Cricket Prediction | Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix |The Hundred 2024 | 25th Match | Aug 10 – BP Must-Win Scenario – Can They Deliver?

WF-M vs BP-M Match Analysis

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Welsh Fire will face Birmingham Phoenix in a match of the Hundred Men’s Competition at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, starting at 11:00 PM.

Welsh Fire, guided by their blend of promising and experienced players, will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance.

Birmingham Phoenix, renowned for their vibrant and assertive approach to the game, will aim to leverage their home advantage at Edgbaston.

WF-M vs BP-M Team Preview & Squads

Welsh Fire 

Hussey, a former Australian international celebrated for his outstanding batting skills and sharp cricketing intellect, brings extensive experience and strategic insight to the team.

Abell, known for his dependable batting technique and strong leadership, has been pivotal in guiding the team through challenging scenarios and motivating his teammates.

Welsh Fire’s recent successes in The Hundred Men’s Competition have been bolstered by key players such as Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, and Jake Ball. Bairstow’s technical excellence and reliability, Banton’s explosive hitting at the top of the order, and Ball’s accurate and impactful bowling have been central to the team’s impressive performances.

Southern Brave defeated Welsh Fire by 42 runs on August 5, 2024, in the 17th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition. Welsh Fire, needing to reach 140, were all out for 97 in 95 balls after Southern Brave scored 139/5.

Welsh Fire Squads 

Welsh Fire Squads

Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Roelof van der Merwe, Glenn Phillips, Haris Rauf, Chris Cooke, Matt Henry, Jake Ball, Tom Abell, Ben Green, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Stephen Eskinazi, David Payne, Joe Clarke, Mason Crane, Luke Wells

Birmingham Phoenix 

Under the guidance of head coach Daniel Vettori, Birmingham Phoenix have developed into a finely tuned team, excelling in both batting and bowling with a strategic edge.

At the helm is Captain Moeen Ali, whose versatile all-round abilities greatly enhance the team’s overall performance and tactical approach.

Birmingham Phoenix’s standout players include the explosive Liam Livingstone, known for his rapid scoring and inventive batting, and the seasoned Chris Woakes, whose dependable fast bowling and experience add crucial balance and strength to the team.

In the 19th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition on August 6, 2024, Birmingham Phoenix defeated Northern Superchargers by 10 wickets. Northern Superchargers were restricted to 83 runs, and Phoenix chased down the target in just 39 balls, finishing at 86/0 with 61 balls to spare.

Birmingham Phoenix Squads

Birmingham Phoenix Squads

Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Tim Southee, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Moeen Ali, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Rishi Patel, Jamie Smith, Will Smeed, Naseem Shah, Tom Helm.

WF-M vs BP-M Outfield Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

The Sophia Gardens pitch typically provides a fair battle between the bat and the ball. It is renowned for offering strong bounce and carry, which helps spinners and fast bowlers alike.

Cardiff’s weather can vary, with mild to warm temperatures during summer. Rain interruptions are possible, and the weather can impact the pitch conditions and overall play.

At Sophia Gardens, first-inning totals for T20 matches usually fall between 150 and 160 runs. Above 180, one is regarded as strong and competitive. The ground’s fast outfield and ideal batting conditions have led to numerous high-scoring games.

WF-M vs BP-M Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last three encounters, Phoenix won 2 and Fire won one game.

Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix Prediction

Winning the toss

Birmingham Phoenix

Player of the Match

• Birmingham Phoenix– Ben Duckett

Most runs

• Birmingham Phoenix – Ben Duckett
• Welsh Fire – Jonny Bairstow

Most wickets

• Birmingham Phoenix – Moeen Ali
• Welsh Fire – Matt Henry

Most sixes

• Birmingham Phoenix – Moeen Ali
• Welsh Fire – Glenn Phillips

Team Scores Batting First

• Birmingham Phoenix – 150+
• Welsh Fire – 130+

According to cricket analysts, Birmingham Phoenix has a 53.7% chance of winning.