Men’s Hundred 2024- Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire Match 3 Prediction
The third match of the Hundred Mens Competition 2024 is scheduled to be played between Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire on Thursday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
Manchester Originals were the runner’s up in the last edition of the tournament. They played exceptionally well but couldn’t take the silverware home. However, one would doubt if they could replicate a similar performance as their captain Jos Buttler is struggling with a calf injury and if reports are to be believed then he might be ruled out of this season’s tournament.
Manchester Originals are facing Welsh Fire, who also exhibited a great show last season They finished at fourth spot with four wins in eight matches. Welsh Fire would be looking to improve on that this season.
Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire Preview
Manchester Originals Review:
Jos Buttler’s absence can be a massive setback for the team. He was the leading run-getter last season and it would be difficult for Manchester to exhibit a similar performance without him.
In his absence, the onus will be on Phil Salt to give the team solid starts consistently. Having said that, Manchester Originals have ample depth in the batting order, which is a big positive.
The middle-order consist the likes of Max Holden, Sikandar Raza, and Wayne Madsen. All three are capable of hitting the big shots. In Fazalhaq Farooqui, they have got a skillful fast bowler, who could make great use of the conditions. He will be supported by the likes of Mitchell Stanley and Jamie Overton.
Tom Hartley made his international debut this year. He would surely look a different bowler than we have seen in the competition so far.
Welsh Fire:
The Welsh Fire missed out on a top-three spot last year, marginally. Welsh Fire looks like a really strong unit. A lot will depend on how Jonny Bairstow will perform this season. Besides, they have got three great batters in Glenn Phillips, Tom Kohler Cadmore and Stephen Eskinazi.
The presence all-rounders such as David Willey and Roelof van der Merew give the team the right kind of balance. Haris Rauf isn’t in the best of form but he could prove lethal in these condition.
He will share the fast bowling responsibility alongside Matt Henry. Mason Crane will a player to look for in the spin department.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
The two teams have faced each other thrice in the competition’s history. Manchester Originals managed to win twice, while Welsh Fire won on one occasions. Manchester Originals have an upper hand over Welsh Fire if you look at the history.
However, the absence of Buttler could turn things and thus, we are betting on Welsh Fire to win this contest.
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams
Manchester Originals have a 40 percent chance of winning the match
Welsh Fire have a 60 percent chance of winning the match
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
Historically, the Old Trafford surface has favoured the batters. The batting first team tend to play well and you might see both teams choosing the bat first upon winning the toss. Nevertheless, the fast bowlers should get assistance in the early overs, while spinners are likely to come to play in the middle overs.
Today Match Weather Report
Old Trafford remains a bit cloudy on the match day with the temperature hovering between 13 and 21 degrees Celsius. Humidity sits at 69 percent. The forecast suggests a 26 percent chance of rain affecting the match.
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Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow©
Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, G Phillips, Phil Salt
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (VC), Jamie Overton, David Willey, Paul Walter
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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