In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Welsh Fire find themselves sitting in fifth spot on the standings with 12 points from 7 matches, having notched up 3 wins against 4 defeats. London Spirit trail just below them in sixth place with 10 points, having picked up 2 victories, 4 losses, and 1 tied fixture across their 7 games so far. With the tournament moving into its business end, both teams need a crucial win to stay relevant in the top-half scramble.
Welsh Fire will be leaning heavily on the top-order stability provided by Georgia Voll, alongside Heather Graham’s ability to break partnerships in the middle overs. Their main challenge will be overcoming a somewhat inconsistent batting line-up that has struggled to put up match-winning totals regularly when under pressure.
London Spirit come into this clash with momentum on their side, guided by the fine form of Marizanne Kapp with both bat and ball, along with Charlie Dean’s control through the middle phases. If their bowling attack can restrict Welsh Fire early, London Spirit will fancy their chances of bagging a crucial victory on the road.
Squads:
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Em 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
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
Players to watch out:
Georgia Voll
Playing for Welsh Fire, Georgia Voll has collected 233 runs across 7 matches and as many innings. She holds a solid batting average of 33.28 and a strike rate of 121.98 after facing 191 balls in the tournament. Her highest score so far is 78, and she has registered 2 half-centuries while smashing 26 fours and 3 sixes.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp has made a strong impact for London Spirit with both bat and ball in her 7 appearances. On the batting front, she has scored 187 runs at an average of 31.16 and a strike rate of 142.74, anchored by the best of 57* along with 11 sixes and 12 fours. With the ball, she has grabbed 11 wickets in 27 overs at an impressive economy rate of 5.82, an average of 11.90, and best figures of 3/12.
Heather Graham
Representing Welsh Fire, Heather Graham has picked up 9 wickets across 7 matches. Bowling a total of 24.4 overs (124 balls), she maintains an average of 18.55 and an economy rate of 8.08. Her standout moment of the competition came with a fine spell of 4/19, marking her sole four-wicket haul so far.
Charlie Dean
Charlie Dean has been a key bowling option for London Spirit, taking 10 wickets in 7 matches. She has delivered 26 overs (130 balls) while keeping things tight with a neat economy rate of 5.63 and an average of 12.20. Her best bowling spell in the competition sits at 3/17 with a strike rate of 13.00.
Pitch:
Sophia Gardens is known for a slightly slower surface than most traditional English venues. The pitch offers reliable bounce early on but tends to grip and slow down as the match wears on, giving spinners a prominent role in the middle overs.
Weather:
Expect sunshine with a hot high of 32°C and a night low of 17°C. Rain will not be a factor with a 0% chance of precipitation, accompanied by a light easterly breeze at 7 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Devine, Heather Graham, Freya Kemp, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Charlie Dean, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp
Match Details:
Date – August 12, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Star Sports network.
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