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In the Men’s Hundred 2023 tournament, a highly anticipated clash is scheduled between the Welsh Fire (WEF) and the London Spirit (LNS) in the 28th match. This showdown is set to take place at the esteemed Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sunday (August 20). In their previous encounter from the previous season, the Spirits’ achieved a hard-fought 17-run triumph over the Welsh.
The Welsh have partaken in six contests so far, securing victory in two, enduring defeat thrice, and facing the frustration of one game being abandoned due to relentless rain. Their most recent outing showcased a captivating encounter against Trent Rockets (TRT), culminating in a narrow 4-run loss.
On the contrary, the Spirits have also completed six battles, managing to secure triumph in two, while succumbing to defeat on two occasions and witnessing the disappointment of two fixtures being washed away by incessant rain. In their most recent encounter, they triumphed against Northern Superchargers (NOS), securing a commanding 13-run win.
The Hundred 2023, 28th Match:
- Date and time: August 20, 2023, Sunday; 05:00 pm GMT | 06:00 pm local | 10:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens is renowned for being one of the most competitive tracks. It’s a surface where fast bowlers have relished the opportunity to showcase their skills. The wicket offers a substantial amount of bounce, and the new ball tends to generate significant movement. However, as the batters settle in, they too can take advantage and enjoy playing their shots once they get their eye in.
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WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Adam Rossington
- Batters: Ravi Bopara, Daniel Lawrence, Stephen Eskinazi, Glenn Phillips
- All-rounders: Liam Dawson, David Willey, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: David Willey (c), Adam Rossington (vc)
Choice 2: Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf (vc)
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Luke Wells, Matthew Wade, Nathan Ellis, Ben Green
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Team for today’s match (Aug 20, 5:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Welsh Fire
Jonny Bairstow, Tom Abell, David Willey, Shaheen Afridi, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, David Payne, Roelof van der Merwe, Jake Ball, Stephen Eskinazi, Dan Douthwaite, George Scrimshaw, Luke Wells, Chris Cooke
London Spirit
Mark Wood, Nathan Ellis, Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Jordan Thompson, Mason Crane, Adam Rossington, Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara, Michael Pepper, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matt Critchley, Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Dan Worrall
