Match Details:
Match: Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women( WF-W vs LS-W ), 31st Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026
Date and Time: August 12, 10:30 am GMT / 04:00 pm IST / 11:30 am local time
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
WF-W vs LS-W Tips & Match Prediction:
Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Preview:
Welsh Fire Women( WF-W ) is set to face London Spirit Women( LS-W ) in their 31st match during The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday, August 12.
Welsh Fire have had a mixed campaign so far, winning three of their seven matches and currently sitting fifth on the points table with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.042. They have produced some impressive wins, including a 60-run victory over MI London, a four-wicket win against Southern Brave and a three-wicket success against Manchester Super Giants. However, losses to Sunrisers Leeds, Northern Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix have made their route to the playoffs more difficult.
They come into this game after a six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Leeds, despite an outstanding unbeaten 72 from Freya Kemp off 45 balls. Georgia Voll added 16, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to provide enough support. With the ball, Deepti Sharma stood out with an excellent 3/13, while Hannah Baker claimed 2/15. However, Welsh Fire’s total of 121 was never quite enough to put serious pressure on their opponents.
Georgia Voll has been Welsh Fire’s most consistent batter this season, scoring 233 runs in seven innings, while Freya Kemp has contributed 166 runs. Heather Graham has led the bowling attack with nine wickets, with Grace Potts close behind on eight. Welsh Fire certainly have players capable of changing a game, but they will need a more consistent contribution from their middle order and bowling attack if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
London Spirit have also struggled for consistency, winning two of their seven matches and tying one, leaving them sixth in the standings with 10 points and an NRR of -0.306. Their wins have come against Northern Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix, while narrow defeats to MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds have put them under pressure heading into the final stages of the league.
Spirit will take confidence from their latest performance, a convincing 32-run win over Birmingham Phoenix. Marizanne Kapp was the star with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 57 off just 28 balls, while Amy Jones contributed a valuable 39 to help Spirit reach 140/4. Their bowlers then completed the job with a disciplined display, led by Charlie Dean’s 3/17 and Nadine de Klerk’s 2/21, as Phoenix were restricted to 108/8.
Kapp has been London Spirit’s leading run-scorer this season with 187 runs, while Nadine de Klerk has added 154. Kapp has also made a major impact with the ball, taking 11 wickets, while Charlie Dean has claimed 10. The pair have formed a highly effective bowling combination and could once again play a key role.
With momentum finally on their side, London Spirit will hope to build on their win over Birmingham Phoenix and keep their qualification hopes alive. Welsh Fire, meanwhile, will be desperate to respond and prove they can deliver a complete performance when it matters most.
WF-W vs LS-W Possible Playing XI:
Welsh Fire Women: Georgia Voll, Sarah Bryce, Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham (c), Orla Prendergast, Heather Graham, Grace Thompson, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts.
London Spirit Women: Grace Harris, Amy Jones (wk), Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean (c), Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Katie George, Lucy Higham, Hannah Rainey.
WF-W vs LS-W Recent 5 Match Performance:
Welsh Fire Women:
L
L
W
W
L
London Spirit Women:
T
L
L
L
W
WF-W vs LS-W Head-To-Head Records:
StatsMatchWF-W WonLS-W WonNRTieOverall52300Recent 5 Matches52300WF-W vs LS-W Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
WF-W vs LS-W Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is generally a balanced surface that provides a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can find some early swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially in the typical cloudy conditions of Cardiff, while batters who spend time at the crease can enjoy the good bounce and play their shots confidently. As the match progresses, the surface may slow slightly, allowing spinners and bowlers with cutters and slower variations to make an impact. The quick outfield also helps stroke-makers once they settle in. In T20 cricket, a first-innings total of around 160–175 is considered competitive, while scores above 180 can put significant pressure on the chasing side.
WF-W vs LS-W Weather Report:
The weather at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on August 12 at 11:30 AM local time is expected to be sunny and very warm, with temperatures around 26–27°C. Rain chances should remain very low, making weather interruptions unlikely, while a light to moderate breeze may provide some relief. Humidity should stay at a manageable level, and the conditions are expected to become warmer as the day progresses. Dew will not be a factor during the morning, and overall, the forecast looks excellent for cricket, with dry and pleasant playing conditions expected.
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Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Full Squad:
Welsh Fire Women: Abi Norgrove, Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Fi Morris, Grace Thompson, Freya Kemp, Sophia Smale, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby, Sarah Bryce, Emily Arlott, Grace Potts and Georgia Davis.
London Spirit Women: Grace Harris, Amy Jones(w), Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Charlotte Dean(c), Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Katie George, Hannah Rainey, Lucy Higham, Sterre Kalis, Mahika Gaur, Josie Groves, Seren Smale, Trudy Johnson
