Welsh Fire vs London Spirit - Players & Playing XI · The Hundred 2026
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Jordan Cox
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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
LS at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
David Warner
70 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Worrall
5 wkts
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Welsh Fire
Playing XI in this match
London Spirit
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 | 19.9 | 15 | 137.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 34.1 |
| Matthew Short | 22.6 | 16 | 142.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 7 | 0.3 | 11 | 16.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 42.1 |
| Joe Root | 25.0 | 19 | 129.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 6 | 0.2 | 7 | 11.8 | 0.5 | - | - | 43.0 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 18.1 | 14 | 127.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 29.9 |
| Jordan Cox | 23.0 | 15 | 157.3 | 2.0 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 38.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 22.5 | 12 | 182.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 11 | 0.6 | 16 | 10.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 52.2 |
| Marco Jansen | 3.6 | 3 | 121.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 18 | 0.6 | 27 | 9.1 | 0.2 | - | 0.3 | 29.1 |
| Chris Woakes | 6.8 | 6 | 109.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 18 | 1.0 | 25 | 8.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 41.2 |
| Jordan Clark | 3.1 | 3 | 90.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 0.7 | 20 | 14.5 | 0.1 | - | - | 27.7 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 6.7 | 5 | 123.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 21 | 1.1 | 26 | 9.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 46.5 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.7 | 2 | 115.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 19 | 1.2 | 28 | 10.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 46.1 |
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| Dillon Pennington | 4.4 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 15 | 0.7 | 17 | 8.8 | 0.8 | - | - | 33.7 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | 4.4 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.9 | 28 | 11.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 32.8 |
| Asa Tribe | 17.7 | 15 | 116.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 28.9 |
| Ben Kellaway | 13.0 | 10 | 126.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | 0.1 | 28.8 |
| Jafer Chohan | 4.4 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.3 | 33 | 12.7 | 0.3 | - | - | 20.8 |
London Spirit
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 24.7 | 14 | 175.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 38.3 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 23.1 | 16 | 140.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 38.9 |
| Dewald Brevis | 26.4 | 18 | 150.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 41.8 |
| Liam Livingstone | 27.6 | 18 | 151.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 8 | 0.3 | 19 | 15.7 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 52.5 |
| James Coles | 12.9 | 10 | 127.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 14 | 0.4 | 22 | 12.4 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 36.6 |
| Joseph Moores | 13.0 | 10 | 140.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 27.5 |
| David Willey | 12.2 | 9 | 138.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 17 | 0.9 | 22 | 8.7 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 47.9 |
| Jamie Overton | 12.6 | 9 | 146.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 10 | 0.7 | 16 | 10.9 | 0.6 | - | - | 42.4 |
| Adam Milne | 3.4 | 4 | 95.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 18 | 1.1 | 21 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 42.6 |
| Mason Crane | 3.9 | 4 | 104.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 18 | 0.9 | 32 | 12.1 | 0.4 | - | - | 35.2 |
| Henry Crocombe | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.5 | 24 | 7.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 23.2 |
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| Tymal Mills | 3.3 | 3 | 123.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 20 | 1.6 | 26 | 9.1 | 0.2 | - | - | 56.8 |
| Adam Zampa | 3.8 | 5 | 81.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 21 | 1.2 | 29 | 10.0 | 0.2 | - | - | 42.7 |
| Kiran Carlson | 29.8 | 23 | 135.0 | 2.7 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 42.1 |
| Andrew Tye | 4.1 | 4 | 104.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 14 | 0.7 | 24 | 10.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 27.2 |
| Matthew Fisher | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 20 | 0.6 | 27 | 9.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 25.0 |
| Adam Hose | 14.3 | 10 | 143.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 24.1 |
