Cardiff – The Welsh Fire are back at home and hungry for their first win in The Hundred 2025. After coming up short in their opening match, they now face a confident Manchester Originals side that just took down the London Spirit a couple of days ago.
For the Fire, the equation is simple – the openers can’t do it alone. Jonny Bairstow and Steve Smith have been carrying the batting, but the middle order of Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Saif Zaib needs to step up. Without that support, the runs just haven’t flowed.
Fire’s Game Plan: Bat Big, Bowl Smart
Cardiff’s surface looked good for batting last time, so if the Fire get going, we could see a big total. They’ll also have a boost in the bowling department with Matt Henry returning to replace the injured Chris Woakes. His pace and experience could be exactly what they need to stop the Originals’ strong top order.
The home side might also take notes from how London Spirit accelerated late in their innings against Manchester. If they can put pressure on the likes of Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, and Sonny Baker, there’s a real chance to upset the visitors.
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Originals Riding High
The Manchester Originals are buzzing right now. Phil Salt’s leadership, Jos Buttler’s explosive batting, and a bowling attack that controlled the powerplay last game make them slight favourites here. Add in Heinrich Klaasen’s middle-order firepower and Noor Ahmad’s spin, and they’ve got a well-balanced unit.
Probable Playing XIs
Welsh Fire:
Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (w), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green/Matt Henry, David Payne, Josh Hull/Mason Crane, Riley Meredith
Manchester Originals:
Phil Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (w), Heinrich Klaasen, Rachin Ravindra/Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Dream11 Fantasy Tips – WEF vs MNR
If you’re building a Dream11 team, here’s one that balances form players and match-impact potential:
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My Dream11 XI:
Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler (vc), Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, Tom Abell, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue (c), Sonny Baker, David Payne, Matt Henry
Captain choice: Josh Tongue
Vice-captain choice: Jos Buttler
Match Prediction
On paper, Manchester Originals have the edge, but with home support and Matt Henry’s return, the Welsh Fire could make it a real fight. Expect an entertaining, high-scoring clash under the Cardiff lights.
