BPH vs WEF Live Score: Another thrilling encounter of the Hundred 2023 is all set to witness a nail-biter clash between Birmingham Phoenix & Welsh Fire. Birmingham is still in search of their maiden win of the season as their first two clashes ended in no result while they suffered a defeat in their previous clash against Manchester Originals. Birmingham is lagging in the seventh place on the Points table with just two points & a poor NRR of -2.450. They will next face Welsh Fire in their upcoming fixture against Edgbaston on Thursday who have performed satisfactorily so far by winning one fixture after three matches. Notably, Birmingham has won all their fixture against Welsh Fire & will hope to continue their winning spree in this clash as well.
BPH vs WEF TEAMS PREVIEW
Birmingham Phoenix Preview
Birmingham Phoenix is coming into this clash on the back of 49 runs loss at the hands of Manchester Originals. Set a target of 161 runs they were bowled for just 111 runs in 98 deliveries. Their batting failed miserably in the chase as except for Livingstone (27 off 25) none of their batters could actually hit the mark. Livingstone who has amassed 200 runs in the last 7 matches at an average of 33.33 & a strike rate of 139 is their biggest bet in this clash. He can get good support from Will Smeed who has accumulated 208 runs at an average of 23.11 & an impressive strike rate of 158.77.
In their bowling order, Benny Bowell (3-21) & Adam Milne (2-33) starred by returning with crucial scalps. They will also get good support from Kane Richardson who has so far scalped 13 wickets in 9 matches at 8.16 & Tom Helm (15 wickets in the last 10 matches at 8.59). The Pheonix clan has to display their best performance if marching ahead on the Points table is their agenda.
Welsh Fire Preview
Welsh Fire, have registered a glorious win in their last clash against Oval Invincibles. Batting first they could post 139 runs total on board. Joe Clarke’s 69 runs knock followed by Ben Green’s crucial 25 runs knock guided Welsh Fire to a decent total on board. But in reply, they couldn’t restrict the Invincibles who managed to score 138 runs which resulted in the match ending in a tie. Their batting order lacks power hitters as except two none of their batters could actually amass runs. Heading into this clash, Clarker & Luke Wells should take the onus & provide the team with a stable start.
Their middle order comprising Stevie Eskinazi and Glenn Phillips should amass runs if winning the fixture is on their cards. In that case, even Phillips who returned with just 6 runs needs to step up & deliver with the bat in hand. In the bowling attack, Shaheen Afridi & Haris Rauf made an impact by sclaping 5 & 3 wickets respectively. While David Payne & David Willey will return with 2 & 3 scalps respectively. But they need to improve their economy rates if winning is on their mind.
Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Wells, Joe Clarke (wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, David Payne, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
BPH vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, David Willey, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Chris Woakes, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
BPH vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: David Willey (c), Shaheen Afridi (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Phillips (c), Shadab Khan (vc)
Weather Conditions
The pitch Edgbaston is batters’ haven with some assistance to seam bowlers. Once the pitch settles down batters could hit their strokes smoothly as the ball comes on the bat easily making it easy for them to score runs. If the weather condition is not overcast then it will be difficult for pacers to bowl here efficiently. The pitch doesn’t offer any assistance to spinners. With weather conditions being pleasant there are high chances for batters to amass runs. The forecast of the weather will be clear which means the team winning the toss should opt to bat first.
BPH vs WEF Winning Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix has emerged victorious over Welsh Fire in all their previous fixtures. And they will aim to continue their winning momentum in this clash against Welsh Fire. Phoenix will try their best to emerge victorious in this clash & continue their unbeaten record against Welsh Fire. Though Fire has a zealous pace attack but looking at Birmingham’s batting order we think they will overpower Welsh Fire in this fixture.
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