| James Rew | 10.6 | 8 | 125.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | 19.6 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tymal Mills | London Spirit | 37.7 | 56.8 |
| Liam Livingstone | London Spirit | 37.7 | 52.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Welsh Fire | 37.2 | 52.2 |
| David Willey | London Spirit | 33.9 | 47.9 |
| Joe Root | Welsh Fire | 32.8 | 43.0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Welsh Fire | 31.8 | 46.5 |
| Jamie Overton | London Spirit | 31.7 | 42.4 |
| Samuel Cook | Welsh Fire | 31.6 | 46.1 |
| Matthew Short | Welsh Fire | 30.4 | 42.1 |
| Kiran Carlson | London Spirit | 29.8 | 42.1 |
| Adam Milne | London Spirit | 29.2 | 42.6 |
| Dewald Brevis | London Spirit | 29.2 | 41.8 |
| Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire | 29.0 | 38.5 |
| Adam Zampa | London Spirit | 28.8 | 42.7 |
| Chris Woakes | Welsh Fire | 28.2 | 41.2 |
| Jonny Bairstow | London Spirit | 28.0 | 38.9 |
| James Coles | London Spirit | 27.1 | 36.6 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | London Spirit | 26.3 | 38.3 |
| Dillon Pennington | Welsh Fire | 25.4 | 33.7 |
| Mason Crane | London Spirit | 24.6 | 35.2 |
| Ben Kellaway | Welsh Fire | 23.9 | 28.8 |
| Philip Salt | Welsh Fire | 23.7 | 34.1 |
| Joseph Moores | London Spirit | 23.0 | 27.5 |
| Asa Tribe | Welsh Fire | 22.8 | 28.9 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | 21.9 | 29.9 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | Welsh Fire | 21.4 | 32.8 |
| Jordan Clark | Welsh Fire | 18.2 | 27.7 |
| Adam Hose | London Spirit | 17.8 | 24.1 |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | 17.5 | 29.1 |
| Andrew Tye | London Spirit | 17.3 | 27.2 |
| Matthew Fisher | London Spirit | 15.9 | 25.0 |
| Henry Crocombe | London Spirit | 14.6 | 23.2 |
| Jafer Chohan | Welsh Fire | 14.2 | 20.8 |
| James Rew | London Spirit | 12.5 | 19.6 |
London Spirit · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | 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 Philip 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 Tom Kohler-Cadmore b Rachin Ravindra | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 131.82 |
| Joseph Moores | c Matthew Short b Samuel 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 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 20 | 35 | 1 | 1.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 20 | 31 | 2 | 1.55 | 1 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 20 | 30 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | 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 David Willey | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | c David 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 David Willey b David 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 David Willey | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Chris Woakes | not out | 7* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
London Spirit · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 20 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 20 | 23 | 2 | 1.15 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry Crocombe | 20 | 26 | 1 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 20 | 21 | 0 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 |
| James Coles | 15 | 21 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Crane | 5 | 9 | 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
|
83.2 |
| 2 |
Chris Woakes
WF
|
82.5 |
| 3 |
David Willey
LS
|
80.6 |
| 4 |
Marco Jansen
WF
|
78.2 |
| 5 |
Jonny Bairstow
LS
|
73.6 |
| 6 |
James Coles
LS
|
67.0 |
| 7 |
Jamie Overton
LS
|
66.7 |
| 8 |
Adam Milne
LS
|
50.7 |
| 9 |
Philip Salt
WF
|
43.9 |
| 10 |
Lockie Ferguson
WF
|
42.6 |
| 11 |
Rachin Ravindra
WF
|
39.8 |
| 12 |
Joe Root
WF
|
37.3 |
| 13 |
Henry Crocombe
LS
|
29.2 |
| 14 |
Joseph Moores
LS
|
21.9 |
| 15 |
Dewald Brevis
LS
|
21.0 |
| 16 |
Samuel Cook
WF
|
18.8 |
| 17 |
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
LS
|
8.6 |
| 18 |
Liam Livingstone
LS
|
4.1 |
| 19 |
Mason Crane
LS
|
1.4 |
| 20 |
Matthew Short
WF
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
WF
|
0.0 |
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.
London Spirit beat Welsh Fire by 6 runs – The Hundred Match Report
London Spirit won by 6 runs in the 31st match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. David Willey delivered a match-defining all-round performance – 3/20 from 3.2 overs with the ball and a crucial 1 with the bat – to guide London Spirit to a nervy win that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Welsh Fire remain in 5th place (4W 3L, 16pts) but saw their momentum stall, while Spirit climb to 7th (2W 5L, 8pts) with a vital victory.
London Spirit Post 131
Welsh Fire won the toss and elected to bowl first. Jonny Bairstow provided the early spark with 34 off 19 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 179, but Welsh Fire‘s bowling attack choked the middle overs effectively. Liam Livingstone fell for just 4 at 34/3 in the 5th over, and Dewald Brevis managed only 16 at 80/4 in the 12th.
