The Hundred Men’s 2023 Match 20, Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XI, Fantasy Tips, and Live Streaming Details

The upcoming clash, marked as Match 20 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023, will feature an exciting showdown between Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets. Scheduled for August 14, 2023, this Monday, the match is set to commence at 11 PM IST. The anticipated venue for this encounter is the iconic Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Match Preview

The Welsh Fire’s season has been a blend of ups and downs. They secured victories in two matches, experienced defeats in two others, and had one game ending in a tie. Their recent match against the Southern Brave resulted in a significant loss, motivating them to regain their momentum in their upcoming match.

In their previous encounter, after being asked to bat first, Stephen Eskinazi led the charge with a score of 38 as the top-order batsmen struggled. Unfortunately, the Welsh Fire’s innings concluded at a modest 87 runs. The bowling unit managed to capture just one wicket, allowing the Southern Brave to successfully chase the target in a mere 59 balls.

As for the Trent Rockets, their journey this season began with a victory, but they encountered difficulties afterward. Their subsequent fixture was affected by rain, followed by a defeat against the Northern Superchargers. A closely contested match against the London Spirit resulted in another loss.

During their clash with the London Spirit, the opposition posted a formidable score of 195 runs. In response, Joe Root played an outstanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 35 balls. Despite his efforts, the Trent Rockets fell short by a mere two runs, leaving them with a heart-wrenching result. They are eager to reverse their fortunes as they prepare to compete on Monday.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Weather Report

Significant rainfall is anticipated in Cardiff on Monday, accompanied by temperatures spanning from 14 to 19 degrees Celsius.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens offers a balanced playing surface. During the initial phase of the match, the fast bowlers could experience added bounce and pace from the pitch. However, as the game advances, the pitch tends to stabilize and becomes conducive for batting, particularly during the latter half of the game.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Predicted XI

Welsh Fire: Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, David Payne

Trent Rockets: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Joe Root, Colin Munro, Lewis Gregory (c), Daniel Sams, Sam Hain, Luke Wood, Sam Cook, Ish Sodhi

Dream11 Team for Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets

Wicketkeeper: Joe Clarke

Captain: Tom Abell

Batters: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Ish Sodhi

All-rounders: Ben Green, Daniel Sams, Lewis Gregory

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