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 Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
This match is going to be a clash between the bottom-sitting teams of the ongoing Men’s Hundred 2025, where both teams have been through a poor season so far. Coming to this match, it would be a contest that could influence the early standings of the competition. Welsh Fire have been in poor form and are still searching for their first win of the season. Jonny Bairstow from the unit has shown spirit in the last match, but the team couldn’t turn it into a winning score. They have played two matches so far and have lost both of them. Manchester Originals, on the other hand, have played three matches and have won just a single match, that too in their most recent outing. Defending 163, they beat the London Spirit by 10 runs. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Heinrich Klaasen contributed well with the bat, while pace bowlers Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker impressed with tight spells
Coming into this match, both teams will look to get a win for the same reason. Both would fight to win and get lead on the table with the winning points; however, only one will be able to get a win and start building points for themselves. This match is all about winning the match and establishing themselves in the league. So, with that, now let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for the WEF vs MNR 12th Match in the series.
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 |
WEF vs MNR Pitch Report at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff :
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.
WEF vs MNR 12th Match: Batters to watch(Last match stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
| Jonny Bairstow | WF-M | 9 | 251 | 35.86 | 143.42 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | WF-M | 10 | 152 | 19.00 | 111.76 |
| Phil Salt | MO-M | 10 | 360 | 36.00 | 147.54 |
| Matty Hurst | MO-M | 8 | 151 | 18.88 | 157.29 |
WEF vs MNR 12th Match: Bowlers to watch(last Match Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wkts | Econ | SR |
| Matt Henry | WF-M | 6 | 8 | 7.26 | 10.75 |
| David Payne | WF-M | 8 | 7 | 8.22 | 19.28 |
| Scott Currie | MO-M | 10 | 11 | 8.60 | 14.90 |
| Tom Hartley | MO-M | 4 | 4 | 9.84 | 12.50 |
WEF vs MNR Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize today’s WEF vs MNR fantasy team.
WEF vs MNR Today Small League Team:
WEF vs MNR Today Grand League Team:
WEF vs MNR 12th Match Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Jos Buttler, Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow |
| Vice-Captain | Phil Salt, Noor Ahmad, Josh Hull |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these WEF vs MNR Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
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
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience, and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
