WEF vs MNR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for The Hundred 2023, Match 2

Welsh Fire are yet to win a match against Manchester Originals in The Hundred.

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Updated - 02 Aug 2023, 18:38 IST

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Preview

Get ready for an exhilarating encounter as Welsh Fire (WEF) take on Manchester Originals (MNR) in match 2 of The Hundred 2023 at Cardiff Wales Stadium. MNR holds a dominant head-to-head record, having secured victories in both of their previous meetings, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two teams. In The Hundred 2022, WEF faced a challenging campaign, finishing at the bottom of the points table without a single victory in the eight matches they played. On the other hand, MNR showcased their prowess by reaching the final against Trent Rockets (TRT) but narrowly missed out, losing by a mere two wickets.

Welsh Fire’s (WEF) squad is led by the talented Tom Abell (2075 runs), and they have some key players like Joe Clarke, David Willey, and Shaheen Afridi, who will be instrumental in turning their fortunes around and putting up a strong fight against MNR. Manchester Originals (MNR), led by the seasoned Jos Buttler, boasts a formidable lineup with key players like Phil Salt, Ashton Turner, and Jamie Overton, determined to maintain their winning momentum from The Hundred 2022.

Also check: Who will win today’s match between WEF vs MNR, The Hundred Men 2023, Match 2

Match Information

Welsh Fire (Men) vs Manchester Originals (Men), 2nd Match

The Hundred Mens Competition, 2 Aug 2023, Wed, 8:15 PM IST ,Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV and Fancode

Weather Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Clear

17.7°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Welsh Fire (Men)

L
L
L
L
L

Manchester Originals (Men)

L
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jos Buttler

MNR - wk

391 Runs

10 Matches

2

Philip Salt

MNR - wk

232 Runs

10 Matches

3

Stevie Eskinazi

WEF - bat

208 Runs

8 Matches

4

Jamie Overton

MNR - all

202 Runs

10 Matches

5

Joe Clarke

WEF - wk

183 Runs

8 Matches

6

Max Holden

MNR - bat

154 Runs

8 Matches

1

Philip Salt

MNR - wk

194.96

10 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

MNR - all

181.98

10 Matches

3

Usama Mir

MNR - bowl

178.26

6 Matches

4

Stevie Eskinazi

WEF - bat

172.22

1 Match

5

Luke Wells

WEF - all

162.69

7 Matches

6

Max Holden

MNR - bat

158.76

8 Matches

1

David Willey

WEF - all

9 Wkts

8 Matches

2

Tom Hartley

MNR - bowl

8 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Joshua Little

MNR - bowl

8 Wkts

7 Matches

4

David Payne

WEF - bowl

8 Wkts

7 Matches

7 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Paul Walter

MNR - all

7 Wkts

10 Matches

1

Matt Henry

WEF - bowl

3.86

2 Matches

2

Haris Rauf

WEF - bowl

6.15

6 Matches

3

Ben Green

WEF - bat

6.25

5 Matches

4

Shaheen Afridi

WEF - bowl

6.30

6 Matches

5

Calvin Harrison

MNR - bowl

6.33

3 Matches

6

Jake Ball

WEF - bowl

6.50

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Welsh Fire (Men)

Stevie Eskinazi, JM Bairstow (wk), JM Clarke, SS Eskinazi, Glenn Phillips, TB Abell (C), DJ Willey, S Afridi, JT Ball, Haris Rauf, RE van der Merwe

Bench : CB Cooke, Ollie Pope, LWP Wells, DA Douthwaite, David Payne, GLS Scrimshaw

Manchester Originals (Men)

Jos Buttler (C), PD Salt, LJ Evans, T Hartley, PI Walter, TA Lammonby, RJ Gleeson, J Little, J Overton, JC Tongue, AJ Turner

Bench : WL Madsen, MDE Holden, W Hasaranga, Mitchell Stanley, Fred Klaassen, Usama Mir

Injury and availability news

Will be added if there is any update.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Cardiff is expected to be batting-friendly, providing a perfect setting for some power-packed performances. Pacers will also have something to look forward to, as the pitch offers assistance to them. Chasing is likely to be the preferred strategy for the teams, given the conditions.

70%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

143

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Jos Buttler MNR | WK

He is an experienced captain and a top-order batter for MNR. He has amassed an impressive tally of 10133 runs.

7.5
VC

David Willey WEF | ALL

He is an all-rounder with a remarkable record, contributing 3642 runs and taking 261 wickets in T20s.

6.5

Philip Salt MNR | WK

He is known for his aggressive batting style and can quickly change the course of the game with his explosive strokes. He is a crucial batter for MNR and has scored 4573 runs in T20s.

8

Joe Clarke WEF | WK

He is a key player known for his batting prowess and boasts an impressive tally of 4166 runs.

8.5

Ashton Turner MNR | BAT

He is an all-rounder known for his batting and bowling abilities, contributing 2752 runs and taking 30 wickets in 174 T20 matches.

8.5

Shaheen Afridi WEF | BOWL

He is a formidable fast bowler, having taken 223 wickets with his lethal pace and skills in T20s.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7.5

Tom Lammonby

MNR | BAT

His strike rate is unimpressive for this format of the game and can be avoided in your fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Aug 2 2023 6:38 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

WEF

5 : 6

MNR

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler
C

9

Philip Salt

6.5

Joe Clarke

8

Stevie Eskinazi

9

Laurie Evans

8.5

David Willey
VC

7.5

Ashton Turner

8.5

Jamie Overton

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

8.5

Haris Rauf

8.5

Joshua Little

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

WEF

5 : 6

MNR

Credits Left
10/100

Mega League
Glenn Phillips

8

Philip Salt
C

6.5

Joe Clarke
VC

8

Tom Abell

8.5

Laurie Evans

8.5

David Willey

7.5

Ashton Turner

8.5

Paul Walter

9.5

Jamie Overton

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

8.5

Richard Gleeson

8

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