The Hundred Men Competition 2026 | 12-Aug-2026 07:30 PM | Sophia Gardens
WEF 125/7 (16.4)
LDN 131/8 (16.4)
London Spirit won by 6 runs
Last Wicket:Marco Jansen c Jamie Overton b Willey 1(4) - 125/7
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit
London Spirit — Innings 1 (131/8 in 10 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius c Jordan Cox b Lockie Ferguson | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Jonny Bairstow (wk) c Jordan Cox b Chris Woakes | 34 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 178.95 | |
| Liam Livingstone (c) c Phil Salt b Marco Jansen | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Dewald Brevis c Rachin Ravindra b Lockie Ferguson | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 94.12 | |
| James Coles c Kohler-Cadmore b Rachin Ravindra | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 131.82 | |
| Joseph Moores c Matthew Short b Sam Cook | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| David Willey b Marco Jansen | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jamie Overton c Marco Jansen b Chris Woakes | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 190.91 | |
| Adam Milne not out | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Mason Crane not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 131 | 8 wkts, 10 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Henry Crocombe | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 9 |
| Sam Cook | 2 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 17.5 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 7 | 31 | 2 | 15.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Bairstow | 29 | 23 |
| Liam Livingstone & Bairstow | 5 | 4 |
| Dewald Brevis & Bairstow | 19 | 17 |
| Dewald Brevis & James Coles | 27 | 20 |
| Joseph Moores & James Coles | 23 | 15 |
| Willey & James Coles | 0 | 3 |
| Willey & Jamie Overton | 22 | 12 |
| Adam Milne & Jamie Overton | 1 | 2 |
| Adam Milne & Mason Crane | 5 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 2.3 | 29 |
| 2 | Liam Livingstone | 2.7 | 34 |
| 3 | Jonny Bairstow | 4.4 | 53 |
| 4 | Dewald Brevis | 6.4 | 80 |
| 5 | Joseph Moores | 7.9 | 103 |
| 6 | James Coles | 8.2 | 103 |
| 7 | David Willey | 9.4 | 125 |
| 8 | Jamie Overton | 9.6 | 126 |
Welsh Fire — Innings 2 (125/7 in 10 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Henry Crocombe | 26 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 123.81 | |
| Matthew Short b Willey | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Root c Willey b James Coles | 31 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Jordan Cox c Jamie Overton b Adam Milne | 44 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 157.14 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c and b Willey | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90 | |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Adam Milne | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marco Jansen c Jamie Overton b Willey | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Chris Woakes not out | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 2 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 125 | 7 wkts, 10 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jordan Clark, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 2 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 10 |
| Adam Milne | 2 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Henry Crocombe | 2 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 13 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| James Coles | 1.5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 14 |
| Mason Crane | 0.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Matthew Short | 1 | 4 |
| Phil Salt & Root | 42 | 36 |
| Jordan Cox & Root | 47 | 31 |
| Jordan Cox & Rachin Ravindra | 27 | 21 |
| Kohler-Cadmore & Rachin Ravindra | 0 | 1 |
| Marco Jansen & Rachin Ravindra | 1 | 4 |
| Marco Jansen & Woakes | 7 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Short | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Philip Salt | 4 | 43 |
| 3 | Joe Root | 7.1 | 90 |
| 4 | Jordan Cox | 9.2 | 117 |
| 5 | Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 9.3 | 117 |
| 6 | Rachin Ravindra | 9.7 | 118 |
| 7 | Marco Jansen | 10 | 125 |
Match Info
| Match | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men Competition 2026 |
| Time | 12-Aug-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens Cardiff |
| Seating Capacity | 15000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Welsh Fire vs London Spirit (WEF vs LNS)
Welsh Fire will face London Spirit in a thrilling match on 12-Aug-2026 in The Hundred Men Competition 2026. The match will be played at Sophia Gardens at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report for WEF vs LNS Match 31 Match
Pitch is pretty good place for the batters to get a big score for themselves as the ball comes easily onto the bat. It’s difficult to chase anything more than 200 hence batting first makes sense.
Sophia Gardens Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Cardiff, GB will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 84% humidity and 16.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 73% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Welsh Fire is known for its strong batting and bowling, while London Spirit remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in The Hundred Men Competition 2026.
The pitch at Sophia Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Welsh Fire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while London Spirit will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Welsh Fire batting and London Spirit bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Welsh Fire showcase its strengths, or will London Spirit pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 12-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
