Cardiff has spun and the Welsh Fire are yet to get a hang of the track. They need a win and they have the players but can they put in the performance.

WF vs MO Match Details

Date: August 13th 2025

Time:  11:00 PM IST

Venue: Cardiff

WF vs MO Weather Report

Cardiff has some rain predicted on an otherwise good day later on. 

WF vs MO Pitch Report

Cardiff is likely to be on the flatter side giving the batting sides some push.

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WF vs MO Predicted Playing XI

Welsh Fire Playing XI 

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Luke Well, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull

Manchester Originals Playing XI

Phil Salt, Matty Hurst, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Curie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker

WF vs LS Players to Watch

James Anderson

Anderson struggle to come to the party in the first game. He will be looking at another go here though and will be eager to help contribute to a win for his team.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith takes on David Warner. He started the first game well but will be knowing that he needs to bat longer if he wants to ensure he makes some noise while also maintaining a brisk scoring rate.

WF vs MO Match Tips

Welsh are likely to start favorites after their strong finish last season.

Match Prediction: Welsh Fire Will Win the Match