WEF vs MCR Dream11 Prediction The Hundred 2023 Match 2: Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Dream11 Team

Manchester Originals will look to get one better on last season’s result as they bid for their maiden The Hundred title in 2023. Runners-up in 2022, they will take on Welsh Fire in their opening match of the 2023 season. The pulsating contest will be played at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on 2nd August, Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST.

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, 2nd Match

2nd August, 7:30 PM IST

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

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Welsh Fire will look to put behind a disappointing 2022 The Hundred season as they look to reignite their hunger for success. The Welsh side lost all their eight matches in the previous season and will have a big gap to bridge when they take on last year’s runners-up Manchester Originals.

The Originals will look to find the missing piece in the puzzle when they take on the bottom side from last season. Powered by the impressive Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, Originals will look to start on a high as they target their first The Hundred title in the current season.

Team Form Guide:

WEF: L L L L L
MCR: L W W W W

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

The wicket at Sophia Gardens has been unpredictable and has helped the pace bowlers at start. However, the wicket helps the batters as the game progresses while spinners also getting little help. Bowling first could be a safer choice at the start of the tournament at Sophia Gardens.

WEF Playing 11

1. Jonny Bairstow (wk)
2. Stephen Eskinazi
3. Chris Cooke
4. Ollie Pope
5. Tom Abell (c)
6. David Willey
7. Glenn Phillips
8. George Scrimshaw
9. Haris Rauf
10. Roelof van der Merwe
11. Jake Ball

Welsh Fire Team News

• The side will rely heavily on the services of Jonny Bairstow, an experienced England international.
• The team will have the added bonus of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, players with proven category.
• Skipper Tom Abell, Glenn Phillips, and David Willey will be important part of the team furniture and will be expected to fire from the start.

WEF Key Players

1. David Willey Stats vs Manchester Originals

An experienced all-rounder in the side, David Willey will be a key component for the Welsh side as as he makes his debut for them. In 13 The Hundred matches he has 10 wickets and also helps the batting side of things.

2. Jonny Bairstow Stats vs Manchester Originals

Jonny Bairstow has an impressive record in The Hundred despite playing only two matches. His presence will be key to his team’s success and has scored fifties in both his The Hundred innings.

MCR Playing 11

1. Jos Buttler (c)
2. Phil Salt (wk)
3. Laurie Evans
4. Wayne Madsen
5. Max Holden
6. Ashton Turner
7. Paul Walter
8. Tom Lammonby
9. Tom Hartley
10. Richard Gleeson
11. Josh Little

Manchester Originals Team News

• The Originals will be fueled by the inclusion of Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, as they come with elite experience.
• Irish bowler Josh Little will be another key member of the squad as he comes with experience from the Indian Premier League.
• Laurie Evans, Wayne Madsen and Ashton Turner will be another key members of the Playing XI.

MCR Key Players

1. Jos Buttler stats vs Welsh Fire

Jos Buttler has enjoyed a stellar 12 months and will look to add another to his impressive hat. The England captain will look to repeat his impressive stint from The Blast as he approaches a crucial next couple months with booth Manchester Originals and national side.

2. Phil Salt Stats vs Welsh Fire

Phil Salt will look for another impressive outing in the 2023 season having led Manchester Originals to the final in 2022. Salt has a good track record with 367 runs in the competition and will be vital to team’ success for the upcoming season.

Who will win The Hundred match between Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals?

• The teams have faced each other two times, with Manchester Originals emerging victorious in all both the encounters.
• The Welsh Fire will look to break the duck, but are unlikely considering their recent history.
• Form is also not on Welsh team’s side as they lost all the eight matches last season in the The Hundred.

Manchester Originals are expected to get over the line and win this WEF vs MCR Dream11 Prediction.

WEF vs MCR Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt

Batters: Jos Buttler, Tom Abell, Jonny Bairstow, Laurie Evans

All-rounders: Ashton Turner, David Willey

Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Josh Little, Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Hartley

Who are best Captain Options for WEF vs MCR Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Jonny Bairstow, Josh Little

For Grand League: Jos Buttler, Haris Rauf

What are WEF vs MCR fantasy tips?

1. Jos Buttler, Josh Little, Haris Rauf and David Willey could in the top five fantasy picks.
2. The Sophia Gardens pitch is favourable to batters as well as bowlers. It may help if you pick more all-rounders in your team.
3. Tom Lammonby can be avoided as he has an unimpressive record to start.
4. Jonny Bairstow could be avoided as he only came after playing the Ashes with fatigue playing a key role.

Where to Watch WEF vs MCR Live?

The Hundred will live stream on the Sony Six app and website in India. The WEF vs MCR match will also be telecasted on Sony Sports channels as well.