The Hundred Men’s 2025: Top 3 players battles to watch out for in match 16

The Oval Invincibles will be hosting the Welsh Fire in the 16th match of the Hundred Men’s 2025 tournament at the Kennington Oval in London on August 16, 2025.

With two victories in three games, Oval Invincibles lead the Hundred Men’s 2025 competition with eight points. The Invincibles lost their third game to Birmingham Phoenix after winning their first two games. This matchup with Welsh Fire will be their opportunity to resume their winning ways.

Welsh Fire defeated Manchester Originals to record their first victory in the Hundred Men’s 2025 after suffering two consecutive defeats. With four points from three games, Welsh Fire are currently in sixth place in the standings. The Fire will be keen to extend their winning streak after their first victory.

Here are the top 3 players’ battles to watch out for in match 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:

1. Jonny Bairstow vs Rashid Khan

Jonny Bairstow has been scoring runs at a breakneck speed at the top with a strike rate of 168.42. He thrives on attacking from the start and putting the opposition under pressure and altering their plans. He is adept at hitting both pacers and spinners, scoring quickly against both types of bowlers.

Rashid Khan’s introduction with the new ball might change things. Though Khan went for 59 runs in his 20 balls in his last outing, he also had six wickets in the previous two games before the thrashing. He would be eager to do well, and Bairstow’s challenge might help Rashid up his game to a new level.

2. Tawanda Muyeye vs Riley Meredith

The young Tawanda Muyeye has done well so far for the Invincibles with 82 runs, with a best of 59*. His flair and unorthodox stroke play have been the shining part of his batting, and this might need some good counter from the Fire. Muyeye’s aggression is a part of his gameplay, and fire can be fought with fire.

Riley Meredith will be the Welsh Fire’s answer to keep the aggressive Muyeye in check. Meredith bowls at high speeds and his ability to swing the ball and move it off the pitch makes him dangerous. Meredith has seven wickets in The Hundred Men’s 2025.

3. Will Jacks vs David Payne

Will Jacks has slammed 85 runs at a strike rate of 163.46. This aggression from Jacks makes him a true threat to Welsh Fire, and given his experience of international cricket, he has the ability to adapt to changing situations as well.

David Payne has been the solid pacer for the Welsh Fire, and his calmness has brought him four wickets with an economy of 8.07. Payne has the slam-into-the-pitch bowling style, and this might help him keep Jacks in check.

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