By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 13, Wed – Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, Match 12
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Match starts at 17:30 GMT (18:30 local time, 22:30 Pakistan Time)
WF-M vs MO-M Match 12 Preview
Both teams remain winless heading into this fixture, making this a high-stakes encounter at the bottom of the table. Welsh Fire will want to leverage their explosive batting lineup—featuring Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, and Tom Abell—to kickstart their campaign. On the other hand, Manchester Originals, led by Philip Salt and buoyed by Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen, will aim to explode out of the gates. Momentum and morale are on the line as both sides scramble to break their losing streak.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 12 Pitch & Weather Report
Sophia Gardens offers a balanced, medium-scoring surface that supports both batters and bowlers. Pacers can expect consistent bounce and some swing early on, while batters benefit from conditions that improve as the innings progress—average T20 totals hover around 158 for first innings at this venue.
This evening’s weather looks favorable for cricket: mostly cloudy skies, temperatures around 21 °C (70 °F), and no rain forecast, promising a smooth, uninterrupted match.
WF-M vs MO-M Predicted XI
Welsh Fire (Playing XI):
Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith
Manchester Originals (Playing XI):
Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 12 Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Philip Salt (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Steven Smith
- All-rounders: Lewis Gregory, Chris Green
- Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Chris Green (dual role as all-rounder)
Where to Watch The Hundred 2025?
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
- North America: Willow TV and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports