Welsh Fire will take on Trent Rockets in Match 27 of the The Hundred Men’s 2025 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The Rockets have historically held the edge over Welsh, winning three out of the four contests they have played against each other.
Welsh Fire are coming off an eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix in this contest. Before their previous match, they had won only one out of their five matches. Jonny Bairstow and Riley Meredith have played a crucial role for them the team.
The Rockets, meanwhile, have won four of their six matches. Rehan Ahmed has contributed with bat and ball equally well. The David Willey-led team will be keen to extend its dominance at the top of the table.
Match Details
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, Match 27, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Date and Time | Sunday, August 24, 7 pm (IST) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live-streaming and broadcast | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV and FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The surface at Sophia Gardens has historically proven to be a batting paradise. Spinners are expected to play a minor role due to the lack of assistance off the deck for them.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won by Welsh Fire | 1 |
| Won by Trent Rockets | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | August 6, 2021 |
| Most-recent Fixture | August 3, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Welsh Fire
Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Singh Dale, Riley Meredith
Trent Rockets
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Tom Banton
The past couple of matches have not been that fruitful for Banton, who got his season off to a quite decent start with four 35-plus scores on the trot. He will be expected to provide an aggressive start at the top of the order.
Probable Best Bowler: Riley Meredith
Meredith has been right on the money in the past few games for his team. He recently bowled a splendid spell, conceding just nine runs in 17 balls while picking up four wickets against Manchester Originals.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing teeam to win the match
Scenario 1
- Welsh Fire win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 40-50
- TRT: 145-165
- Welsh Fire win the match.
Scenario 2
- Trent Rockets win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 45-55
- WEF: 155-175
- Trent Rockets win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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