Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets - Players & Playing XI · The Hundred 2026
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Ben Duckett
TR
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Chris Woakes
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TR
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Sophia Gardens
Cardiff, Wales
Based on the last 21 Hundred matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF vs TR 24 Aug 2025 | 150/6 (100 balls) | 152/7 (99 balls) | 302 |
| WF vs MIL 25 Jul 2026 | 167/5 (100 balls) | 152/6 (100 balls) | 319 |
| WF vs TR 29 Jul 2026 | 122/7 (100 balls) | 126/1 (72 balls) | 248 |
| WF vs SB 03 Aug 2026 | 115/8 (100 balls) | 116/4 (95 balls) | 231 |
| WF vs LS 12 Aug 2026 | 131/8 (100 balls) | 125/7 (100 balls) | 256 |
WF at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Jonny Bairstow
252 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
David Payne
20 wkts
TR at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Joe Root
78 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wahab Riaz
4 wkts
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Welsh Fire
Playing XI in this match
Trent Rockets
Playing XI in this match
Projected Win Probability
Welsh Fire
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 21.4 | 15 | 144.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 35.0 |
| Matthew Short | 11.8 | 9 | 134.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 8 | 0.2 | 11 | 14.2 | 0.3 | - | - | 26.7 |
| Joe Root | 25.0 | 19 | 131.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 7 | 0.2 | 9 | 11.9 | 0.5 | - | - | 43.7 |
| Jordan Cox | 26.5 | 17 | 159.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 44.0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 34.3 | 17 | 203.1 | 3.3 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 53.8 |
| Asa Tribe | 23.5 | 18 | 135.0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 37.4 |
| Ben Kellaway | 15.3 | 11 | 135.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 15 | 0.5 | 16 | 8.3 | 1.4 | - | 0.2 | 48.7 |
| Marco Jansen | 9.3 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 20 | 0.8 | 25 | 7.7 | 0.0 | - | 0.5 | 40.9 |
| Chris Woakes | 5.7 | 6 | 100.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 18 | 0.7 | 25 | 8.2 | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 31.5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 6.9 | 6 | 123.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 21 | 1.3 | 27 | 9.2 | 0.2 | - | - | 52.3 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.8 | 2 | 115.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 21 | 1.4 | 25 | 8.8 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 50.2 |
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| Dillon Pennington | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 15 | 0.7 | 17 | 9.0 | 0.8 | - | - | 34.3 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 20.5 | 16 | 128.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 33.6 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.9 | 28 | 11.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 33.5 |
| Jordan Clark | 3.2 | 4 | 90.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 0.6 | 20 | 14.4 | 0.1 | - | - | 26.1 |
| Jafer Chohan | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.3 | 33 | 12.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 21.3 |
Trent Rockets
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 23.3 | 16 | 146.7 | 3.0 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 37.6 |
| Finn Allen | 21.7 | 14 | 155.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 36.3 |
| Tom Banton | 20.3 | 14 | 140.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 33.1 |
| Sam Billings | 10.0 | 7 | 138.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.3 | 23.8 |
| Tim David | 12.0 | 7 | 163.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 21.8 |
| Lewis Gregory | 10.9 | 8 | 134.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 11 | 0.5 | 15 | 9.9 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 34.1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 7.2 | 6 | 114.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 20 | 0.8 | 27 | 9.6 | 0.6 | - | - | 37.8 |
| Calvin Harrison | 7.3 | 5 | 135.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 11 | 0.6 | 20 | 12.9 | 0.5 | - | 0.2 | 35.0 |
| Craig Overton | 7.1 | 5 | 159.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 18 | 1.4 | 23 | 7.6 | 0.5 | - | - | 56.4 |
| Matt Henry | 5.5 | 4 | 130.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 18 | 1.4 | 26 | 9.8 | 0.5 | - | - | 55.2 |
| Mohammad Amir | 5.8 | 5 | 115.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 18 | 1.0 | 26 | 8.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 38.6 |
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| Ben Raine | 5.9 | 5 | 125.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 14 | 1.4 | 26 | 12.2 | 0.3 | - | - | 52.4 |
| David Payne | 3.7 | 4 | 99.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 20 | 1.2 | 25 | 8.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 44.4 |
| Danny Briggs | 6.8 | 4 | 166.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 14 | 0.8 | 26 | 11.7 | 0.1 | - | - | 35.7 |
| Ben Sanderson | 4.4 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.9 | 23 | 8.7 | 0.0 | - | - | 34.1 |
| Bradley Currie | 4.4 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 26.7 |
