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Welsh Fire host Manchester Originals in the second match of the men's Hundred 2023.
The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Wednesday, August 2.
Welsh Fire's home ground is Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
As this is the first game of the season for both sides form isn't a huge factor, and that's just as well for Welsh Fire, who lost all eight of their matches last season. Manchester Originals, meanwhile, reached the final.
Manchester Originals' top order looks incredibly dangerous, with two established England internationals who won the T20 World Cup last year.
However, Welsh Fire have invested in a star opening bowler this year in Shaheen Afridi. If he can make early inroads into the Originals lineup then last year's finalists could be in danger.
Welsh Fire are captained by Tom Abell [Getty Images]
There are still tickets remaining for this match.
Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.
Not good. Thundery showers are expected throughout the day in south Wales. A washout is possible.
Welsh Fire: Jonny Bairstow, Tom Abell, David Willey, Shaheen Afridi, Joe Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Ben Green, Haris Rauf, David Payne, Roelof van der Merwe, Jake Ball, Stephen Eskinazi, Dan Douthwaite, George Scrimshaw, Luke Wells, Chris Cooke
Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler, Usama Mir, Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Josh Tongue, Josh Little (Zaman Khan between August 16 and knockout rounds), Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby, Mitchell Stanley, Max Holden, Ben Raine
Jonny Bairstow will not be involved following the Ashes. Roelof van der Merwe is understood to be fit after spending a month out with finger injuries.
Richard Gleeson has not played since January and underwent wrist surgery in March.
Welsh Fire: Glenn Phillips, Joe Clarke, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, David Willey, Ben Green, Roelof van der Merwe, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, David Payne
Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Josh Little, Josh Tongue
Manchester Originals are the marginal favourites with the bookies for this one. The hosts are a best-priced 4/5 for the win. Welsh Fire are available at as long as 6/5 in places.
Manchester Originals' overseas player Ashton Turner [Getty Images]
Aside from a lot of rain falling... if they get on, back the Fire to start a new era with a win.
Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).
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This match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.
On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.
The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.
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