On 24 August 2025, a cricket fan watches three men’s matches. The Hundred has two big games in England. Welsh Fire plays Trent Rockets at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff along with Manchester Originals plays Birmingham Phoenix at Emirates Old Trafford. On the same day, a match in Mackay, Australia, draws attention. The 3rd ODI between Australia but also South Africa will decide if the Proteas win the series or if Australia fights back. A preview follows with form, players, places in addition to game times in IST.

Match 1: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets – The Hundred Men’s

• Place – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Start Time: 1:30 PM BST | 7:00 PM IST

Last Match Performance

Welsh Fire Men showed good play but failed at certain times. A recent close loss to London Spirit showed their good points and their weak points. Jonny Bairstow hit 86 in a good try. Captain Tom Abell gave the team steady play. The team needs all players to play well to move up the table.

Trent Rockets also played unevenly. Their batters showed bright spots but sometimes struggled in the middle overs; they come to this game knowing a win helps them stay in the playoff race.

Players to Watch

• Welsh Fire – Jonny Bairstow for his hitting at the start of the order, Tom Abell for leading the team, and Steve Smith, a player from another country with much experience.
• Trent Rockets – A team with good batters and careful bowlers who can use Cardiff’s playing field to their advantage.

Match 2: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix – The Hundred Men’s

• Venue – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• Start Time: 6:00 PM BST | 10:30 PM IST

Last Match Performance

Manchester Originals approach this game with speed. The group of batters, led by Phil Salt but also Jos Buttler, hit with force at the start. Their bowlers held force with early wickets.

Birmingham Phoenix, by contrast, had trouble finding pace. The best batters did not play with even results. Their bowlers gave up runs at the end of overs. As points become big, this is a game they must win.

Players to Watch

• Manchester Originals – Phil Salt’s fast beginnings besides Jos Buttler’s past play make them a threat. A quick bowling attack helps them.
• Birmingham Phoenix – Power hitters need to do well. Their best all rounders must show care.

Match 3: Australia versus South Africa – ODI

• Venue – Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Australia
• Start Time: 2:30 PM Local | 10:00 AM IST

Last Match Performance

South Africa controlled the series up to now; they won the first two ODIs easily – by 98 runs and 84 runs. Their batters got runs at the right times. Early partnerships set up large scores. Their bowlers kept Australia from getting runs.

Meanwhile, felt pressure after two poor games. Their middle batters had trouble getting going. Bowlers lacked a way to get batters out at important times. The third ODI tests spirit and strength, as they try to avoid losing all games at home.

Players to Watch

• South Africa – Temba Bavuma’s lead at the top, Aiden Markram’s steady play, and fast bowlers led by Kagiso Rabada will be important.
• Australia – Mitchell Marsh or Travis Head will carry the batting. Adam Zampa stays an important person on pitches that help spin.

Conclusion

A cricketing feast unfolds on 24 August 2025. In The Hundred, Welsh Fire plays Trent Rockets – their game may decide mid table survival. Manchester Originals meets Birmingham Phoenix – that match brings together momentum and desperation. In Mackay, Australia plays South Africa – Australia’s pride is at stake, as the Proteas try to complete an ODI whitewash. From Cardiff to Manchester to Mackay, a day of high intensity cricket awaits.

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