As The Hundred Men’s 2025 season moves forward, Welsh Fire will take on Manchester Originals in a crucial Match 12 at Sophia Gardens. Both sides will be aiming to find their rhythm and push up the points table after an inconsistent start to their campaigns.
Check out The Betting Professionals’s analysis for the Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals 12th match of The Hundred 2025 with best cricket betting sites and predictions.
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals (WEF vs MCR) 12th Match Details, The Hundred 2025
Series | The Hundred 2025 |
Series Match No | 12th Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 13th August 2025 |
Match Time | `05:00 PM GMT/11:00 PM IST |
Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals (WEF vs MCR) 12th Match Teams Preview, The Hundred 2025
Welsh Fire Preview
Welsh Fire have lost both opening matches, with Jonny Bairstow scoring 42 and 86 in valiant efforts. Riley Meredith impressed early with two wickets, but the bowlers have struggled to contain opponents, leaving the batters tough chases.
Welsh Fire Predicted 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 Preview
Manchester Originals lost their first two games but bounced back by defending 163 against London Spirit. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Heinrich Klaasen have led with the bat, while Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker have impressed with pace and control.
Manchester Originals Predicted XI
Phil Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Head to Head in T20 Cricket
Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals have met four times in The Hundred, with both teams winning twice and no matches ending without a result. Their first encounter took place on July 31, 2021, while their most recent clash was on July 25, 2024.
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals (WEF vs MCR) 12th Match Pitch Report, The Hundred 2025
The Sophia Gardens pitch is likely to aid pacers early on with swing and seam movement. Once settled, batters can make the most of the good carry and time their shots, though early patience is crucial. While the surface offers opportunities for both batters and bowlers, chasing teams have enjoyed an edge here, helped by consistent dew and scoreboard control.
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals (WEF vs MCR) 12th Match Key Players to Watch Out For
Welsh Fire (WEF)
1. Jonny Bairstow
2. Tom Abell
3. Riley Meredith
Manchester Originals (MCR)
1. Phil Salt
2. Jos Buttler
3. Josh Tongue
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals (WEF vs MCR) Betting Odds on Vavada
For the 12th match of The Hundred 2025, Manchester Originals head in as favourites with 1.72 odds on Vavada, while Welsh Fire are rated underdogs at 2.00.
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Win Probability
TBP's win probability meter gives Manchester Originals a 55% chance of winning the 12th match of The Hundred 2025, while Welsh Fire have a 45% chance.
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