In a rain-affected 21st match of The Hundred Men’s 2024, Haris Rauf delivered a crucial blow by dismissing the dangerous Ben Stokes. Still, persistent rain ultimately resulted in no results for Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers.

Haris Rauf’s clever bowling dismisses Ben Stokes 

A major highlight of the innings came on the 18th ball when Rauf, showing his tactical acumen, removed Stokes for 2 (4). Rauf smartly took the pace off the ball, bowling a fuller-length delivery that completely deceived Stokes. The England star attempted to hit down the ground, only to miscue the shot, sending the ball high toward mid-off. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, stationed at mid-off, showed great awareness as he backtracked and took a well-judged catch over his head. Stokes’ brief innings ended at just two runs off four balls, leaving the Northern Superchargers in further disarray.

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It's all happening so quick in Cardiff 😮 Haris Rauf has 2 wickets in his first 5 balls!

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Rauf, often known for his fiery celebrations, m??arked this key dismissal with a satisfied smile, recognizing the importance of the breakthrough. His figures of 2 wickets for nine runs in his ten balls were instrumen??tal in restricting the Superchargers to a paltry total.

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Rain halts Welsh Fire’s chase 

The match, held at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, was initially reduced to just 25 balls per side due to inclement weather. Batting first, Northern Superchargers found themselves in deep trouble, losing five wickets for a meager 26 runs in their allotted 25 balls. Rauf and Matt Henry were the stars?? with the ball for Welsh Fire, with both bowl?ers taking two wickets each and applying relentless pressure on the Superchargers�?batting lineup.

In res??ponse, Welsh Fire began their chase cautiously, scoring 3 runs off the first 2 balls. However, before the innings could progress, the rain ret?urned, halting the play once again. After a discussion between the umpires, it was determined that the conditions were unfit for the match to continue, resulting in a no-result.

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Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens will be the battleground as Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers lock horns in the 21st match of The Hundred Men’s 2024 on Thursday. Both teams will be eager to climb the points table and impro?ve their pl??ayoff prospects.

Welsh Fire, currently languishing at the sixth position with just two wins, desperately need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their batting has been a major concern, with key players like Jonny Bairstow and Tom Kohler-Cadmore failing to fire consistently. A turnaround in their batti?ng fortunes ??is crucial if they are to challenge the Superchargers.

On the other hand, Superchargers occupy the fourth spot but have shown inconsistent performances. Their batting collapsed in their last match, resulting in a humiliating defeat. However, their squad boasts several match-winners who ??can turn the game on its head. A strong start and solid contributions from their top order will be essential to put pressure on the Fire. With?? both teams striving for a win, this promises to be an exciting contest.

The Hundred Men’s 2024, WEF vs NOS, Match 21

• Date and Time: August 08, 2024; 7:30 pm IST, 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens is expected to offer a balanced pitch for the encounter between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers. While the surface is likely to assist the batters initially, it is expect??ed to slow down as the game progresses, making it challenging for ba??tsmen to accelerate.

Bowlers are likely to find assistance as the match wears on, with the pitch offering some purchase for both spinners an??d pacers. The te?am winning the toss might opt to field first to exploit the conditions as the game progresses.

Overall, it’s a pitch where both bat and ball are expected to play a crucial role, making it a contest between the two teams’ all-round abilities.

WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran
• Batters: Harry Brook
• All-rounders: Matthew Short, David Willey, Mitchell Santner
• Bowlers:  Ben Dwarshuis, Matt Henry, David Payne, Matthew Potts, Haris Rauf

WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

Choice 1: Harry Brook (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
Choice 2: Jonny Bairstow (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)

WEF vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Luke Wells, Ben Stokes?, Adil Rashid, Glenn Phill?ips

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WEF vs NOS Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 8, 02:00 pm GMT)

Squads

Welsh Fire: Luke W??ells, Jonny Bairstow(w), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf, Stephen Eskinazi, Joshua Little, Ben Green, Jake Ball, Chris Cooke, R??oelof van der Merwe

Northern Superchargers: Matthew Short, Ben Stokes, Nicholas Pooran(w), Harry Brook(c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Callum Parkinson, Patrick Brown, Dillon Pennington, Michael Jones, Tom Lawes, ??Colin Ingram

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