WEF vs MNR Prediction for The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 12th Match Preview: The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 Season kicked off on 5th August, and today is going to be the 12th match of the season. To feature in this match, the Welsh Fire will be facing Manchester Originals for the first time this series. The match is set to begin at 11:00 PM IST on 13 August at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
The 12th match of the ongoing Men’s Hundred Competition will see Welsh Fire take on Manchester Originals tonight at 11 PM. Both teams have had a tough start to the season and are currently sitting near the bottom of the points table. Manchester Originals have played three matches so far. They lost their first two games, going down to Southern Brave by 1 wicket and to Oval Invincibles by 9 wickets. However, they bounced back in their latest outing with a 10-run win over London Spirit, giving them their first winning points of the season. Welsh Fire, on the other hand, is still searching for its first win. They have played two matches and lost both of them. The first against Northern Superchargers by 8 wickets and the second against London Spirit by 8 runs.
Coming into this match, both teams would be looking for a win, and for the same reasons. Both sides are eager to win this match. This match is going to be an exciting one. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The WEF vs MNR match is scheduled at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday, 13th August, starting at 11:00 PM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.
WEF vs MNR Match Details, 12th Match The Hundred Mens Competition 2025
| League | The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 |
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, 12th Match |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 04 |
|---|---|
| Welsh Fire | 02 |
| Manchester Originals | 02 |
| No Result | 00 |
WEF vs MNR The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| Welsh Fire (WEF) | L, L, L, L, W |
| Manchester Originals (MNR) | W, L, L, L, L |
WEF vs MNR Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, is a balanced surface for cricket. It usually produces good bounce and pace, allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat, which makes shot-making easier. In the early overs, fast bowlers can find movement off the deck, especially in cloudy conditions, and the new ball may cause some trouble with extra bounce and swing.
Batters who survive the first few overs can expect plenty of scoring opportunities, especially during the powerplay. However, as the match goes on, the pitch can dry out, making stroke play during the middle overs harder. Spinners and bowlers using slower deliveries may come into effect during the middle overs, with grip and turn increasing as the ball loses its shine. Historically, chasing has been more successful in these venues, but the dry nature of the surface could encourage captains to bat first in some conditions.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 19°C |
| Weather Forecast | 85%Humidity and 4% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 128 |
WEF vs MNR 12th Match The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 Ground Stats
| Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Ground Stats | |
| Total | 17 |
| Team Bat 1st | 04 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 13 |
| Tie/ No Result | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 128 |
| Highest Score | LS vs WF 165-7 |
| Lowest Score | WF vs NS 3-0 |
WEF vs MNR Predicted Playing XI
Welsh Fire Playing XI: Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith
Manchester Originals Playing XI: Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker,
WEF vs MNR Team News and Players Injury Update
| Welsh Fire | Manchester Originals |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they are made available, we will update here.
WEF vs MNR Team Squad
Welsh Fire Squad:
Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith, Mason Crane, Stephen Eskinazi, Ajeet Dale, Ben Kellaway
Manchester Originals Squad:
Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Matthew Hurst, George Garton, Sir James Anderson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Hartley, Thomas Aspinwall, Marchant de Lange
WEF vs MNR Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among fans and fantasy platforms. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your teams today for small and grand leagues.
- Jonny Bairstow
- Chris Green
- Jos Buttler
- Heinrich Klassen
Who will win the WEF vs MNR 12th Match of the Hundred Mens Competition 2025
As per our analysis and game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of MNR winning this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team will likely win the 12th Match of the Hundred Mens Competition 2025. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and WEF’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
Who will win Today’s toss between WEF vs MNR 12th Match
As we head into the 12th Match of the Hundred Mens Competition 2025, between the Welsh Fire and the Manchester Originals, all eyes will be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, the Welsh Fire(WEF) appear more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and an early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.
WEF vs MNR The Hundred Mens Competition 2025, Where to Watch 12th Match
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports TEN Network |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
