Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants - Players & Playing XI · The Hundred 2023
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Based on 6 H2H matches (2021–2026)
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Philip Salt
MSG
Sixes (1+)
Jos Buttler
MSG
Catches (1+)
Samuel Cook
TR
Wickets (1+)
Josh Tongue
MSG
Wickets (1+)
Leus du Plooy
SB
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
Catches (1+)
Jordan Cox
MIL
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 6 H2H matches
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff, Wales
Based on the last 21 Hundred matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF vs TR 24 Aug 2025 | 150/6 (100 balls) | 152/7 (99 balls) | 302 |
| WF vs MIL 25 Jul 2026 | 167/5 (100 balls) | 152/6 (100 balls) | 319 |
| WF vs TR 29 Jul 2026 | 122/7 (100 balls) | 126/1 (72 balls) | 248 |
| WF vs SB 03 Aug 2026 | 115/8 (100 balls) | 116/4 (95 balls) | 231 |
| WF vs LS 12 Aug 2026 | 131/8 (100 balls) | 125/7 (100 balls) | 256 |
WF at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Jonny Bairstow
252 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
David Payne
20 wkts
MSG at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
94 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tom Hartley
4 wkts
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Welsh Fire
Playing XI in this match
Manchester Super Giants
Playing XI in this match
Welsh Fire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wells | c Jamie Overton b Joshua Little | 57 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 247.83 |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | c Ashton Turner b Joshua Little | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Philip Salt b Tom Hartley | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 |
| David Willey | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Stevie Eskinazi | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Manchester Super Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tongue | 10 | 25 | 0 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 10 | 22 | 2 | 2.2 | 2 | 1 |
| Paul Walter | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 10 | 22 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Hartley | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 |
Manchester Super Giants · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laurie Evans | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Holden | c Glenn Phillips b David Willey | 37 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 205.56 |
| Jos Buttler (c) | not out | 37* | 18 | 2 | 3 | 205.56 |
| Paul Walter | c Joe Clarke b David Willey | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Ashton Turner | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 24 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 |
| David Willey | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1.7 | 0 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| David Payne | 10 | 27 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Luke Wells
WF
|
108.6 |
| 2 |
Max Holden
MSG
|
69.3 |
| 3 |
Jos Buttler
MSG
|
69.3 |
| 4 |
Glenn Phillips
WF
|
31.1 |
| 5 |
David Willey
WF
|
17.1 |
| 6 |
Joshua Little
MSG
|
13.6 |
| 7 |
Shaheen Afridi
WF
|
13.6 |
| 8 |
Paul Walter
MSG
|
12.6 |
| 9 |
Haris Rauf
WF
|
3.2 |
| 10 |
Josh Tongue
MSG
|
2.4 |
| 11 |
Usama Mir
MSG
|
2.4 |
| 12 |
David Payne
WF
|
2.4 |
| 13 |
Stevie Eskinazi
WF
|
1.9 |
| 14 |
Ashton Turner
MSG
|
0.4 |
| 15 |
Joe Clarke
WF
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Philip Salt
MSG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Laurie Evans
MSG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants: who played
Welsh Fire won by 9 runs in The Hundred 2023 at Sophia Gardens on 2 August 2023. Luke Wells top-scored with 57 off 23 balls and David Willey took 2/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
Welsh Fire XI: Luke Wells, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Stevie Eskinazi, Tom Abell (c), David Payne, Roelof van der Merwe, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Ben Green. Manchester Super Giants XI: Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Laurie Evans, Max Holden, Paul Walter, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Joshua Little, Josh Tongue.
Who won Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
Welsh Fire won by 9 runs.
When and where was Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants played?
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday 2 August 2023, in The Hundred 2023.
What were the final scores in Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
Welsh Fire scored 94/3 in 40 balls. Manchester Super Giants scored 85/4 in 40 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
Luke Wells was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
Luke Wells top-scored with 57 off 23 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Welsh Fire vs Manchester Super Giants?
David Willey took 2/17 in 10 balls.