Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026
Match summary
Welsh Fire Women face London Spirit Women at Sophia Gardens on 12 August 2026. Our preview covers form, key players, pitch, weather and a verdict.
Match details
| Match | Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women, 31st Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Women’s 2026 |
| Date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30 am GMT / 11:30 am local |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Welsh Fire Women |
| Toss pick | London Spirit Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Welsh Fire Women have had a mixed campaign. They beat MI London by 60 runs, Southern Brave by four wickets and Manchester Super Giants by three wickets, but lost to Sunrisers Leeds, Northern Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix. Their latest game was a six-wicket defeat to Leeds. Freya Kemp scored an unbeaten 72 from 45 balls, but the total of 121 was too low, even with Georgia Voll adding 16.
Voll has been their most consistent batter with 233 runs in seven innings, and Kemp has 166. Heather Graham leads the bowling with nine wickets, with Grace Potts on eight. They need more from the middle order and the attack.
London Spirit have also been inconsistent, with wins over Northern Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix and narrow losses to MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds. Their latest result was a 32-run win over Phoenix. Marizanne Kapp struck an unbeaten 57 from 28 balls and Amy Jones made 39 in a total of 140/4. Charlie Dean took 3/17 and Nadine de Klerk 2/21 as Phoenix were held to 108/8.
Kapp has 187 runs and 11 wickets this season, with De Klerk on 154 runs and Dean on ten wickets. In a morning game with early swing, wickets will be crucial, and we narrowly pick Welsh Fire.
Sophia Gardens usually offers a fair balance between bat and ball. Seamers can find early swing and movement, particularly under Cardiff’s typical cloud, while batters who stay in enjoy good bounce. The surface can slow as the game goes on, helping spinners and bowlers using cutters or slower balls, and the quick outfield rewards well-set stroke-makers.
Wednesday 12 August is forecast to be sunny and very warm, around 26–27°C at the 11:30 am local start. Rain is very unlikely, there should be a light to moderate breeze, and dew will not play a part in a morning game.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 125–140 | – |
| Second innings | 115–130 | – |
Welsh Fire Women
Spirit have momentum after a 32-run win, but Welsh Fire’s home advantage and the batting of Voll and Kemp tip it narrowly their way.
Toss pick: London Spirit Women
FAQ
Who is likely to win Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women?
Our preview narrowly favours Welsh Fire Women, though London Spirit Women come in with recent momentum.
Who are the leading performers for London Spirit this season?
Marizanne Kapp has 187 runs and 11 wickets, Nadine de Klerk has 154 runs, and Charlie Dean has 10 wickets.
What is a winning score in Cardiff?
A total of 135 or more should give the side batting first a strong chance.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Welsh Fire Women
- Georgia Voll
- Sarah Bryce
- Freya Kemp
- Georgia Warehamc
- Orla Prendergast
- Heather Graham
- Grace Thompson
- Niamh Holland
- Rhianna Southbywk
- Sophia Smale
- Grace Potts
London Spirit Women
- Grace Harris
- Amy Joneswk
- Marie Kelly
- Marizanne Kapp
- Charlie Deanc
- Nadine de Klerk
- Deandra Dottin
- Charis Pavely
- Katie George
- Lucy Higham
- Hannah Rainey