Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Predictions - Buttler to burn the Welsh Fire’s attack

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2025

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Jos Buttler top-scored with 46 off 37 balls against the London Spirit.
Jonny Bairstow hit six sixes in his 50-ball 86* against the London Spirit.
Can the Manchester Originals make it two wins in a row by beating the Welsh Fire?

Jos Buttler hits out against the Steelbacks. (credit: Andy Kearns/Getty Images)

Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals Predictions

Both sides have lost their opening two matches of their 2025 campaign. The Originals won their third game, which is why I'm backing them to beat the Welsh Fire.

Manchester Originals’ Jos Buttler has scored 77, 22 & 46 in his last 5 innings.
Manchester Originals’ Phil Salt has scored 60, 41 & 31 in his last 5 innings.
Welsh Fire’s Jonny Bairstow has scored 72, 42 & 86* in his last 3 innings.
Welsh Fire’s Tom Abell has scored 156 & 51 in his last 4 innings.

Head-to-Head

Manchester Originals have won two and lost two of their four matches against the Welsh Fire, whose two wins came in the last two matches against the Originals.

Welsh Fire Form

The Fire suffered their second defeat in their opening two matches when they lost to the London Spirit by eight runs.

London Spirit batted well to post 163/5 off their 100 balls. Josh Hull starred with the ball for the Fire, knocking over two of their top-three batters to return figures of 2/36.

Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 86* off 50 balls, but with no support aside from number eight Chris Green’s 32*, the Fire ended their 100 balls on 155/6.

Welsh Fire Team News

There are no injury reports from the Welsh Fire squad, but they need serious improvement in their form with the bat.

Manchester Originals Form

After losing their opening two matches, the Originals put points on the board by beating the London Spirit by 10 runs.

Jos Buttler (46 off 37) top-scored with support from Phil Salt (31), Ben McKinney (29) and Heinrich Klaasen (24) as the Originals posted a competitive 163/6 off their 100 balls.

The Spirit reached 153/6 off their 100 balls to lose by 10 runs. Josh Tongue (3/29, RPB 1.45) was sensational, knocking over three of the Spirit’ top five.

Manchester Originals Team News

There are no injury reports from the Manchester Originals squad.

Verdict

Welsh Fire v Manchester Originals

I am backing Manchester Originals to win. I am also backing Jos Buttler to top score for Manchester Originals.

Jonny Bairstow is a good bet to top score for the Welsh Fire.

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