Welsh Fire and London Spirit are set to lock horns in the sixth match of The Hundred 2025 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Both teams will be desperate to secure their first win of the season after stumbling in their respective openers.
The Welsh Fire, led by captain Tom Abell, will be aiming for a stronger performance after losing their first game. With a star-studded batting lineup that includes international heavyweights like Jonny Bairstow and Steve Smith, they will be hoping their key players can fire on all cylinders and guide them to a much-needed victory on their home turf.
Meanwhile, the London Spirit, captained by Kane Williamson, will be looking for a complete turnaround in their fortunes. After a difficult start to their campaign, they will need their top players, including David Warner and Liam Dawson, to step up and deliver a strong performance to challenge the Fire. This match is a crucial opportunity for both teams to get their campaigns back on track and build some early momentum in the tournament.
WEF vs LNS Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 04 | Welsh Fire won: 01 | London Spirit won: 03 | No results: 0
WEF vs LNS Match Details
- Date and Time: August 09; 10:30 PM IST / 5:00 PM GMT / 6:00 local
- Venue: Sophia Garden, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens is a pitch that often offers a good balance between bat and ball, but with a definite lean towards the bowlers. Pacers, in particular, will enjoy the surface, as it tends to offer some movement and bounce, especially with the new ball. While a good score is certainly possible, the average first-innings total in Women’s Hundred matches here has been around 134. Chasing a target is often the preferred option for teams, as the pitch can become a little more predictable in the second innings.
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
- Batters: David Warner, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson
- All-rounders: Chris Green, Liam Dawson, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter
- Bowlers: David Payne, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Jonny Bairstow (c), Liam Dawson (vc)
- Choice 2: Steve Smith (c), Kane Williamson (vc)
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Backups
Josh Hull, Riley Meredith, Sean Dickson, Jafer Chohan
WEF vs LNS Dream11 team for today’s match (August 09, 10:30 PM IST):
Squads:
Welsh Fire: Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow(w), Luke Wells, Tom Abell(c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith, Mason Crane, Stephen Eskinazi, Ajeet Dale, Ben Kellaway
London Spirit: Keaton Jennings, David Warner, Kane Williamson(c), Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith(w), Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, Liam Dawson, Ryan Higgins, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall, Olly Stone, Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, Jafer Chohan
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