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The Hundred 2025 12th Match: Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Players to watch out

Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire lock horns in a high-energy clash of The Hundred 2025, with both sides aiming to climb the points table. Expect explosive batting at the top and key breakthroughs from star bowlers to decide the contest.

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The Hundred 2025 starts. The 11th game of the tournament will see Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match Details

  • Match: Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire, 12th Match 
  • Date: 13 August 2025
  • Time: 11:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Welsh Fire (WF) :

  • Steve Smith (Batsman):A composed and elegant batsman, he is adept at building his innings rotating the strike.
  • Jonny Bairstow (Keeper-opener): Explosive opener who can turn things around in a few overs.
  • Tom Abell: A solid middle-order bat and a sensible on-field skipper.
  • Riley Meredith (Bowler) : Fast and fiery, quick wickets with his pace and bounce.

 Manchester Originals (MO) 

  • Philip Salt (Captain, Batsman): Over in the Captaincy there's Philip Skyrocketing opener who gives an intense beginning with his preventing gold swings.
  • Jos Buttler (Wk) : Innovative batter, also deadly in both the first and final power play.
  • Heinrich Klaasen (Batsman) : Aggressive hitter, preferably lined up against spin.
  • Noor Ahmad (Bowler) : A young spinner he can mix with the Aussies in batting friendly conditions and break partnership at critical times. 

ALSO READ:The Hundred 2025: WEF vs MNR Dream11 Prediction 12th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

WEF vs MNR Probable Playing XIs:

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

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