This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 12 of “The Hundred” between Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals that is scheduled to take place on the 31st of July 2021.
The Welsh Fire have won both of the matches they played in this tournament so far. They are in the second position in the points table of The Hundred 2021. The Manchester Originals are in the third position with one victory and one loss in this tournament.
Welsh Fire after winning their opening game of the season, defeated Southern Brave by 18 runs in the second match. Jonny Bairstow scored 72 runs and Ben Duckett scored 53 runs in that match. James Neesham was the star performer with the ball as he picked three wickets against Brave.
On the other hand, Manchester Originals’ last game was washed out due to rain against Northern Superchargers. They will expect a full game against Welsh Fire on Saturday.
Match Details
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of Cardiff will host the second match in this tournament. Cardiff is a high-scoring venue and the first match is an example of that. The surface will also assist pacers in the initial overs with the new ball. The sky is likely to be clear for this match as there will be no interruption due to rain. The temperature will be around 20°C during the match hours.
Date & Time: July 31, 7 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Welsh Fire have won both the matches in this tournament, but they can make one change as Jonny Bairstow will miss this game and join the senior team for the Test series. Ben Duckett and Tom Banton will be the key duo in this match for Welsh Fire.
Manchester Originals couldn’t play in the last match as the game was washed out due to rain. Jos Buttler is likely to miss this match as he will join the England Test squad except this, Manchester Originals are unlikely to make any changes in their playing XI.
Manchester Originals
Philip Salt, Sam Hain, Joe Clarke, Colin Munro, Tom Lammonby, Carlos Brathwaite, Calvin Harrison, Tom Hartley, Fred Klassen, Steven Finn, Matt Parkinson
Welsh Fire
David Lloyd, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Glenn Philips, Jimmy Neesham, Ian Cockbain, Matt Crictchley, Liam Plunkett, David Payne, Qais Ahmad, Jake Ball
Match Prediction
Welsh Fire have won both of their matches in this tournament so far, so they will start as favorites in this match against Manchester Originals.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman: Colin Munro and Joe Clarke will be the key batsmen for Manchester Originals. Both players couldn’t cross double digits against Birmingham Phoenix, but they are consistent performers for Originals. Ben Duckett scored 53 runs in the last match against Brave.
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Banton will be the only best option from the wicket-keeping section in this match. Banton scored 34 runs in the last match against Brave.
All-Rounders: James Neesham picked three wickets in the last match. Mathew Critchley will also be an important option from the all-rounder’s section as he picked one wicket in the last match. Carlos Braithwaite picked two wickets and scored 41 runs in this tournament.
Bowlers: Steven Finn and Fred Klaassen picked one wicket in the last match. Parkinson picked four wickets in the last match. Qais Ahmed was the man of the match in the first match as he picked four wickets against Superchargers.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Tom Banton, Colin Munro, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Carlos Braithwaite(vc), James Neesham(c), Mathew Critchley, Steven Finn, Fred Klaassen, Mathew Parkinson, Qais Ahmed.
Captain – James Neesham
James Neesham picked three wickets in the last match and he will also contribute with the bat, so he will be the best pick for the captain.
Vice-Captain – Carlos Braithwaite
Carlos Brathwaite picked two wickets and has been in good form with the bat, so he will be the best pick for vice-captain.
Dream11 Team
