The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 continues with an important clash between Welsh Fire Women and Trent Rockets Women at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 29, 2026 (Wednesday). The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM IST. Both teams have collected four points from their opening two matches, making this an important contest as they look to move higher in the points table and strengthen their position in the competition.
Welsh Fire are currently fourth in the points table with four points from two matches, having won one and lost one. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) stands at 1.300. They will be hoping to build on their recent victory and put together a strong run in the coming matches. Trent Rockets are third with four points from two matches and have a stronger NRR of 2.685. After making a positive start to their campaign, they suffered a defeat in their latest match and will now be looking to return to winning ways.
The recent head-to-head record between these teams has been closely fought. Trent Rockets won their most recent meeting by 23 runs on August 24, 2025, but Welsh Fire had won the two matches before that. Fire defeated Rockets by six wickets on August 3, 2024, and then recorded a 41-run victory on August 14, 2023. Earlier, Rockets won by eight wickets in 2022 and by four wickets in 2021. Overall, Rockets have won three of the last five meetings, while Fire have won two.
Squads:
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Emma Arlott, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Davis, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Fi Morris, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts, Sophia Smale, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Trent Rockets Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Bess Heath, Eve Jones, Emma Jones, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Beth Mooney, Sophie Munro, Charley Phillips, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out:
Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll will be one of the biggest batting threats in the Welsh Fire line-up. She has scored 123 runs in three recent matches at an average of 41.00 and a strike rate of 148.19. Her ability to attack from the start while maintaining a strong scoring rate makes her a dangerous player in the 100-ball format. If Voll gets a good start, Fire could build a strong total.
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine brings experience, leadership and all-round ability to the Welsh Fire side. She has scored 85 runs in her last four matches at a strike rate of 144.06 and has also taken six wickets during that period. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball gives Fire an important advantage. She will be one of the key players Rockets will need to control.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been a major performer for Trent Rockets. She has scored 256 runs in eight recent matches at an average of 36.57 and an impressive strike rate of 148.83. She can control an innings when required or attack the bowling from the beginning. Her all-round skills also make her one of the most important players in the Rockets squad.
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner is another major match-winner for Trent Rockets. She has scored 221 runs in 10 recent matches at a strike rate of 145.39 and has also taken 11 wickets. Her ability to contribute in both departments could be especially valuable at Sophia Gardens. Gardner will be expected to play a key role as Rockets look to bounce back from their latest defeat.
Pitch:
Sophia Gardens in Cardiff has traditionally been one of the more difficult batting venues in The Hundred. The average first-innings score is around 136 runs, making it the lowest-scoring ground in the competition. Fast bowlers can get useful swing and bounce early in the innings, while the surface may become slower as the match progresses.
Weather:
Cardiff is expected to enjoy a bright and sunny day, with temperatures ranging from around 15°C to 27°C. There is no major rain threat during the afternoon or evening, which should provide good conditions for the match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bess Heath, Georgia Wareham, Sophia Smale, Samantha Bates, Sophie Munro, Grace Potts
Match Details:
Date – July 29, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Star Sports network.
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