The Hundred Men’s 2025: Predicting Welsh Fire XI for match 16

The 16th game of the Hundred Men’s 2025 tournament will be played between the Welsh Fire and the Oval Invincibles. At the Kennington Oval in London on August 16, 2025.

After two straight losses, Welsh Fire registered their first win in the Hundred Men’s 2025, defeating Manchester Originals. Welsh Fire are at the sixth spot in the points table with four points in three games with a net run rate of -0.051. After their first win, the Fire will be eager to continue the victorious streak.

Here is the predicted Welsh Fire XI for match 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:

Top Order: Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Luke Wells

Steve Smith has made 58 runs in The Hundred for Fire with a best score of 29 and strike rate of 128.88. His calmness has been balanced by the aggression of Jonny Bairstow, who has scored 128 runs at a strike rate of 168.42. He has given aggressive starts, leaving Smith to anchor himself. Luke Wells has made only 25 runs in three games but has provided stability amongst chaos.

Middle Order: Tom Abell (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib

Captain Tom Abell has done well with captaincy but has scored 45 runs in three games and must step up with the bat, with two other captaincy candidates in the XI. Tom Kohler-Cadmore has 40 runs in three games, but the strike rate has not been impressive, but the Fire have stuck with them. Saif Zaib has 30 runs in three games, keeping the option of quick runs open.

Lower Order: Paul Walter, Chris Green

Paul Walter has 24 runs in three games and is yet to pick up a wicket despite bowling nine overs. Chris Green has three wickets and has made 54 runs at a strike rate of 158.82. He has done well in his role of all-rounder.

Bowlers: David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull

David Payne has done well with the ball with four wickets at an economy of 8.07. Josh Hull, the youngster, has fared well with two wickets to his name. But the star bowler for Fire has been Riley Meredith, who has seven wickets at an economy of 7.15 in three games with a best of 4/9. He has rushed the batters with his pace at the start and then bowled pinpoint yorkers at the death.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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