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WEF vs MCR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Manchester Originals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Welsh Fire won by 25 runs
The team batting first look to set a target of around 140-150 runs at Sophia Gardens to keep the chasing side under pressure.
- Apart from Jonny Bairstow, none of Welsh Fire’s batters have fired so far.
- The highest score chased at Sophia Gardens in the Men’s Hundred is Welsh Fire’s 165-7 versus London Spirit in 2021.
- Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, and Scott Currie are Manchester Originals’ players to watch out for.
We are backing Manchester Originals as the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 |
| Format: | 100-ball |
| Venue: | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Partly cloudy |
WEF vs MCR Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 12 of the 2025 Men’s Hundred sees Welsh Fire face Manchester Originals at Sophia Gardens tomorrow evening. Both teams have had a difficult start, with Welsh placed seventh after losing both of their opening games and yet to get off the mark. Manchester sit just above them in the table, having collected four points from three matches. With each side looking to turn things around, this could be a tense battle for much-needed points.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
WEF
L
L
L
L
W
WEF
146/8 in 20.0 7.3
149/5 in 18.3 8.01
MCR
W
L
L
L
L
MCR
163/6 in 20.0 8.15
153/6 in 20.0 7.65
129/1 in 11.2 11.32
128/10 in 20.0 6.4
42/1 in 4.2 9.55
41/5 in 6.0 6.83
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Welsh Fire Preview
Welsh Fire’s campaign has taken a hit after back-to-back heavy defeats, which has taken them to the seventh position. Their latest setback came against London Spirit in Cardiff, where they fell short by six runs in a chase of 164, ending at 155 for six. They will be eager to turn things around here.
Jonny Bairstow has been the standout performer so far, scoring 128 runs in just two games at a strike rate of 175.34. Beyond him, the batting unit has struggled badly, with no other player passing 40 runs in total across the two outings.
Steve Smith, Luke Wells, and Tom Abell have the quality to make an impact, but are yet to find any rhythm.
The bowling attack has had its own troubles, unable to strike consistently. Riley Meredith has been the bright spot, taking three wickets and keeping his economy below nine. Josh Hull and David Payne, however, have both gone at over ten an over, which has put extra pressure on the side.
Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:
Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith
Welsh Fire Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
Welsh Fire Actual Playing XI:
Thomas Abell, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Green, Josh Hull, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Riley Meredith, David Payne, Paul Walter, Luke Wells, Saif Zaib, Steven Smith
Manchester Originals Preview
Manchester Originals got off to a nightmare start, first suffering a narrow one-wicket defeat to Southern Brave, followed by a heavy nine-wicket loss at the hands of Oval Invincibles. They managed to lift themselves in their third outing, sealing a 10-run victory over London Spirit.
Philip Salt has been in excellent touch as captain, putting together 132 runs across three games at a strike rate of 142. Jos Buttler has looked solid as well, making 68 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 116. We are backing at least one of these two to get 30 or more runs this time.
Heinrich Klaasen and Mark Chapman have chipped in with useful runs and are expected to contribute again. Klaasen, in particular, can be destructive if he gets through his first 10 to 15 deliveries.
Scott Currie has been the most effective bowler so far, claiming five wickets from three matches with an economy of 7.92. Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker have taken three wickets each, while Noor Ahmad has also struck twice.
Manchester Originals Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Manchester Originals Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
Manchester Originals Actual Playing XI:
Jos Buttler, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Ben McKinney, Philip Salt, Josh Tongue, Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, Lewis Gregory, Sonny Baker, Mark Chapman
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Seam movement under lights is a regular factor in evening games, and Sophia Gardens can reward bowlers who keep a disciplined length early on. The shorter straight boundaries tempt batters to take the aerial route, but mishits can bring fielders into play. As the innings wears on, pace-off deliveries become harder to time. Dew is less common here, so defending a total remains a realistic option for well-balanced bowling attacks.
The weather in Cardiff is expected to be pleasant and clear for the game tomorrow.
WEF vs MCR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at Sophia Gardens in the Hundred is 128. The highest total posted here in the competition is Welsh Fire’s 165-7 versus London Spirit in 2021. For this fixture, both teams will eye a total of around 140-150 to give themselves a solid chance.
Toss: To Bowl
Sophia Gardens usually favors the side chasing in the Hundred, and we expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first here.
WEF vs MCR
Winning Prediction
Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals have not enjoyed the best of starts this season. The Fire, in particular, are yet to register a win, despite having a strong line-up on paper. They have struggled to click together in match situations. Manchester have done a bit better, and their latest victory should have lifted their spirits. Considering recent form and squad balance, Manchester appear slightly better placed to take this one.
We are backing Manchester Originals as the winners of this clash.
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