Match Details:
Match: Welsh Fire vs London Spirit( WF vs LS ), 31st Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
Date and Time: August 12, 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 03:00 pm local time
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
WF vs LS Tips & Match Prediction:
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Preview:
Welsh Fire( WF ) is set to face London Spirit( LS ) in their 31st match during The Hundred Mens Competition 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday, August 12.
Welsh Fire will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing outing against Sunrisers Leeds, where they suffered a heavy 71-run defeat. Batting first, Sunrisers Leeds put up an imposing 201, leaving Welsh Fire with a challenging target. In reply, Fire managed only 130 and were never really able to build enough momentum in the chase.
There were some positives with the bat, especially at the top of the order. Matthew Short played a fine innings, scoring 43 off 29 balls, while Joe Root added a useful 31. However, once the pair were dismissed, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to carry the chase forward. What looked like a promising start quickly faded as wickets fell and the required run rate climbed.
The bowling attack also had a tough time early on. Welsh Fire were unable to pick up regular wickets in the opening stages, allowing Sunrisers Leeds to settle in and score freely. Chris Woakes was the standout bowler with two wickets, while Jordan Clark and Lockie Ferguson picked up one each. Overall, Fire struggled to apply pressure and contain the opposition’s scoring rate.
London Spirit, meanwhile, head into this match with plenty of confidence after a convincing seven-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix scored 162 batting first, but Spirit made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 82 balls.
The chase did not begin perfectly for Spirit, as both openers departed early. However, their middle order responded in style and completely changed the course of the game. Liam Livingstone was the star of the show, smashing 66 from just 30 balls, while Dewald Brevis added a rapid 55. Their aggressive partnership put Spirit firmly in control and allowed them to wrap up the chase comfortably.
With the ball, London Spirit also produced a disciplined performance. James Coles led the attack with figures of 1/25, while Adam Milne, Henry Crocombe and Mason Crane picked up a wicket apiece. They kept taking wickets at key moments and prevented Birmingham Phoenix from building a bigger total.
Heading into this clash, Welsh Fire have plenty to improve on, particularly with the ball and in the middle order. London Spirit, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their recent all-round performance and will look to carry that momentum into Cardiff.
WF vs LS Possible Playing XI:
Welsh Fire: Phil Salt (c/wk), Matt Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Marco Jansen, Jordan Clark, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook.
London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), James Coles, Dewald Brevis, Joe Moores, David Willey, Jamie Overton, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Henry Crocombe.
WF vs LS Recent 5 Match Performance:
Welsh Fire:
L
W
W
L
L
London Spirit:
W
L
L
L
W
WF vs LS Head-To-Head Records:
StatsMatchWF WonLS WonNRTiedOverall52300Recent 5 Matches52300
WF vs LS Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
WF vs LS Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is generally a balanced surface that offers an even contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. Fast bowlers can expect some early swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially under Cardiff’s often cloudy conditions, rewarding disciplined line and length. Once batters settle in, the true bounce and quick outfield allow for fluent stroke play, making it easier to score during the middle overs. As the innings progresses, the pitch can slow slightly, bringing spinners and bowlers using cutters and slower deliveries into the game. In T20 matches, a first-innings total of around 160–175 is considered competitive, while scores above 180 can put significant pressure on the chasing side.
WF vs LS Weather Report:
The weather at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on August 12 at 3:00 PM local time is expected to be hot and mostly sunny, with temperatures around 33–34°C. Rain chances should be very low, making weather interruptions unlikely, while a light to moderate breeze may provide some relief from the heat. Humidity is expected to be manageable, although the unusually high temperature could make conditions physically demanding for the players. Dew is unlikely to be a factor during the afternoon, and overall, the weather should provide excellent conditions for cricket.
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Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Full Squad:
Welsh Fire: Philip Salt(w/c), Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Kellaway, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Dillon Pennington, Thomas Aspinwall, Jafer Chohan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jordan Clark
London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow(w), Liam Livingstone(c), Dewald Brevis, David Willey, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Joseph Moores, Mason Crane, Matthew Fisher, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe, James Rew, Tymal Mills
