WEF Playing 11 for Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, Match 2 of The Hundred; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for WEF vs MNR Dream11 Team Prediction

The second match of The Hundred, featuring Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals, is set to take place at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The game is scheduled to begin at 07:30 PM IST on 02 August.

Welsh Fire endured their worst campaign in the previous edition of The Hundred, finishing at the bottom of the points table with eight consecutive losses in all of their matches.

However, for the upcoming season, Welsh Fire has assembled a formidable team under the leadership of Tom Abell with key players like all-rounder David Willey, Stephen Eskinazi, Haris Rauf, and Roelof van der Merwe. These players are expected to play pivotal roles in the team’s success and contribute significantly to their performances.

Welsh Fire Playing 11 Team News

• There are no injury concerns within the team.
• All players are in good health and available for selection.
• Tom Abell will lead the team as the captain, while Jonny Bairstow will be the wicketkeeper for the side.

WEF Playing 11

1. Jonny Bairstow (wk)
2. Stephen Eskinazi
3. Chris Cooke
4. Ollie Pope
5. Tom Abell (c)
6. David Willey
7. Glenn Phillips
8. George Scrimshaw
9. Haris Rauf
10. Roelof van der Merwe
11. Jake Ball

Welsh Fire Squad

Chris Cooke, Dan Douthwaite, David Payne, David Willey, George Scrimshaw, Glenn Phillips, Haris Rauf, Jake Ball, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Ollie Pope, Roelof van der Merwe, Shaheen Afridi, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell (c)

WEF vs MNR Dream11 Prediction

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for WEF vs MNR Dream11 Prediction from Welsh Fire.

David Willey Stats in The Hundred

David Willey’s recent performances have been outstanding, particularly in the English T20 Blast 2023, where he scored 236 runs and claimed 16 wickets in 14 matches. In The Hundred, he has an impressive track record of 212 runs and 10 wickets in 13 games. 

Looking at the records against Manchester Originals, he has scored 46 runs and also picked up 2 wickets making him a top pick for the Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals Dream11 match.

Jonny Bairstow Stats in The Hundred

Jonny Bairstow has been in fine form during the Ashes 2023. In the 2021 edition of The Hundred, he played two games and scored two half-centuries, showcasing his ability to make significant contributions. 

With an expectation of playing more matches this season, Bairstow is likely to accumulate more runs, making him a valuable addition to your Dream11 teams for the upcoming Welsh Fire and Manchester Originals match.