London Spirit hold the edge in this Hundred fixture, carrying a 53% win probability into Sophia Gardens. Dewald Brevis, arguably the most explosive young batter in the format, is the difference-maker, backed by Liam Livingstone’s devastating recent form. Welsh Fire are competitive with Joe Root anchoring the batting and Marco Jansen adding bowling teeth, but Spirit’s overall firepower makes them the side to beat. This WF vs LS match prediction covers the pitch, weather, playing XI breakdown, head-to-head records, and fantasy cricket tips to help you pick your spots tonight.
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Match Details
Match | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | 31st Match | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 |
Date | 12/08/2026 (Wednesday) |
Time | BDT 8:00 PM / PKT 7:00 PM / INR 7:30 PM |
Format | The Hundred |
Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
Recent Performance | Welsh Fire – L W W L L, London Spirit – W L L L W |
WF vs LS The Hundred 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The Hundred 2026 is available across multiple broadcast and streaming platforms globally. Check your regional provider below:
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Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Toss Prediction
Welsh Fire are tipped to win the toss and elect to bat first at Sophia Gardens. Cardiff evening conditions regularly bring dew into play in the second innings, giving spinners extra purchase and making the ball skid unpredictably off the surface. Phil Salt’s batting-heavy lineup is better suited to setting a target than chasing under the lights, making batting first the logical call if Fire wins the flip.
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens typically offers a balanced surface that rewards both disciplines early on. Seamers enjoy assistance with the new ball, particularly when overcast conditions are present, while the pitch settles into a more batter-friendly track as the innings progresses. Scores in the 155–175 range are common in Hundred format matches here. Teams that negotiate the powerplay efficiently tend to post and chase totals with confidence on this Cardiff surface.
Weather Report
Cardiff’s August evenings are generally mild, with temperatures expected to hover in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius for this evening fixture. Cloud cover is likely, though significant rain interruptions are not forecast. Dew is a realistic factor as the night progresses, particularly in the final third of the second innings, and could offer slight assistance to spinners gripping the ball, as well as pace bowlers hitting the deck hard at Sophia Gardens.
WF vs LS Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 5 |
Welsh Fire Won | 2 |
London Spirit Won | 3 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | August 18, 2021 |
Most-recent Fixture | August 9, 2025 |
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Team Preview & Squads
Welsh Fire
Phil Salt brings an aggressive, high-energy captaincy style that sets Welsh Fire’s tone from the very first ball. His powerplay returns at Sophia Gardens have been central to Fire’s best moments this tournament, and the way he sets up the top of the innings determines how the rest of the order functions. Salt’s presence at the crease instantly shifts momentum, making him Fire’s most important individual in this fixture.
Jordan Cox and Joe Root form a complementary middle-order axis, Cox’s boundary-hitting flair balanced by Root’s clinical accumulation and intelligent shot selection. Root is the standout batting pick from the Welsh Fire camp in this preview, expected to be both the top run-scorer and the biggest six-hitter for Fire. Rachin Ravindra adds a classy left-hand option, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore provides muscle and hitting intent in the lower middle order.
Chris Woakes is the spearhead of Fire’s attack, his seam movement and yorker precision under pressure have troubled top-order batters all tournament. Marco Jansen’s left-arm angle and awkward length offer a contrasting threat, and he is Fire’s most likely wicket-taker tonight. Matthew Short’s all-round ability gives Salt tactical flexibility, whether deployed as a batting floater or a bowler capable of disrupting opposition rhythm mid-innings.
Welsh Fire Squads
Welsh Fire
Phil Salt, Tom Aspinwall, Jafer Chohan, Jordan Clark, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Ben Kellaway, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dillon Pennington, Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root, Matthew Short, Asa Tribe, Chris Woakes
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone is in the form of his life and is arguably the most dangerous captain in The Hundred right now. His 66 off 30 balls against Birmingham Phoenix in Spirit’s last match was one of the tournament’s most devastating performances, and it underlines just how dangerous he is when the ball is coming onto the bat. His captaincy is equally aggressive, always looking to impose, always pushing the tempo from the first ball.
This London Spirit preview centres on Dewald Brevis, perhaps the most exciting batting prospect in The Hundred right now. His power through the off-side and ability to launch over the leg-side boundary leave bowlers short of answers. Jonny Bairstow’s experience at the top provides the platform Brevis needs to play with full freedom, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius and James Rew add further depth and hitting intent in the lower order.
Adam Milne brings genuine pace capable of troubling batters at both ends of the innings. David Willey’s left-arm swing suits Cardiff conditions and he is Spirit’s predicted wicket-taker for this clash. Jamie Overton adds explosive late-order hitting to go with useful seam, while Adam Zampa’s wrist spin gives Livingstone a versatile fifth-bowling option that could be decisive on a Cardiff surface that may take turn.
London Spirit Squads
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, James Coles, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Adam Milne, Joe Moores, Jamie Overton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, James Rew, Andrew Tye, David Willey, Adam Zampa
WF vs LS Prediction
Event | Welsh Fire | London Spirit |
Toss Winner | Welsh Fire | – |
Player of the Match | – | Dewald Brevis |
Top Run Scorer | Joe Root | Dewald Brevis |
Top Wicket Taker | Marco Jansen | David Willey |
Most Sixes | Joe Root | Dewald Brevis |
Predicted Score | 160+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 47% | 53% |
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Winning Prediction
London Spirit are the predicted winners of this Hundred clash with a 53% win probability. Dewald Brevis’s explosive ceiling and Liam Livingstone’s red-hot form make Spirit the side with the higher batting upside, and on a Cardiff pitch that opens up for strokeplay as the innings develops, they have the firepower to post or chase anything. Welsh Fire are not without a chance, Root and Woakes give them genuine bite, but Spirit’s overall balance tips this verdict their way. Think Fire can pull off the upset at Sophia Gardens tonight? Follow JeetBuzz for live updates, real-time player stats, and in-depth analysis throughout The Hundred 2026.
FAQ: The Hundred 2026 – 31st Match
Q: What time does the Welsh Fire vs London Spirit match start in IST?
A: The match begins at 7:30 PM IST on August 12, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch Welsh Fire vs London Spirit live in the UK?
A: The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q: Who is the predicted Player of the Match for the 31st Hundred fixture?
A: Dewald Brevis of London Spirit is the predicted Player of the Match.