Welsh Fire Men vs Northern Superchargers Men Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2024 | League Stage
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Following a ten-wicket thrashing at the hands of Birmingham Phoenix, expect a strong reaction here from Northern Superchargers away at Welsh Fire, who were most recently beaten by Southern Brave.
DATE & TIME: Thursday August 8th 2024: USA ET – 10:00am / USA PT – 7:00am / UK – 3:00pm / India – 7:30pm
VENUE: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales
WEATHER: Light rain forecast throughout the scheduled hours of play
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WELSH FIRE MEN FORM: BRAVE BATTERING LEAVES FIRE IN SIXTH
Welsh Fire ended up being comfortably taken apart by Southern Brave last time out, meaning they remain on two wins and four wins, but now with a negative win-loss record once again. Another defeat here would be a critical blow to their top three aspirations.
NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN FORM: SUPERCHARGERS STARS FIRE BLANKS
Despite the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Harry Brook and even Ben Stokes in what was his first Hundred appearance in three years, Northern Superchargers were skittled out by Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston for just 83. That was chased down in 39 balls, the quickest chase across the history of the men’s Hundred.
WELSH FIRE MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
When it comes to reliability, Haris Rauf continues to top the charts for Welsh Fire and bettors should continue to invest in the Pakistan pacer. Rauf has now taken over 1.5 match wickets in each of the Fire’s last three matches, picking up seven scalps overall. Therefore, the sensible move would be to back Rauf to once again grab 2+ wickets, or alternately place a stake on him via the ‘Team - Top Bowler’ market.
NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Although his first Hundred innings of the season saw him dismissed first ball via a beauty from Tim Southee, that shouldn’t deter bettors from exploring the value of Ben Stokes. He’ll want to make an impact this time around and his competitive nature should see him bounce back strongly. With that in mind, Stokes is well worth backing to record a score of 20+ runs.
WELSH FIRE MEN VS NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN EXPERTPREDICTION
The forecasted rain could have a big part to play in this one and whilst the umpires will do their best to ensure the players are on the pitch unless it really is pouring down, DLS could end up coming into play across the match, that is even we get a result. Both teams desperately need the points so will no doubt want to get a game in.
Assuming we do manage to see a completed contest, a team of Northern Superchargers’ quality really should rally from that awful showing at Edgbaston last time out and really attacking the Welsh Fire. They boast more world class match-winners compared to the hosts and are worth backing to gain the victory.
WELSH FIRE MEN VS NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN TOP TIP:NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN TO WIN
