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An abandoned match between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers has left the former on five points after six games and defeat here at the hands of Birmingham Phoenix would end their chances of a top three finish.
DATE & TIME: Saturday August 10th 2024: USA ET – 1:00pm / USA PT – 10:00am / UK – 6:00pm / India – 10:30pm
VENUE: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales
WEATHER: Rain across the day in Cardiff but is forecast to have stopped come the scheduled start of play with sunny intervals and temperatures of up to 21c
HOW TO WATCH THE HUNDRED: USA – Willow & DAZN / UK – Sky Sports & BBC / India – Fancode Click here for a list of broadcasters in other territories
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WELSH FIRE MEN FORM: TWO POINTS REQUIRED TO STOP FIRE’S CHANCES BEING EXTINGUISHED
Welsh Fire almost claimed an unlikely victory over Northern Superchargers after rain had reduced the contest to a 25-ball affair, which saw the Fire restrict Harry Brook’s side to just 26/5. But the rain returned to have the final say and force both teams to settle for a point each.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN FORM: NET-RUN-RATE BOOST HUGE FOR PHOENIX AS THEY HUNT DOWN TOP THREE
Birmingham Phoenix’s ten-wicket thrashing of Northern Superchargers has bumped up their net-run-rate and recharged their qualification push. Another two points here would be worth their weight in gold for Moeen Ali’s side with just two matches left to play following this one.
WELSH FIRE MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Despite their last game being reduced to 25 balls-a-side and eventually abandoned, Haris Rauf still managed to make a huge impact on the bowling front. His two wickets represented the fourth match in a row that Rauf has recorded 2+ wickets. You can back this outcome again via the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market, but bettors looking for a higher potential return should consider a stake on the right-arm pacer to finish this encounter as Welsh Fire’s top bowler.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Birmingham Phoenix’s bowlers made mincemeat of the Superchargers’ batting line-up last time out and the ‘old-stager’ Tim Southee remains as impressive as ever. The vastly experienced New Zealander racked up another three wickets, taking his overall tally across this competition to eight so far. With that in mind, back Southee in what could be good bowling conditions considering the forecast across the day, to pick up over 1.5 match wickets.
WELSH FIRE MEN VS BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN EXPERT PREDICTION
Welsh Fire will have felt like the weather gods were firmly against them in their most recent match and need a full game here to give themselves the best chance of two points. But in Birmingham Phoenix, they face a team riding the crest of a wave following that battering of Northern Superchargers. Their bowlers match up to Welsh Fire, which is important when considering how the pitch played in the last men’s Hundred fixture in Cardiff.
But with the likes of Ben Duckett and Moeen Ali batting well, depth of hitting down the order and plenty of experience, Birmingham Phoenix are well worth backing to follow up their last win with another crucial victory in Wales.
WELSH FIRE MEN VS BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN TOP TIP: BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN TO WIN