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Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens will be the battleground as Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers lock horns in the 21st match of The Hundred Men’s 2024 on Thursday. Both teams will be eager to climb the points table and improve their playoff prospects.
Welsh Fire, currently languishing at the sixth position with just two wins, desperately need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their batting has been a major concern, with key players like Jonny Bairstow and Tom Kohler-Cadmore failing to fire consistently. A turnaround in their batting fortunes is crucial if they are to challenge the Superchargers.
On the other hand, Superchargers occupy the fourth spot but have shown inconsistent performances. Their batting collapsed in their last match, resulting in a humiliating defeat. However, their squad boasts several match-winners who can turn the game on its head. A strong start and solid contributions from their top order will be essential to put pressure on the Fire. With both teams striving for a win, this promises to be an exciting contest.
The Hundred Men’s 2024, WEF vs NOS, Match 21
- Date and Time: August 08, 2024; 7:30 pm IST, 02:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens is expected to offer a balanced pitch for the encounter between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers. While the surface is likely to assist the batters initially, it is expected to slow down as the game progresses, making it challenging for batsmen to accelerate.
Bowlers are likely to find assistance as the match wears on, with the pitch offering some purchase for both spinners and pacers. The team winning the toss might opt to field first to exploit the conditions as the game progresses.
Overall, it’s a pitch where both bat and ball are expected to play a crucial role, making it a contest between the two teams’ all-round abilities.
WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Harry Brook
- All-rounders: Matthew Short, David Willey, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Matt Henry, David Payne, Matthew Potts, Haris Rauf
WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Choice 1: Harry Brook (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
Choice 2: Jonny Bairstow (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)
WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Luke Wells, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Glenn Phillips
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WEF vs NOS Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 8, 02:00 pm GMT)
Squads
Welsh Fire: Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow(w), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf, Stephen Eskinazi, Joshua Little, Ben Green, Jake Ball, Chris Cooke, Roelof van der Merwe
Northern Superchargers: Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran(w), Harry Brook(c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Callum Parkinson, Patrick Brown, Dillon Pennington, Michael Jones, Tom Lawes, Colin Ingram
