Overview

• Match 12 of The Hundred takes place at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on August 13 at 11 PM IST with live streaming on FanCode and Sony Liv and telecast on Sony Sports Network.
• Welsh Fire have lost their opening two games and sit bottom of the standings with a net run rate of –0.751.
• Manchester Originals hold four points from three matches under Philip Salt’s leadership and carry a net run rate of –1.072.
• The teams have met four times in The Hundred with each side claiming two victories, underscoring an evenly matched rivalry.
• Preview coverage differs on Welsh Fire’s captaincy, with some reports naming Jonny Bairstow and others referring to Tom Abell as the leader.