Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers: Who will win the match, Dream 11 Team, H2H Stats and Full Details

Match 3 of this year’s The Hundred men’s competition will see Northern Superchargers take on Welsh Fire in Leeds on Thursday.
The Superchargers haven’t had much luck in the tournament so far, they’ve never made it to the knockout rounds in any of the past four seasons. Last year, they came close but missed out by just one spot.
Welsh Fire have had a similar story. They’ve also never gone past the league stage and ended up finishing sixth last season. Both teams will be eager to turn things around this time.
Match Details
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers |
|---|---|
| Date | August 7, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Tournament | The Hundred 2025 - 3rd Match |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Broadcast | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode |
| Match Centre | Live, Scorecard |
Weather Report
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Condition | Partly Cloudy |
| Temperature | 13°C |
| Precipitation | 0% |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | 10 km/h |
WF vs NS Pitch Report
Headingley in Leeds has usually been a good pitch for batting in The Hundred. In the 15 men’s matches played here so far, teams have scored an average of 160 runs, with the highest being 208. Fast bowlers who hit the pitch hard and bowl back of a length have had the most success on this surface.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Win % Bat First | 40% |
| Win % Bowl First | 60% |
| Average 1st Innings | 154 |
| Average 2nd Innings | 144 |
| Highest Total | 208-5 by MO vs NS |
| Lowest Total | 64-1 by NS vs LS |
| Highest Total Chased | 159-2 by WF vs NS |
| Lowest Total Defended | 173-4 by WF vs NS |
WF vs NS Head-to-Head stats
| Team | Played (P) | Won | Lost | Tied (T) | No Result (NR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS-M | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| WF-M | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Northern Superchargers (NS) | W, W, L, W, W |
| Welsh Fire (WF) | L, L, W, L, L |
NS vs WF Full Squad:
Northern Superchargers: Graham Clark, Harry Brook, Mitchell Santner, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Patrick Brown, David Miller, Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis, Tom Lawes, Zak Crawley, Daniel Lawrence, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Dawid Malan, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff.
Welsh Fire: Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow, Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, David Payne, Steve Smith, Chris Woakes, Paul Walter, Riley Meredith, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, Josh Hull, Mason Crane, Ajeet Dale, Benjamin Kellaway.
NS vs WF Predicted Playing 11:
Northern Superchargers: Dawid Malan, Harry Brook (C), Dan Lawrence, Imad Wasim, David Miller, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Mohammad Amir, Pat Brown, Zak Crawley, Adil Rashid
Welsh Fire: Steve Smith (C), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, David Payne, Paul Walter, Riley Meredith, Chris Green, Mason Crane
Who Will Win the Match?
Prediction: Northern Superchargers to win the match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Opted To | Powerplay Score | Final Score | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Northern Superchargers | bowl First | 35-40 | 140–145 | Northern Superchargers |
| Scenario 2 | Welsh Fire | Bowl First | 30-45 | 135–140 | Northern Superchargers |
NS vs WF Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
Wicket-Keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Batters: Harry Brook, Steve Smith, David Miller
All-Rounders: Daniel Lawrence, Paul Walter, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Mohammad Amir, Riley Meredith

NS vs WF Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Wicket-Keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Michael Pepper
Batters: Harry Brook, David Miller, Dawid Malan
All-Rounders: Daniel Lawrence, Paul Walter, James Fuller
Bowlers: Matthew Potts, Mohammad Amir, Riley Meredith

NS vs WF Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
►Captain: Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow
►Vice-Captain: Daniel Lawrence, David Miller
►Top Picks: Mohammad Amir, Riley Meredith
►Budget Picks: Imad Wasim, Paul Walter
Disclaimer: This team is based on the author's analysis and instincts. Please consider the points and make your own decisions.
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