight-match losing streak and find themselves behind Manchester Originals in head-to-head record.
Manchester Originals
On the other hand, Manchester Originals finished the league stage at the second position in the points table. They even registered six wins in a row at one stage before they were humbled by Trent Rockets in the final. In head-to-head battles, the Original have secured wins in both of their meetings with Welsh Fire thus far.
WEF vs MNR: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time: August 2, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode
WEF vs MNR: Cardiff Pitch Report
The playing conditions at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens are generally known for assisting pacers. The average first innings total at the venue in last year’s The Hundred Men’s season turned out to be 130. Considering the 2022 track record here, toss will not factor much in the upcoming games.
WEF vs MNR: Probable Playing 11
Welsh Fire: Tom Abell (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Clarke, Ben Green, Stephen Eskinazi, Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, David Payne, Shaheen Afridi, Jake Ball.
Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Laurie Evans, Wayne Madsen, Phil Salt, Max Holden, Ashton Turner, Tom Lammonby, Paul Walter, Josh Little, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley.
WEF vs MNR: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Wayne Madsen, Laurie Evans, Joe Clarke
All-Rounders: David Willey, Paul Walter, Ashton Turner
Bowlers: Jake Ball, Josh Little, Tom Hartley
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-Captain: Jonny Bairstow
WEF vs MNR: Winner Prediction
Manchester Originals, the runners-up from the previous edition, will be considered as favourites to register an easy win over Welsh Fire.
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