Welsh Fire (WEF) will take on London Spirit (LNS) in the sixth match of The Hundred Men’s 2025 on Saturday, August 9, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Both teams are at the bottom of the points table after losing their opening games of the season.
In their first match, Welsh Fire played against Northern Superchargers. The Superchargers won the toss and chose to bowl first. Welsh Fire managed to score 143 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Jonny Bairstow was the top scorer with 42 runs from 23 balls. The Superchargers chased down the target of 144 runs comfortably, winning by eight wickets with 11 balls to spare. Riley Meredith was the most successful bowler for the Fire, picking up two wickets for 33 runs.
London Spirit started their season against Oval Invincibles and decided to bat first after winning the toss. But things went badly for them, the batting lineup collapsed, and they were all out for just 80 runs in 94 balls. Only three players managed to reach double figures. The Invincibles chased down the target of 81 runs with ease, getting there in just 69 balls and winning by six wickets. Liam Dawson was the pick of the bowlers for Spirit, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
Match Details
| Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | The Hundred 2025 |
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| Match | 6th Match (100B) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 9 August, 10:30 PM |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Tournament | The Hundred 2025 |
| TV/Streaming | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, Fancode |
Weather Report
| Detail | Value |
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| Location | Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Sophia Walk, Pontcanna, Cardiff |
| Condition | Mostly Cloudy |
| Temperature | 15°C |
| Precipitation | 0% |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Wind Speed | 14 km/h |
WF vs LS Pitch Report
In the 16 matches played at this ground in this tournament, teams batting first have scored an average of 125 runs. The pitch has generally favoured bowlers, especially the pacers, who have taken 69% of the wickets in the last 10 games here. Teams bowling first have won 81% of the time, so the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl.
| Stat | Value |
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| Matches | 16 |
| Win Bat First | 19% |
| Win Bowl First | 81% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 125 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 117 |
| Highest Total | 165-7 (by LS vs WF) |
| Lowest Total | 3-0 (by WF vs NS) |
| Highest Chased | 165-7 (by LS vs WF) |
| Lowest Defended | 165-4 (by SB vs WF) |
WF vs LS Head-to-Head stats
| Matches Played | Won by WEF | Won by LNS | No Result |
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| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team Code | Team Name | Recent Results |
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| WF | Welsh Fire | L, L, L, W, L |
| LS | London Spirit | L, L, L, L, L |
WF vs LS Full Squad:
Welsh Fire: Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Luke Wells, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith, Ajeet Dale, Benjamin Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Mason Crane, Matt Henry, Stephen Eskinazi
London Spirit: Keaton Jennings, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, John Simpson, Liam Dawson, Ryan Higgins, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Jafer Chohan, Sean Dickson, Daniel Douthwaite
WF vs LS Predicted Playing XIs
Welsh Fire (WF): Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith
London Spirit (LS): David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (c), Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, John Simpson (wk), Ryan Higgins, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall
Who Will Win the Match?
Prediction: Welsh Fire to win the match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Opted To | Powerplay Score | Final Score | Match Winner |
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| Scenario 1 | Welsh Fire | Bowl First | 35-40 | 140–145 | Welsh Fire |
| Scenario 2 | London Spirit | Bowl First | 30-35 | 135–140 | Welsh Fire |
WF vs LS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
Wicket-Keepers: J Bairstow, T Kohler-Cadmore
Batters: D Warner, S Smith, K Williamson
All-Rounders: L Dawson, A Turner, P Walter
Bowlers: R Meredith, D Worrall, L Wood
WF vs LS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Wicket-Keepers: J Bairstow
Batters: S Smith, K Williamson, T Abell, W Madsen
All-Rounders: C Green, A Turner, P Walter
Bowlers: R Meredith, D Payne, R Gleeson
WF vs LS Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
►Captain: J Bairstow, S Smith
►Vice-Captain: A Turner, K Williamson
►Top Picks: P Walter, R Meredith
►Budget Picks: D Payne, L Wood
Disclaimer: This team is based on the author's analysis and instincts. Please consider the points and make your own decisions.
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