Welsh Fire Women take on London Spirit Women in Match 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 on Wednesday, August 12, at The Rose Bowl in Cardiff. Both sides have already been knocked out of knockout contention this season, so this game is really about pride and form heading into the off season.

Welsh Fire have won three and lost three of their seven matches, while London Spirit have won two, lost four and tied one. Our early prediction gives Welsh Fire Women a slight edge at 55 percent, though London Spirit’s recent 32 run win and their stronger head to head record make them dangerous underdogs.

In this article, we have covered match odds, recent form, key players, pitch conditions, probable playing XI and our final prediction.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Match Details

Here are the basic match details you need before the game starts. Keep this information handy so you know exactly when and where to watch Welsh Fire Women take on London Spirit Women.

Match Detail	Information
Match	Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women
Match Number	31
Tournament	The Hundred Women’s 2026
Date	August 12, 2026
Time	4:00 PM IST
Venue	The Rose Bowl, Cardiff
Format	The Hundred, 100 balls per innings

Check the official The Hundred website for any last minute schedule changes. The match will be shown on JioStar Network channels, with live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

With the basics out of the way, it helps to look at how the two teams compare on paper and where the early odds currently stand.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Match Odds

Welsh Fire Women hold a small advantage in the current prediction numbers, though this match is closer than most one sided contests.

These numbers are based on current form and squad strength, not a guaranteed outcome. Bookmaker odds can shift closer to the toss, so check a live odds page nearer the start of play.

Platform	Welsh Fire (w) Win Odds	London Spirit (w) Win Odds	Toss Odds (Welsh Fire)	Toss Odds (London Spirit)
1xBet	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9
Stake	1.9	1.9	1.88	1.88
4RABET	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9
BetVibe	1.9	1.9	1.88	1.88

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Recent Form

Both Welsh Fire Women and London Spirit Women will aim to build momentum in this match. Their recent results and overall performances will be important in showing which team enters the contest with better confidence. 

Welsh Fire Women

• Three wins and three losses from seven matches this season
• Their latest match ended in a six wicket defeat
• That loss confirmed their elimination from the knockouts
• They will want to finish the campaign with a positive result on Wednesday

London Spirit Women

• Two wins, four losses and one tie from seven matches
• Already eliminated from knockout contention
• Won their last match against Birmingham Phoenix Women by 32 runs
• That victory gives them useful momentum heading into this fixture

Neither team has much to play for on the table, but a strong finish still matters for confidence going into next season.

Head to head records rarely decide a match on their own, but they do offer useful context, especially between two sides that know each other well.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Head to Head

London Spirit hold a clear head to head edge over the years, having won four of the six previous meetings. Even so, current form still gives Welsh Fire a realistic chance of winning this particular match.

Head to Head	Detail
Matches Played	6
Won by Welsh Fire Women	2
Won by London Spirit Women	4
First Meeting	August 18, 2021
Most Recent Meeting	August 9, 2025

Conditions at the ground often decide how both captains approach the toss. Here is what the numbers from The Rose Bowl suggest for Wednesday’s game.

The Rose Bowl Cardiff Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl has hosted three matches so far this season, with an average first innings score of around 143. Two of those three games were won by the team bowling first, which suggests the surface offers something to the bowlers early on.

Opening batters will need to be watchful while the ball is new, since early wickets can be costly on a ground like this. Once a team gets through the tricky opening overs, building a big total becomes much easier.

Given this trend, bowling first could be the more attractive option for whichever captain wins the toss.

With conditions covered, it is worth looking at the players most likely to shape the outcome of this contest.

Key Players to Watch

The key players from both teams could have a major impact on the match. Their recent form, batting, bowling and ability to handle pressure may play an important role in deciding the winner. 

1. Georgia Voll, Welsh Fire Women

Georgia Voll is third on the list of leading run scorers in this year’s tournament, with 233 runs in seven innings at an average of 33.28 and a strike rate of 121.98. Her form at the top of the order makes her Welsh Fire’s biggest threat during the powerplay.

2. Marizanne Kapp, London Spirit Women

Marizanne Kapp has been the standout bowler of the tournament for London Spirit, picking up 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 11.90 and an economy of under a run a ball. She could be especially effective if the pitch offers early movement.

3. Other Players to Watch

A few more names worth keeping an eye on include Sarah Bryce and Georgia Wareham for Welsh Fire, along with Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin and Charlotte Dean for London Spirit.

Team news usually firms up only once both sides reach the ground, but here is how each side is likely to line up based on recent selections.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Probable Playing XI

Here is a look at the probable playing XIs for both teams. These lineups give an idea of the players who could feature in the match, although the final XIs will be confirmed before the game. 

Welsh Fire Women Probable XI

Georgia Voll and Sarah Bryce are likely to open, with Freya Kemp and captain Georgia Wareham to follow. Orla Prendergast, Heather Graham and Grace Thompson strengthen the middle order, while Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby, Sophia Smale and Grace Potts complete the side.

London Spirit Women Probable XI

Grace Harris and Amy Jones are expected to open the innings, followed by Marie Kelly and Marizanne Kapp. Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin and Charis Pavely add depth in the middle order, with Katie George, captain Charlotte Dean, Lucy Higham and Hannah Rainey rounding out the XI.

These are probable line ups only, so check the final teams once they are confirmed at the toss.

The toss could play a meaningful role in this match, given how The Rose Bowl has played so far this season.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: London Spirit Women

• Venue trends favour bowling first, since two of the three matches here were won by the side bowling first
• Fresh, seam friendly conditions early on could tempt London Spirit to bowl
• If Welsh Fire win the toss instead, batting first and posting a defendable total would likely be their plan

This toss call is based on the venue’s limited history so far and is not a confirmed result.

Putting the pitch trends and recent totals together gives a fair sense of what kind of scores to expect on Wednesday.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Score Prediction

Team	Expected Score
Welsh Fire Women	140 to 150
London Spirit Women	145 to 155

These ranges are based on The Rose Bowl’s first innings average of around 143 this Hundred Women’s 2026 season. Both totals sit close to that number, reflecting how tight this contest looks on paper.

Bringing form, head to head record and conditions together helps explain how the winning chances currently stack up.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Winning Chances

Team	Winning Chance
Welsh Fire Women	55%
London Spirit Women	45%

Why Welsh Fire Women Can Win

• A slightly better tournament record than London Spirit
• Georgia Voll’s consistent form at the top of the order
• A chance to end their campaign with a confidence boosting win

Why London Spirit Women Can Win

• A stronger head to head record over the years
• Fresh momentum from their 32 run win in the last match
• Marizanne Kapp’s excellent form with the ball

With odds, form and conditions all considered, here is the final call for Match 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2026.

Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Match Prediction

This match looks tightly poised rather than one sided. Welsh Fire Women have the slightly better season long record and Georgia Voll’s form at the top, while London Spirit Women carry a stronger head to head record and the momentum of a recent 32 run win built around Marizanne Kapp’s bowling.

Conditions at The Rose Bowl could favour the team bowling first, which may end up being the deciding factor on the day.

Prediction Summary	Detail
Winner	Welsh Fire Women
Winning Chances	Welsh Fire Women 55%, London Spirit Women 45%
Toss Prediction	London Spirit Women
Expected Score	Welsh Fire Women 140 to 150, London Spirit Women 145 to 155

Conclusion

Match 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 pits two already eliminated sides against each other, but there is still plenty to watch for. Georgia Voll’s form gives Welsh Fire Women a slight edge, while London Spirit Women’s head to head record and recent win keep them firmly in contention.

Conditions at The Rose Bowl, especially how well each side handles the new ball, could end up deciding the result. Keep an eye on the toss and the pitch report closer to the start, and follow live updates once play gets underway to see how the match unfolds.

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