| Ben Mayes | 15.7 | 12 | 135.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 26.7 |
| Dan Mousley | 8.2 | 8 | 97.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6 | 0.3 | 9 | 13.3 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 26.4 |
| Louis Kimber | 5.8 | 5 | 108.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 10.7 |
| Aneurin Donald | 3.5 | 3 | 108.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 9.6 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | Trent Rockets | 40.0 | 56.4 |
| Ben Kellaway | Welsh Fire | 39.1 | 48.7 |
| Matt Henry | Trent Rockets | 38.9 | 55.2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Welsh Fire | 37.9 | 53.8 |
| Ben Raine | Trent Rockets | 36.1 | 52.4 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Welsh Fire | 35.8 | 52.3 |
| Samuel Cook | Welsh Fire | 34.3 | 50.2 |
| Joe Root | Welsh Fire | 33.3 | 43.7 |
| Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire | 33.2 | 44.0 |
| David Payne | Trent Rockets | 29.9 | 44.4 |
| Asa Tribe | Welsh Fire | 28.6 | 37.4 |
| Mitchell Santner | Trent Rockets | 28.3 | 37.8 |
| Ben Duckett | Trent Rockets | 27.2 | 37.6 |
| Finn Allen | Trent Rockets | 26.1 | 36.3 |
| Dillon Pennington | Welsh Fire | 25.8 | 34.3 |
| Mohammad Amir | Trent Rockets | 25.6 | 38.6 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | 24.7 | 33.6 |
| Philip Salt | Welsh Fire | 24.6 | 35.0 |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | 24.5 | 40.9 |
| Lewis Gregory | Trent Rockets | 24.2 | 34.1 |
| Calvin Harrison | Trent Rockets | 24.1 | 35.0 |
| Danny Briggs | Trent Rockets | 23.9 | 35.7 |
| Tom Banton | Trent Rockets | 23.8 | 33.1 |
| Ben Sanderson | Trent Rockets | 22.2 | 34.1 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | Welsh Fire | 21.9 | 33.5 |
| Dan Mousley | Trent Rockets | 19.5 | 26.4 |
| Chris Woakes | Welsh Fire | 19.4 | 31.5 |
| Matthew Short | Welsh Fire | 19.3 | 26.7 |
| Ben Mayes | Trent Rockets | 18.7 | 26.7 |
| Bradley Currie | Trent Rockets | 17.4 | 26.7 |
| Jordan Clark | Welsh Fire | 17.2 | 26.1 |
| Sam Billings | Trent Rockets | 17.0 | 23.8 |
| Tim David | Trent Rockets | 14.8 | 21.8 |
| Jafer Chohan | Welsh Fire | 14.6 | 21.3 |
| Louis Kimber | Trent Rockets | 5.8 | 10.7 |
| Aneurin Donald | Trent Rockets | 3.5 | 9.6 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) | c Craig Overton b Matt Henry | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Matthew Short | c Craig Overton b Lewis Gregory | 36 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Joe Root | b Matt Henry | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | c Calvin Harrison b Mitchell Santner | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jordan Cox | c Finn Allen b Mitchell Santner | 33 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 206.25 |
| Marco Jansen | c Sam Billings b Mitchell Santner | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Asa Tribe | not out | 13* | 14 | 0 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Ben Kellaway | c Craig Overton b Mohammad Amir | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Chris Woakes | not out | 4* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Trent Rockets · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 20 | 21 | 1 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Overton | 20 | 16 | 0 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 15 | 16 | 2 | 1.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 20 | 35 | 3 | 1.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Harrison | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lewis Gregory | 20 | 21 | 1 | 1.05 | 1 | 0 |
Trent Rockets · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | not out | 51* | 44 | 8 | 0 | 115.91 |
| Finn Allen | lbw b Rachin Ravindra | 33 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 173.68 |
| Tom Banton | not out | 32* | 16 | 4 | 1 | 200 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 15 | 21 | 0 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 17 | 25 | 0 | 1.47 | 0 | 2 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 10 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Samuel Cook | 10 | 27 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Kellaway | 15 | 27 | 0 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jordan Cox
WF
|
78.9 |
| 2 |
Tom Banton
TR
|
76.0 |
| 3 |
Finn Allen
TR
|
67.0 |
| 4 |
Matthew Short
WF
|
64.4 |
| 5 |
Ben Duckett
TR
|
53.3 |
| 6 |
Mitchell Santner
TR
|
42.9 |
| 7 |
Matt Henry
TR
|
42.8 |
| 8 |
Lewis Gregory
TR
|
35.3 |
| 9 |
Rachin Ravindra
WF
|
25.0 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Amir
TR
|
24.7 |
| 11 |
Asa Tribe
WF
|
20.0 |
| 12 |
Craig Overton
TR
|
13.9 |
| 13 |
Chris Woakes
WF
|
11.8 |
| 14 |
Marco Jansen
WF
|
7.7 |
| 15 |
Philip Salt
WF
|
6.7 |
| 16 |
Joe Root
WF
|
6.7 |
| 17 |
Ben Kellaway
WF
|
6.7 |
| 18 |
Lockie Ferguson
WF
|
2.6 |
| 19 |
Samuel Cook
WF
|
2.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Trent Rockets beat Welsh Fire by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Trent Rockets won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) in the 11th match of 34 in The Hundred at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Ben Duckett orchestrated a clinical chase with an unbeaten 51 off 44 balls as Rockets dismantled Welsh Fire‘s modest 122 for 7, reaching 126 for 1 in just 12 overs. The victory lifts Rockets to 2nd (2W 1L, 8pts) on net run rate, while Fire remain 4th (2W 1L, 8pts) despite the defeat.