James Coles steadied the ship with 29 off 22 (2 fours, 1 six), building a crucial 23-run stand with Joseph Moores (11 off 8, 1 six). But the real acceleration came from Jamie Overton, who smashed 21 off just 11 balls (3 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 191 to push Spirit to 131 all out in 16.4 overs. Chris Woakes was the standout bowler for Welsh Fire, taking 2/18 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 0.9, while Marco Jansen claimed 2/16 from 3.2 and Lockie Ferguson took 2/31 from 3.2.
Welsh Fire’s Chase Falls Short
Welsh Fire started their chase positively, with Philip Salt striking 26 off 21 (3 fours) to lay a platform. But Matthew Short was dismissed for a duck at 1/2 in the opening over, and the pressure mounted quickly. Joe Root anchored the middle overs with a measured 31 off 31 (1 six), building a 47-run stand with Jordan Cox to keep Welsh Fire in the hunt.
Cox then took over, smashing 44 off 28 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 157 to bring Welsh Fire within touching distance at 117/4 in the 18th over. But David Willey‘s death bowling proved decisive. Rachin Ravindra fell for 9 at 118/5 in the 19th over, Tom Kohler-Cadmore was dismissed for a duck at 117/6, and Marco Jansen managed just 1 at 125/7. Chris Woakes hit 7 off 2 (1 six) in the final over, but it proved too little too late. Welsh Fire finished on 125/7, falling 6 runs short.
David Willey was named Man of the Match for his 3/20 from 3.2 overs, a masterclass in death bowling. Adam Milne took 2/23 from 3.2 overs, while Henry Crocombe claimed 1/26 from 3.2 and James Coles took 1/21 from 2.3.
Statz MVP: Jordan Cox (Statz Rating: 84.49)
Jordan Cox earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 84.49 – the highest of the evening. His 44 off 28 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 157 came at a critical juncture in Welsh Fire‘s chase, nearly single-handedly bringing his side within reach of victory. Though the chase fell short, Cox’s aggressive intent and timing were the standout batting display of the match.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Jordan Cox (WF) – Statz Rating: 84.49 | 44 off 28 (SR 157, 3 fours, 2 sixes) – Explosive chase innings that nearly won the match.
- Chris Woakes (WF) – Statz Rating: 83.78 | 2/18 from 3.2 overs (economy 0.9) – Suffocating bowling in the powerplay and middle overs.
- David Willey (LS) – Statz Rating: 81.82 | 3/20 from 3.2 overs (economy 6.25) – Match-winning death bowling under pressure.
- Marco Jansen (WF) – Statz Rating: 79.39 | 2/16 from 3.2 overs (economy 0.8) – Economical spell in the opening phase.
- Jonny Bairstow (LS) – Statz Rating: 74.78 | 34 off 19 (SR 179, 2 fours, 3 sixes) – Explosive start that set the tone for Spirit’s innings.
Turning Point
The match pivoted when Rachin Ravindra was caught for 9 at 118/5 in the 19th over. Welsh Fire had clawed their way back to needing just 14 off 12 balls with Jordan Cox still at the crease, but Ravindra’s dismissal exposed the lower order. David Willey‘s death bowling then sealed the outcome, removing Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Marco Jansen in quick succession to snuff out any hope of a miraculous finish.
Match Context
This was the 31st match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. London Spirit (7th, 2W 5L, 8pts) pick up a crucial win to keep their playoff hopes flickering, though they remain in the bottom half of the table. Welsh Fire (5th, 4W 3L, 16pts) will rue a missed opportunity – they were within touching distance but couldn’t quite close out the chase. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check out the bet builder for all the match stats.
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit: who played
London Spirit won by 6 runs in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens on 12 August 2026. Jordan Cox top-scored with 44 off 28 balls and David Willey took 3/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
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Who won Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
London Spirit won by 6 runs.
When and where was Welsh Fire vs London Spirit played?
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday 12 August 2026, in The Hundred 2026.
What were the final scores in Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
Welsh Fire scored 125/7 in 100 balls. London Spirit scored 131/8 in 100 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
Jordan Cox was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 83/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
Jordan Cox top-scored with 44 off 28 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
David Willey took 3/20 in 20 balls.