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Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: Northern Superchargers vs Welsh FireTime: 07 Aug, 11:00 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 🏆
Venue: Headingley, Leeds 🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- Northern Superchargers (NOS) will face Welsh Fire (WEF) in the third match of The Hundred Men’s 2025 on Thursday, August 7, at Headingley in Leeds. It will be the first game of the season for both teams. The Superchargers won five out of eight games last season and finished in fourth place. The Fire were in sixth position and won two out of eight games.
- The Superchargers didn’t have a great outing in the tournament so far. Their fourth-place finish last season was their best performance since the inception of the league. Harry Brook is the captain of the team. He was appointed the captain of the side last season, and the team delivered a decent performance compared to previous years under him. Faf du Plessis and Wayne Parnell have captained the side in the past. Ben Dwarshuis and Brydon Carse have been ruled out of the tournament. They have been replaced by Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim.
- The Fire has not qualified for the playoffs once in four seasons so far. Tom Abell was appointed the captain of the side in 2023 and will lead the side once again. Steve Smith, Chris Green, and Riley Meredith are three overseas players in the squad. Chris Woakes suffered a shoulder injury during the fifth Test against India and has been ruled out of the tournament.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- The weather during the game is expected to be partly cloudy. As a result of the overcas conditions, there might be a bit of help avalaible for the pacers with the new ball. Also, as this is a night game, the ball might skid through faster and run-scoring might be a tad harder.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- The pitch at Headingley Stadium offers good pace and bounce, making it a favorable surface for batters. Despite the large dimensions of the ground, the consistent bounce allows stroke-makers to play their shots with ease. However, seamers could find assistance in the early overs and as the game progresses, spinners gradually can come into play.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 Northern Superchargers (NOS):
- Northern Superchargers have announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming season.
- Ben Dwarshuis (full season) and Mitchell Santner (two games), due to international duty, will be unavailable.
- Pakistan duo of Imad Wasim and Mohammed Amir have replaced the international signings. Wasim will be available for the first two games only.
- Brydon Carse is also unavailable for the opening game.
- Zak Crawley is set to partner Dawid Malan at the top of the order.
- The middle-order boasts a mix of power and finesse, with Harry Brook, David Miller, and Daniel Lawrence expected to anchor the innings in the middle.
- All-round duties will be handled by Imad Wasim and Tom Lawes, offering depth in both batting and bowling.
- The bowling attack will revolve around the experience of Adil Rashid, with support from Mohammed Amir, Matthew Potts, and P. Brown to round out a well-balanced unit.
🔴 Welsh Fire (WEF):
- Welsh Fire have assembled a 16-member squad for the season.
- Jonny Bairstow is expected to bring fireworks at the top, partnering with Australia’s Steven Smith for a solid opening duo.
- The middle-order lineup includes Tom Abell, Luke Wells, and Paul Walter, each capable of shifting gears when needed.
- Chris Woakes is set to miss most of the tournament due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Oval Test against India.
- Fast bowling duties will be shared among David Payne, Riley Meredith, and young prospect Josh Hull.
- Spin options are led by Mason Crane and Cameron Green.
🏅 Winning Chances:
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Northern Superchargers are tipped as the favorites to win this match and start their season on a winning note.
🌟 Key Players:
🔵 Northern Superchargers (NOS)
⚡ Zak Crawley
The English opener is coming on the back of a decent Test series with the bt against India. Zak Crawley is an aggressive batter who can benefit from his position at the top of the order in this format. If he gets going, Crawley can give you vital points at the start of the match.
🔥 Harry Brook
The English middle-order batter was in a great form during the Test series against India. Harry Brook showed great intent and scored at a quick rate even in the longest format of the game. Given his abilities and the impact he can leave, Harry Brook will be one of the most important picks for the fantasy contests of the game.
⚡ Rocky Flintoff
The young English batter could be a differential choice in the match. Notably, Rocky Flintoff is a stable batter and is a consistent run-scorer. He has the form from the recent U19 series against India and could be a good pick if the Superchargers keep him in the playing combination.
🔵 Welsh Fire (WEF)
⚡ Steve Smith
The Australian legend will be seen playing The Hundred this season. While Steve Smith is known for his steady batting, he has show in BBL and MLC that he can up his tempo in accordance with the format. Smith should be one of the must picks for the game.
🔥 Chris Green
The Australian all-rounder is an efficient bowler and also a handy batter lower down the order. Chris Green certainly has the ability to impact a match with both the bat and the ball. This makes him one of the most important choices for the fantasy contests.
⚡ Jonny Bairstow
The English wicket-keeper bats at the top of the order and is known for his positive intent. Jonny Bairstow can change the course of a game very quickly with his aggressive shots. His ability to score quick runs make him a very important pick for the fantasy contests.
⚡ Team Recent Form:
🔴 Northern Superchargers (NOS):
Northern Superchargers (Men) won their recent match against London Spirit (Men) by 21 runs. In that match, Graham Clark delivered a solid performance, scoring 26 runs in 13 balls, while Matthew Short added 25 runs off 19 balls. On the bowling side, Reece Topley and Adil Rashid picked up 2 and 3 wickets respectively.
Currently, Northern Superchargers (Men) are ranked 7th in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is Harry Brook, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the middle order.
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🟢 Welsh Fire (WEF):
Welsh Fire (Men) lost their recent match against Birmingham Phoenix (Men) by 5 wickets. In that match, Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a brilliant knock, scoring 54 runs in 32 balls, while Stephen Eskinazi added 30 runs off 21 balls. On the bowling side, Haris Rauf and Matt Henry picked up 2 and 1 wickets respectively.
Currently, Welsh Fire (Men) are ranked 5th in the The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, having played matches. One key player to watch is Jonny Bairstow, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
- Steve Smith
- Zak Crawley
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Chris Green
🤼 Squads:
✨ Northern Superchargers (NOS) Squad:
Zak Crawley, Michael-Kyle Pepper(w), Dawid Malan, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook(c), David Miller, Matthew Potts, Imad Wasim, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Amir, Mitchell Stanley, Rocky Flintoff, Pat Brown, James Fuller, Graham Clark, Tom Lawes✨ Welsh Fire (WEF) Squad:
Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow(w), Steven Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell(c), Saif Zaib, Chris Green, Mason Crane, Riley Meredith, David Payne, Josh Hull, Paul Walter, Ajeet Dale, Mason Crane, Ben Kellaway, Luke Wells⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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Toss: Northern Superchargers opt to bowl
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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