Welsh Fire Women vs MI London Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred Women’s

Welsh Fire Women host MI London Women at Sophia Gardens in the sixth match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026, an afternoon fixture in Cardiff. Our preview gives the hosts the edge.

Fire’s probable line-up is full of match-winners. Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan and Freya Kemp are at the top of the order, Sophie Devine captains from the middle order, and Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham and Rhianna Southby (wk) give depth to the batting and bowling. Emily Arlott, Sophia Smale and Grace Potts round out an attack that should relish a surface which can slow as the game goes on.

MI London, led by Hollie Armitage, can call on Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey, with Kira Chathli keeping wicket and Kirstie Gordon and Alexa Stonehouse in the bowling mix. They have plenty of experience, but Fire’s home advantage and balanced squad make them the more likely winner in dry, pleasant conditions.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sophia Gardens usually gives a fair contest between bat and ball. Seamers can find swing and movement early, particularly in Cardiff’s typically cloudy conditions, while good bounce and a quick outfield reward batters who spend time at the crease. The surface can slow as the game goes on, which brings spinners and bowlers using cutters or slower balls into play. Totals of 160–175 are normally competitive in T20 cricket here.

Weather

The 2:30 pm local start is forecast to be excellent for cricket, with partly sunny skies, light winds and temperatures of around 23–24°C. The chance of rain is very low, so a full game is expected. The breeze may help seamers with the new ball. Dew is unlikely to have a major impact in an afternoon game.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 145–160
• 2nd innings: 140–155

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