NOS vs WEF Match Preview

In the third game of The Hundred Men's Competition 2025, the Northern Superchargers will take on the Welsh Fire. Northern Superchargers come into the match at Headingley with an impressive squad and a point to prove. After finishing last in 2023, they reloaded with proven champions and a balanced roster. Welsh Fire finished sixth last season. The Welsh team will look to build on this momentum. After finishing near the bottom of the table, they climbed to a top-four spot in 2023 before falling out of the leading four again in 2024.

NOS vs WEF Match Details 

Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire – 03rd Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground - Leeds

Date & Time: 07th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

NOS vs WEF Venue Stats

NOS vs WEF Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

NOS vs WEF Weather Report

The climate at Leeds is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

NOS vs WEF Last Five Matches

NOS vs WEF Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Prediction 03rd Match

NOS vs WEF Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steve Smith, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Chris Woakes, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith

Topmost Picks for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers

• Dawid Malan –  Dawid Malan scored the most runs in the Hundred in 2024, totaling 377 is expected to start off with the same note for his team. 
• Adil Rashid –  Adil Rashid, a leg-spinner, was the joint top wicket-taker in 2024 with 12 scalps and is expected to prove his value for his team.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire

• Jonny Bairstow – Jonny Bairstow was the team's top batter last season, and he is expected to deliver a positive start. 
• Chris Green –  Chris Green, an off-spinning all-rounder, adds variety to his economical middle-overs bowling.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Team:

Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook(VC), David Miller, Steve Smith(C), Paul Walter, Dan Lawrence, Chris Green, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Riley Meredith

The Hundred Men 2025 NOS vs WEF Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Steve Smith, Dawid Malan

Vice-captain – Harry Brook, Chris Green

NOS vs WEF Probable Winners:

The Northern Superchargers have struggled against the Welsh Fire. However, the hosts have generally outperformed the rest of the league. The Superchargers went unbeaten in their final game of last season and could continue that streak with a win to begin 2025. Considering the team combination, Northern Superchargers is expected to win this match.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Preview

Northern Superchargers Women will begin their campaign at home against Welsh Fire, the 2024 competition's runners-up. The Welsh Fire's top order, which includes Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, and Hayley Matthews, promises some big hits early on. Phoebe Litchfield and all-around player Annabel Sutherland are the hosts' key middle-order batsmen. They have significant scoring duties and will be expected to establish a strong partnership with the Superchargers Women.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Details 

Northern Superchargers Women vs Welsh Fire Women – 03rd Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Date & Time: 07th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

NOS-W vs WEF-W Venue Stats

NOS-W vs WEF-W Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Weather Report

The climate at Leeds is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

NOS-W vs WEF-W Last Five Matches 

NOS-W vs WEF-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NOS-W vs WEF-W Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Women Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (c), Hayley Matthews, Sarah Bryce (wk), Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Katie George, Emily Windsor, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Shabnim Ismail

Topmost Picks for NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers Women

• Phoebe Litchfield –  Phoebe Litchfield at number three is a reliable middle-order batter who will be one to watch out for. 
• Georgia Wareham –  Georgia Wareham has plenty of international experience, having taken 71 wickets for Australia at an economy rate of 6.12 in T20Is.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire Women

• Hayley Matthews – Hayley Matthews, the West Indies Women's captain, has been reliable for her national team with both bat and ball.
• Jess Jonassen –  Jess Jonassen is in a vital spot in the batting order and will need support from the other wicket-keeper batter.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Team:

Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland(VC), Hayley Matthews(C), Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Shabnim Ismail

The Hundred Women 2025 NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Hayley Matthews, Phoebe Litchfield

Vice-captain – Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham

NOS-W vs WEF-W Probable Winners:

It ought to be a close contest between the two evenly matched teams. Both squads' bowling attacks are solid, with many seasoned and reliable players capable of delivering consistent breakthroughs. However, Welsh Fire Women will have a slight advantage going into the contest and will be the favorites in our predictions. Considering the team combination, Welsh Fire Women is expected to win this match.

MNR vs SOB Match Preview

In the 2nd game of The Hundred Men's Competition 2025, the Manchester Originals will face the Southern Brave. The Manchester Originals failed last season, wrapping up seventh in the points table. They will aim to make a strong start and put the effort on the right track. Southern Brave performed admirably last season, making it to the final but falling short. The team is going to be looking for an outstanding performance in their first game. Southern Brave have thoroughly dominated the Manchester Originals over the last three seasons, losing only once to them. The team has a powerful batting lineup and a deep bowling attack, which contributes to its overall balance.

MNR vs SOB Match Details 

Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave – 02nd Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: 06th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MNR vs SOB Venue Stats

MNR vs SOB Pitch Report

The pitch of Old Trafford Stadium is balanced. Batters have dominated in recent T20 Blast matches at this venue. On this wicket, we expect batters to time their strokes perfectly.

MNR vs SOB Weather Report

The climate at Manchester is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

MNR vs SOB Last Five Matches

MNR vs SOB Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: MNR-W vs SOB-W Dream11 Prediction 02nd Match

MNR vs SOB Probable Playing XIs:

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave Probable Playing XIs

James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen (wk), Danny Briggs, James Coles, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Hilton Cartwright, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan

Topmost Picks for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Manchester Originals

• Philip Salt –  Philip Salt, while capable of quickfire starts, has struggled to maintain consistency. 
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad may dominate batting lineups during the tournament, but the squad could risk being overly reliant on the young spinner.

Top Picks – Southern Brave

• James Vince – James Vince was the team's top batter last season, and he is expected to deliver a positive start. 
• Chris Jordan –  Chris Jordan finished the previous season with 12 wickets and an economy of 8.80.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MNR vs SOB Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler(C), Finn Allen, Heinrich Klaasen, Philip Salt, James Vince(VC), Jason Roy, James Coles, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Noor Ahmad, Chris Jordan

The Hundred Men 2025 MNR vs SOB Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-captain – James Vince, Philip Salt

MNR vs SOB Probable Winners:

Manchester Originals face a difficult task in this game. The team struggled with its bat last year and must carry out its strategies effectively in this game. The bowling attack must also be capable of dealing with the Southern Brave's batting power. The Southern Braves are fortunate to have strength in both departments. This will be a close game, but the Southern Brave holds a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Southern Brave is expected to win this match.

Sanjeev Goenka and Co. reportedly expanded their wings more in the cricket ground. They have signed a new contract to acquire a whopping 70 percent of shares of The Hundred franchise Manchester Original. Due to their acquisition, the name of the franchise is going to change.

The Hundred franchise known as Manchester Original—from next year, they will be known as Manchester Super Giants, as a huge chunk of its ownership went under LSG's wing. The contracts were signed on Thursday morning, with the deal reportedly finalized earlier this week, according to media reports. Media reports further claimed that due to Haryali Amavasya, a two-day religious festival, LSG had requested the signing to be done on July 24 to mark their new chapter in cricket as more special.

Before their forward move in The Hundreds, LSG claimed the ownership of the SA20 franchise Durban Super Giants. It is known that the LSG started their initiative to get Manchester Original's ownership in February this year. They place the highest bid to capture the ownership of the popular franchise. Shashwat Goenka, the RPSG vice-president, has the dream to challenge the popularity of two English clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. 

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Statements from the franchise owners 

"We are not football; we are cricket. We want the Manchester franchise in the Hundred to become the third biggest sports team in Manchester and challenge those two sports teams in Manchester," Shashwat said. 

"We have been very focused on securing a great partner—ideally from the IPL—and RPSG has been our preferred bidder for some time. We are delighted by the outcome and look forward to working together to create an exciting future. Together, we have a shared ambition to create a very special cricket team for the people of Manchester and the wider Northwestregion," Lancashire said in their statement. 

Along with multiple cricket teams, LSG also owns Mohun Bagan Super Giant, a football club based out of Kolkata.

Through its subsidiary RISE Worldwide, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has purchased a 49% share of the franchise Oval Invincibles of The Hundred, strengthening their global footprint in cricket. The deal is subject to customary approvals and is significant to MI’s expansion, adding to their already existing franchise network across various leagues.

An alliance has been made with Surrey County Cricket Club (CCC):

The Surrey County Cricket Club will retain the 51% share of the Oval Invincibles, which helps to maintain a strong local presence in the ownership structure. Commenting on this, the Chair of Surrey CCC, Oli Slipper, has shared that “We wanted the best partner to keep Surrey at the forefront of English cricket, and in Mumbai Indians, we have found exactly that. Their success in the IPL and global cricket, combined with RIL’s business expertise, will help both Surrey and our Hundred team thrive on and off the field.”

Surrey County Cricket Club have today announced that Reliance Industries Limited through its subsidiary, RISE Worldwide, is the club’s preferred partner for The Hundred team when its ownership transfers from ECB to Surrey CCC at the end of 2025.

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— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) February 10, 2025

Mumbai Indians Global Presence:
With this acquisition, Mumbai Indians now has seven teams in five countries and four continents:

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• Mumbai Indians (IPL)
• Mumbai Indians Women (WPL)
• MI Cape Town (SA20)
• MI Emirates (ILT20)
• MI New York (MLC)
• Oval Invincibles (The Hundred) (men)
• Oval Invincibles (The Hundred)  (women)

Each team has won at least one title, with MI Cape Town being the recent winner of the SA20 2025 title.

