Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, THMC, Today Match Prediction

WEF vs LDN Match Prediction & Analysis

Welsh Fire is set to face London Spirit in the 31st game of the Hundred Men's Competition 2026 on August 12 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Welsh Fire have put in a decent performance this season, winning four of their seven matches and currently sitting fifth in the points table with a net run rate of -1.001. In contrast, London Spirit have struggled throughout the campaign, managing just two victories from seven games and have already been eliminated from the playoff race.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WEF

L L W W L

SRL

201/4 in 20.0 10.05

THMC

Sunrisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs 09 Aug 2026

WEF

130/6 in 20.0 6.5

MSG

161/1 in 13.4 11.67

THMC

Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by 9 wickets 05 Aug 2026

WEF

155/4 in 20.0 7.75

WEF

116/4 in 19.0 6.11

THMC

Welsh Fire beat Southern Brave by 6 wickets 03 Aug 2026

SOU

115/8 in 20.0 5.75

BRM

137/9 in 20.0 6.85

THMC

Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets 01 Aug 2026

WEF

138/3 in 19.1 7.19

WEF

122/7 in 20.0 6.1

THMC

Trent Rockets won by 9 wickets 29 Jul 2026

TRE

122/1 in 14.2 8.47

LDN

W L L L W

LDN

166/3 in 16.2 10.12

THMC

London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets 09 Aug 2026

BRM

162/4 in 20.0 8.1

LDN

160/5 in 20.0 8

THMC

MI London beat London Spirit by 4 wickets 06 Aug 2026

MIL

164/6 in 18.4 8.72

SRL

241/2 in 20.0 12.05

THMC

Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit by 37 runs 04 Aug 2026

LDN

204/6 in 20.0 10.2

LDN

105/10 in 18.2 5.71

THMC

Southern Brave beat London Spirit by 5 wickets 01 Aug 2026

SOU

111/5 in 19.2 5.72

MIL

164/5 in 20.0 8.2

THMC

London Spirit beat MI London by 7 wickets 29 Jul 2026

LDN

165/3 in 17.4 9.27

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Welsh Fire Preview

Welsh Fire endured a disappointing performance in their previous game, suffering a heavy 71-run defeat against Sunrisers Leeds. Batting first, Sunrisers Leeds posted a formidable total of 201 runs, while Welsh Fire could only manage 130 in reply.

With the bat, Welsh Fire made a promising start, with their top-order batters putting together a solid effort. Matthew Short was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 43 runs off 29 balls, while Joe Root contributed 31 runs. However, once both batters were dismissed, the rest of the batting lineup failed to make a significant impact. Despite being in a competitive position at one stage, Welsh Fire eventually lost momentum.

In the bowling department, Welsh Fire needed early wickets to put pressure on Sunrisers Leeds, but they struggled to make breakthroughs during the initial stages. Chris Woakes was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Jordan Clark and Lockie Ferguson claimed one wicket each. Overall, Welsh Fire's bowling attack failed to contain the opposition from the beginning.

Overall, Welsh Fire’s Matthew Short has scored 238 runs with an average of 47.60 in seven games this season.

Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:

Phil Salt ©, Matthew Short, Jordan Cox, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Marco Jansen, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Marco Jansen

Welsh Fire Actual Playing XI:

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Samuel Cook, Joe Root, Matthew Short, Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Clark

London Spirit Preview

London Spirit delivered a strong performance in their previous match, securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix. Batting first, Birmingham Phoenix posted a competitive total of 162 runs, but London Spirit chased down the target with ease in just 82 balls.

With the bat, London Spirit did not get off to the best of starts, losing both openers early. However, the middle order responded brilliantly and took control of the chase. Liam Livingstone was the standout performer, smashing an impressive 66 runs off just 30 deliveries. Dewald Brevis also made a valuable contribution with a quick-fire 55, and their efforts played a crucial role in guiding Spirit to a convincing victory.

In the bowling department, James Coles was the most successful bowler, finishing with figures of 1/25. Adam Milne, Henry Crocombe, and Mason Crane also chipped in with a wicket each. Their consistent breakthroughs helped London Spirit keep the opposition under control and restricted Birmingham from scoring big.

Additionally, Liam Livingstone has scored 229 runs with a strike rate of 161 in seven games at the Hundred Men's Competition 2026.

London Spirit Predicted Playing XI:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow, James Rew, Liam Livingston ©, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa

London Spirit Actual Playing XI:

Jamie Overton, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, James Coles, Mason Crane, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Adam Milne, David Willey, Henry Crocombe, Joseph Moores

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Mostly cloudy conditions are expected at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 27°C and 16°C.

WEF vs LDN Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff offers a well-balanced surface that provides assistance to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are expected to enjoy some early movement with the new ball, while batters who get settled can take full advantage of the conditions and build substantial innings. As the match progresses, bowling generally becomes more effective, whereas batters are likely to receive the most help during the starting stages. The venue has regularly witnessed mid-scoring matches, with an average first-innings total of 134, reflecting the true nature of this surface.

Toss: To Bowl

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing has proven to be easy at this venue. As a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl.