With just two wins to their name in five games, Welsh Fire (WEF) are sixth on The Hundred points table. To keep their hopes alive to make it to the playoffs, they cannot afford to be on the backseat anymore and would need to pick up a win over Northern Superchargers (NOS) in their upcoming game on August 8 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
The Tom Abell-led side has struggled with the bat and that is one area that they need to address immediately. Senior cricketers like Jonny Bairstow and Tom Kohler-Cadmore will also need to take more responsibility. Meanwhile, the Superchargers are fourth on the table and a win will get them closer to the playoff spot.
However, they need to need to improve significantly after being bundled for just 83 runs in the last match. Birmingham picked up a 10-wicket win and psychologically that might play a part. However, they have a squad filled with match-winners which should give the team a lot of confidence.
Probable Playing 11 for WEF vs NOS, Match 21
Welsh Fire (WEF):
Welsh Fire – Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf
Northern Superchargers (NOS):
Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Harry Brook (c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Probable Top Performers from WEF vs NOS
Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran
Star West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is one of the most dangerous white-ball cricketers in world cricket at the moment. After doing well in the IPL and in the T20 World Cup, Pooran is making the most of the opportunities in The Hundred as well. He has made 157 runs in five matches so far and is also the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament.
Scenario 1
Welsh Fire Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
PP Score: 30-40
NOS: 115-135
Northern Superchargers win the match
Scenario 2
Northern Superchargers win the toss and opt to bowl first
PP Score: 25-35
WEF: 100-120
Northern Superchargers win the match
