Published on: Aug 6, 2025 11:00 pm IST | Updated on: Aug 5, 2025 4:45 pm IST
The Northern Superchargers missed the Eliminator berth by a whisker in the last edition when they finished fourth after winning 5 out of 8 league matches. They should now put themselves up in the 5th edition of Men’s Hundred and do what they couldn’t last time around. The Superchargers are all set to open their tournament campaign against the Welsh Fire on August 7 in match no. 3 at Headingley, Leeds. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd match of The Hundred 2025, NOS vs WEF at Leeds.
The two teams had an indifferent tournament last time around. Northern Superchargers were on top of the game but were unlucky to miss out on an Eliminator berth. Welsh Fire, on the other hand, managed only 2 wins out of 8 and finished sixth on the table. Going by the performance of the two teams from the last edition, Northern Superchargers will start as favorites for this game. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd match of the Hundred 2025, NOS vs WEF.
NOS: 58% win chance WEF: 42% win chance
The English white ball skipper just earned the Man of the Series award in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He is high on confidence and will be a key figure in this match.
The English Red-Ball opener hit four fifties in the recently concluded Andreson-Tendulkar Trophy. He was in decent touch in the series and will look to continue in this tournament as well.
The explosive right-hander Jonny Bairstow will be the most vital cog in Welsh Fire batting lineup. He has scored 207 runs in the last 9 games of The Hundred.
The right-hand batter will be batting among the top 4 for Welsh Fire. He scored 138 runs in 7 innings in the last season for Welsh Fire.
Check out our prediction for the NOS vs WEF The Hundred 2025, Match 3.
The Northern Superchargers were one of the most consistent teams in the last season. They finished fourth on the points table with 5 wins and 2 losses from 8 matches, and one match ended without a result. They ended the season with 11 points, similar to the third-placed Southern Brave, but separated via net run rate.
However, in this edition, the Superchargers will be hoping to go one step ahead and feature in the eliminator. Their squad this time around features some of the seasoned T20 players like Harry Brook, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Dan Lawrence, etc. The team has a core of batters and spin bowling options, and they look like a strong outfit.
The Superchargers will be hoping to do well this time around. The team looks stacked and ready to go deep in the tournament. For now, they should look ahead to winning their opening fixture of the Men’s Hundred 2025 against Welsh Fire.
Welsh Fire didn’t had a tournament to remember last time around. After featuring in 8 matches last year, they managed only 2 wins to their name and succumbed to 4 losses, whereas 2 matches ended without any result. The team finished 6th on the points table with only 6 points to their name.
Talking about their squad for this season, they have a mix of youth and seasoned players at their disposal. Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Chris Woakes are some of the seasoned players, whereas the likes of Chris Green. Mason Crane, Riley Meredith, and Tom Abell are some seasoned T20 performers who are good enough to fit in any T20 team around the globe.
Welsh Fire may not have the strongest team on paper this season, but the experience they have in their arsenal speaks volumes for the squad they have put together. It would be interesting to see how deep Welsh Fire goes into this tournament. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 3 NOS won: 2 WEF won: 1 No Result: 0
Only three matches have been played between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers in The Hundred’s history. The Superchargers lead the way with 2 wins, whereas the Welsh Fire have won once. Their last meeting in the last season ended without any result due to persistent rain.
Team Analysis: Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire
How will the two teams, i.e., the Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire, fare in the 3rd match of Men’s Hundred 2025? Let’s take a look.
Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Josh Hull, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Mason Crane.
Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, David Miller, Dan Lawrence, Imad Wasim, Tom Lawes, P Brown, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Amir, Matthew Potts
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd match of The Men’s Hundred 2025 between Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire at Headingley, Leeds:
Based on historical trends and current conditions at Headingley, Leeds, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. The pitch offers early movement for seamers but becomes easier for batting as the match progresses. With rain forecasted in the afternoon, setting a target could be safer and strategically sound.
The online live streaming of the Hundred 2025 second match between the Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers will take place live on the SonyLiv and FanCode App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Based on the last edition’s form, squad depth, and conditions at Headingley, Northern Superchargers appear slightly ahead in the contest against Welsh Fire. With a stronger bowling lineup and more consistent top-order batters, they’re better equipped to handle the swing-friendly pitch. Expect a close game, but the Superchargers have the edge to clinch the win. Therefore, as per our prediction, Northern Superchargers are expected to win the Hundred 2025 Match 3 NOS vs WEF Dream11 Prediction contest.