The Hundred Mens Competition 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 02: Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals at a Glance

• Some of the Welsh Fire’s main players are expected to miss the opening few games.
• Compared to Welsh Fire, the Manchester Originals have a better bowling attack.
• The Manchester Originals have won both of the matches played against the Welsh Fire in their head-to-head record.

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Team Preview

Welsh Fire

In the previous two seasons of the competition, Welsh Fire only managed to win two games, but this is a new season. To defeat Manchester Originals, they will have to deliver one of their strongest performances. 

Welsh Fire, captained by Tom Abell, will be hoping for an early victory after a poor showing in 2022. England Test keeper-batter Jonny Bairstow is unlikely to appear in this opening encounter, but the rest of the team is available for Wednesday’s encounter.   

Manchester Originals

Trent Rockets defeated Manchester Originals in the 2022 championship game, and they will be eager to advance this year. They have an entire team of experts in white balls.

Manchester Originals will seek to set a high standard in this game after coming so close to winning the trophy in 2022, in order to get off to a great start in The Hundred 2023 tournament. There are no injuries or players missing from the squad for this trip to Cardiff.    

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Playing Squads

Welsh Fire Squads

Welsh Fire

Tom Abell (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Chris Cooke, Glenn Phillips, Steve Eskinazi, David Willey, Jake Ball, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and David Payne.

Manchester Originals Squads 

Manchester Originals

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Richard Gleeson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Little.

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals outfield report

Sophia Gardens

With the bowlers expected to benefit from the conditions, we predict both captains to choose to field first if they win the toss in this game.

The weather outlook for this match on Wednesday afternoon is not promising. There is a very high likelihood of rain in Cardiff during this game.

Despite the short straight boundaries, the pitch itself provides enough opportunities for bowlers. We anticipate a par score of 135-140.  

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Prediction

Winning the toss

• Manchester Originals

Player of the Match

• Manchester Originals – Phil Salt

Most sixes

• Welsh Fire – Steve Eskinazi
• Manchester Originals – Phil Salt

Most wickets

• Welsh Fire – David Willey
• Manchester Originals – Richard Gleeson

Most runs

• Welsh Fire – Steve Eskinazi
• Manchester Originals – Jos Buttler

Team Scores Batting First

• Welsh Fire – 155+   
• Manchester Originals – 165+

According to our prediction, Manchester Originals will win this match.