Welsh Fire Stumble to 122
Trent Rockets won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Philip Salt fell early for 5 at 11/1 in the 2.2nd over, caught off Mohammad Amir‘s bowling. Matthew Short provided some resistance with 36 off 26 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 138, but his dismissal at 62/2 in the 10.4th over left Fire in trouble.
Joe Root was bowled for just 5 at 26/3 in the 4.4th over, a soft dismissal that summed up Fire’s struggles. Rachin Ravindra managed 16 off 16 before falling at 70/4 in the 12.1st over. The innings unravelled further when Marco Jansen departed for 2 at 72/5 in the 12.4th over.
Jordan Cox provided late fireworks with 33 off just 16 balls (4 sixes) at a strike rate of 206, reaching 110/5 in the 16.4th over before being caught. Asa Tribe finished unbeaten on 13 off 14 as Fire limped to 122 for 7 from their 16.4 overs.
Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler for Rockets, taking 3 for 35 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 10.5. Matt Henry claimed 2 for 16 from 2.3 overs, while Mohammad Amir and Lewis Gregory each took 1 wicket.
Duckett and Allen Dismantle Fire’s Attack
Ben Duckett took charge from the outset, striking 8 fours in his unbeaten 51 off 44 balls at a strike rate of 116. Finn Allen provided explosive support with 33 off 19 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 174, putting Fire’s bowlers under immediate pressure. Allen’s dismissal, LBW at 76/1 in the 8.4th over, barely slowed Rockets’ momentum.
Tom Banton finished the job in style, remaining unbeaten on 32 off 16 balls (4 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 200. Rockets reached 126 for 1 in just 12 overs, with 28 balls to spare, a clinical display of controlled aggression.
Chris Woakes was the pick of Fire’s bowlers with 0 for 21 from 2.3 overs, while Marco Jansen conceded 25 from 2.5 overs. Rachin Ravindra took 1 for 4 from 0.5 overs but it proved a consolation.
Statz MVP: Jordan Cox (Statz Rating: 76.31)
Jordan Cox earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 76.31, the highest of the evening. Though his 33 off 16 balls (4 sixes) came in a losing cause, his strike rate of 206 and aggressive intent in the middle overs demonstrated precisely the kind of impact Statz measures. Cox’s performance was the bright spot in an otherwise disappointing Fire innings. Ben Duckett was named official Man of the Match for his unbeaten 51 and match-winning chase.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Jordan Cox (WF) – Statz Rating: 76.31 | 33 off 16 (SR 206, 4 sixes) – Late-order fireworks in a losing effort.
- Tom Banton (TR) – Statz Rating: 73.52 | 32 off 16 (SR 200, 4 fours, 1 six) – Finished the chase with explosive authority.
- Finn Allen (TR) – Statz Rating: 64.84 | 33 off 19 (SR 174, 3 fours, 2 sixes) – Set the tone for Rockets’ dominant pursuit.
- Matthew Short (WF) – Statz Rating: 62.32 | 36 off 26 (SR 138, 1 four, 2 sixes) – Fire’s only substantial contribution in the first innings.
- Ben Duckett (TR) – Statz Rating: 51.53 | 51 off 44 (SR 116, 8 fours) – Controlled, match-winning chase despite lower rating than explosive hitters.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively in the opening overs of Rockets’ chase. Finn Allen‘s explosive 33 off 19 balls and Ben Duckett‘s composed 51 off 44 established such a commanding position that Fire’s bowlers never recovered. By the time Allen fell LBW at 76/1 in the 8.4th over, Rockets needed just 47 from 68 balls with nine wickets in hand – a chase already won.
Match Context
This was the 11th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Trent Rockets (2nd, 2W 1L, 8pts) climb to second on net run rate of 1.033 with this dominant away victory. Welsh Fire (4th, 2W 1L, 8pts) remain on 8 points but slip to fourth on net run rate of -0.557. Check the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and explore Statz Bet Builder for indicative odds on future Hundred matches.
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets: who played
Trent Rockets won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens on 29 July 2026. Ben Duckett top-scored with 51 off 44 balls and Mitchell Santner took 3/35.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
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Who won Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
Trent Rockets won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining).
When and where was Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets played?
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday 29 July 2026, in The Hundred 2026.
What were the final scores in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
Welsh Fire scored 122/7 in 100 balls. Trent Rockets scored 126/1 in 72 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
Jordan Cox was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 79/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
Ben Duckett top-scored with 51 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?
Mitchell Santner took 3/35 in 20 balls.