Akash Ambani on the Expansion:
Akash M. Ambani, Reliance Jio's chairman of the board, welcomed the decision that England is a place with great cricketing history, and The Oval is one of the most iconic home grounds. "We are delighted to welcome Oval Invincibles into the Mumbai Indians family. England has always been special to cricket, and having The Oval as our home venue is truly an honor. We look forward to working with Surrey CCC to elevate the teams, engage with fans, and expand our global footprint in the sport we love," M. Ambani shared.

Mumbai Indians welcome The Hundred’s London-based franchise ‘Oval Invincibles’ to the #OneFamily

~ Taking its tally to seven cricket teams spanning four continents and five countries, across both men’s and women’s cricket ~

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— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) February 10, 2025

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The Future of Oval Invincibles:
The Oval Invincibles dominated, both the male and female team of The Hundred have been claiming consecutive titles. Due to MI's backing and the local help of Surrey, the franchise will grow with the result. This is a major step towards the long-term vision for Mumbai Indians to become a truly global cricket powerhouse, bringing together Indian and English cricket in ways never seen before.

The ECB's new policy to prevent players from participating in global franchise leagues apart from IPL has sparked tensions between the board and its players. It is being reported that a group of English players are threatening to boycott next year's Hundred if the policy fails to change in the near future. 

The players have raised it as a nuclear option with their agents, and in crisis talks with the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA), but so far the PCA has refrained from making further comments on this matter.

What is all the fuss regarding ECB's NOC policy? 

English players are required to obtain a NOC in order to participate in global franchise limited-overs tournaments. With the ECB's new NOC policy coming into effect this week, players have been left scrambling for clarification. 

Experts suggest that the wording of the policy is not believed to be in line with the details briefed by the ECB. Moreover, the limited consultation with the PCA before its publication, further adds fuel to fire. 

An estimated 40-50 English players have conveyed their frustration to the PCA and suggested potential steps to come to a resolution. Some of the steps included the idea of a collective policy of non-engagement with the Hundred's retention process, which is expected to begin imminently and run until late February.

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What's in store for ECB and its players?

Although the English players are visibly upset with ECB's latest NOC policy, such a practice in reality may seem far-fetched. For one thing, the ECB have approved a pay rise for the 2025 edition of the Hundred and that figure is supposed to surge a lot higher once deals with the private investors are signed off. 

Secondly, the group of players who have voiced their concerns are mostly not the ones on England's central contract. However, a handful few have been featured in the Hundred's higher earners last year.

Before deciding on its own course of action, the PCA is awaiting legal counsel, and a number of players are seeking clarification on whether they will be given NOCs to fulfill long-standing obligations over the winter. 

None of the Indian players have been retained in The Hundred 2024, as indicated by the retained list. Notably absent are prominent figures such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh, who were key contributors to The Hundred 2023.

This shift in player composition adds an intriguing element to the upcoming season, signaling potential changes in team dynamics and strategies on the field. In the men’s competition, teams are permitted to retain up to 10 players, while in the women’s league, they have the option to keep up to eight.

With a total of 137 players retained across both divisions, there are still 75 spots open for selection in The Hundred Draft, set to take place at The Shard on Wednesday, March 20. During this draft, teams will have the opportunity to choose from a pool of domestic and international players to complete their squads.

The Absence of Indian Stars in The Hundred 2024 Retained List

Northern Superchargers, led by cricket legend Freddie Flintoff, will have the honor of making the first pick in the men’s category, while Birmingham Phoenix, with Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine among their retained players, will kick off the selection process in the women’s division.

The full list of eligible players for The Hundred Draft will be revealed on Monday, March 4, allowing teams to strategize their picks. The fourth edition of The Hundred is set to commence at The Kia Oval on Tuesday, July 23, featuring an opening double-header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix.

This marks the beginning of an exciting season, filled with anticipation and competition as teams vie for victory in the fast-paced format of the game.

Kate Cross, a prominent bowler for Northern Superchargers and England Women, expressed her delight at being retained by her team, highlighting the significance of maintaining a cohesive core group for sustained success.

Her sentiments echo the sentiments of many players and fans alike as they gear up for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

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Retained players

Birmingham Phoenix Women: Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Sterre Kalis, Charis Pavely

London Spirit Women: Heather Knight, Grace Harris, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Georgia Redmayne, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris

Manchester Originals Women: Sophie Ecclestone, Laura Wolvaardt, Emma Lamb, Mahika Gaur, Fi Morris, Kathryn Bryce, Ellie Threlkeld, Liberty Heap

Northern Superchargers Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Alice Davidson-Richards, Hollie Armitage, Marie Kelly

Oval Invincibles Women: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Tash Farrant, Mady Villiers, Paige Schofield, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay

Southern Brave Women: Danni Wyatt, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Mary Taylor

Trent Rockets Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Bryony Smith, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Potts