The 25th match of The Hundred Men’s 2024 promises an explosive encounter as Welsh Fire faces Birmingham Phoenix at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Both teams are vying for a spot in the top four, making this a crucial clash.
Fire have shown glimpses of brilliance but inconsistency has plagued their campaign. Their bowling unit, led by the lethal duo of Haris Rauf and Matt Henry, has been their strength. However, their batting has been a concern, with a reliance on a few key players.
Phoenix, on the other hand, have been more consistent. Their batting lineup boasts the likes of Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone, who can dismantle any bowling attack on their day. However, their bowling has been a bit erratic, and they will need to tighten things up to come out on top.
This promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched-sides. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory that can propel them into the top four. Cricket fans are in for a treat as these two powerhouses clash in what could be a high-scoring encounter.
The Hundred Men’s 2024, WEF vs BPH, Match 25
Date and Time: August 10, 2024; 10:30 pm IST, 06:00 pm Local Time, 05:00 pm GMT
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens is generally known for producing pitches that offer a good balance for both batters and bowlers.
Early on: The pitch often offers some assistance to the seamers, with the ball swinging and seaming. This can make life difficult for batters in the powerplay.
Middle overs: As the game progresses, the pitch tends to become flatter, allowing batters to score freely. Spinners might come into play during this phase.
Later stages: The dew factor can play a role in the latter part of the innings, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball.
Overall, Sophia Gardens is a good batting track, but bowlers who can exploit the conditions early on and adapt as the game progresses will be crucial.
WEF vs BPH Dream11 Prediction Picks
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Ben Duckett, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, David Willey, Benny Howell, Luke Wells, Dan Mousley
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Sean Abbott, Haris Rauf
WEF vs BPH Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Choice 1: David Willey (c), Ben Duckett (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Haris Rauf (vc)
WEF vs BPH Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Adam Milne, David Payne, Liam Livingstone, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
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WEF vs BPH Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 10, 05:00 pm GMT)
(Screenshot: Dream11)
Squads
Welsh Fire: Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow(w), Joe Clarke, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ross Whiteley, David Willey, Matt Henry, David Payne, Haris Rauf, Mason Crane, Stephen Eskinazi, Joshua Little, Ben Green, Jake Ball, Chris Cooke, Roelof van der Merwe
Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali(c), Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald, Louis Kimber, Chris Woakes, James Fuller, Tom Helm, Rishi Patel
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