Welsh Fire Women vs MI London Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred Women’s
Match summary
Preview of Welsh Fire Women vs MI London Women in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens: likely XIs, pitch, weather, expected scores and a predicted winner.
Match details
| Match | Welsh Fire Women vs MI London Women, 6th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Women’s 2026 |
| Date | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Welsh Fire Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–160 | – |
| Second innings | 140–155 | – |
Welsh Fire Women
Fire have home advantage and a deep line-up with Sophie Devine, Georgia Voll and Freya Kemp, and conditions at Sophia Gardens should suit them.
FAQ
Who is predicted to win Welsh Fire Women vs MI London Women?
Our preview picks Welsh Fire Women, who have home advantage and a strong top order.
Who captains the two sides?
Sophie Devine is listed as captain of Welsh Fire Women and Hollie Armitage leads MI London Women.
Will the weather affect play at Sophia Gardens?
No, the forecast is mild and partly sunny at around 23–24°C with a very low chance of rain.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Welsh Fire Women
- Georgia Voll
- Ella McCaughan
- Freya Kemp
- Sophie Devinec
- Georgia Wareham
- Heather Graham
- Emily Arlott
- Niamh Holland
- Rhianna Southbywk
- Sophia Smale
- Grace Potts
MI London Women
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Hayley Matthews
- Amelia Kerr
- Nicola Carey
- Hollie Armitagec
- Chinelle Henry
- Kira Chathliwk
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Alice Monaghan
- Kirstie Gordon
- Alexa Stonehouse