The Hundred Men 2023: Match 14, BPH vs WEF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BPH vs WEF?

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will host Welsh Fire (WEF) in the 14th match of The Hundred 2023 men’s tournament on Thursday, August 10, at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, in Birmingham. Phoenix suffered a 49-run defeat in their previous encounter against the Manchester Originals. Meanwhile, Welsh Fire's last match was tied with the Oval Invincibles.

Birmingham's match against Manchester was their first this season, as their opening two matches were abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, Welsh Fire have played three games so far this season. Now speaking of the current standings in the points table, Birmingham are in the fifth spot while Welsh Fire hold the third position.

Match Details:

Tournament: The Hundred Men 2023

Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs. Welsh Fire, Match 14

Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Date & Time: Thursday, August 10, 11:00 pm (IST)

Where to Watch Live: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv and FanCode

Edgbaston Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The Edgbaston Cricket Ground consists of a sporting surface. Hence, there will be something for both the bowlers and batters alike as the game progresses. Pacers will be able to swing the ball in the early overs of the game while spinners might get assistance later in the game. After the first few overs, the pitch becomes relatively easier to bat on because batters can rely on the bounce of the wicket. 

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The outfield of the stadium is fairly fast, and batters will be rewarded for their shots. Even the shorter boundaries will benefit the batters. Therefore, the team that wins the toss will prefer to bat first at this venue.

Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH)

Moeen Ali (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson

 Welsh Fire (WEF)

Tom Abell (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Luke Wells, Stevie Eskinazi, Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, David Payne, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

BPH vs. WEF Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 2, Birmingham Phoenix – 2, Welsh Fire – 0

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Luke Wells - Welsh Fire (WEF)

In the encounter between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire, Luke Wells will be the one player to watch out for. With 93 runs from three games at an average of 31.00, the opening batter is the current leading run-getter for the Welsh Fire. Moreover, Wells is also the second-highest run-getter in the ongoing tournament. He scored a half-century for Welsh Fire in their inaugural game against the Manchester Originals, which they won by nine runs. He is expected to demonstrate his hitting abilities in the forthcoming match to help his team earn their first victory over the Phoenix.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Shaheen Afridi- Welsh Fire (WEF)

The ace Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi will be the key bowler in the clash between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. The lanky speedster is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament with five wickets from three games, at an average of 12.40, and an economy rate of 7.44. During his debut game in The Hundred, he picked up two wickets against the Manchester Originals in the first two balls he bowled. Therefore, Shaheen Afridi will be quite eager to bowl yet another outstanding spell in the upcoming game.

Today's Match Prediction: Welsh Fire to Win the Match

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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.