The Hundred Women’s 2026: Welsh Fire Face London Spirit in Cardiff Clash
Welsh Fire Women and London Spirit Women will face each other in match number 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 competition at The Rose Bowl in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
What Happened
Both London Spirit and Welsh Fire enter this fixture having already been eliminated from knockout contention in the tournament. London Spirit, captained by Charlie Dean, have secured two victories, four defeats, and one tied match in their seven outings so far. They enter the contest following a 32-run victory against Birmingham Phoenix in their previous match.
Welsh Fire have recorded three victories and three defeats across their seven matches. Their campaign hopes ended following a six-wicket defeat in their most recent encounter.
Key Highlights
- Fixture Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST.
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Cardiff.
- Broadcast & Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar app and website.
- Head-to-Head Record: In six previous encounters between the two sides, London Spirit Women have won four matches, while Welsh Fire Women have won two.
- Venue Pitch Trend: In the three matches held at The Rose Bowl so far, the average first-innings score stands around 143, with teams bowling first winning two of those games.
- Top Tournament Performers: Welsh Fire batter Georgia Voll has scored 233 runs in seven innings at an average of 33.28, while London Spirit all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has taken 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 11.90.
Why This Matters
Although both teams are out of contention for the knockout phase, the match gives London Spirit and Welsh Fire an opportunity to conclude their 2026 tournament campaigns with a positive result.
What to Watch Next
The match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM IST on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with live coverage available across JioStar Network and JioHotstar platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Match 31 being played?
The fixture takes place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at The Rose Bowl in Cardiff at 4:00 PM IST.
What is the head-to-head record between Welsh Fire Women and London Spirit Women?
Out of six completed matches between the sides, London Spirit Women have won four and Welsh Fire Women have won two.
Are either of these teams eligible for the tournament knockouts?
No, both London Spirit Women and Welsh Fire Women have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Source: CricTracker