Welsh Fire host Trent Rockets in Match 11 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Sophia Gardens, with the hosts unbeaten so far and the Trent Rockets are still searching for consistency after a mixed start.
Welsh Fire’s recent outing produced a strong 15-run win over MI London, Rachin Ravindra’s 44-ball 98 the standout performance in Cardiff. Trent Rockets have won one and lost one, going down by 10 runs to Birmingham Phoenix before edging London Spirit by 4 wickets at Trent Bridge, Ben Duckett’s 47-ball 75 the difference in that chase.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Sophia Gardens, and our prediction for Match 11.
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets – Details
This is the first meeting between the two sides this season, with Welsh Fire the only side in this fixture yet to taste defeat.
| Match | 11th Match, Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Start Time | 3:00 PM local / BST, 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for WF vs TRE
| Platform | WF Win Odds | TRE Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.47 | 2.54 |
| 4rabet | 1.49 | 2.55 |
| BetVibe | 1.52 | 2.61 |
| Stake | 1.61 | 2.75 |
Welsh Fire & Trent Rockets Squads for The Hundred 2026
Welsh Fire will again look to Rachin Ravindra and captain Phil Salt after their statement opening wins, while Trent Rockets will hope Ben Duckett and Tom Banton can build on a first victory of the season at the top of the order.
Welsh Fire
Phil Salt (c), Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Rachin Ravindra, Chris Woakes, Ben Kellaway, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Aspinwall, Matt Short, Sam Cook, Jaffer Chohan.
Trent Rockets
Sam Billings (c, wk), Finn Allen, Tom Banton (wk), Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Ben Duckett (wk), Louis Kimber (wk), Ben Mayes, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, Danny Briggs, David Payne, Bradley Currie, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Dan Mousley, Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson.
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets – Pitch & Weather Report
Welsh Fire’s 167 for 5 against MI London earlier this The Hundred 2026 Men’s season suggests Sophia Gardens is playing well for batters despite its reputation as one of the more testing surfaces on the circuit.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | Sophia Gardens has historically ranked among the lower-scoring venues in the competition, though this season’s results so far suggest a fairer surface for batters. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 160-180 range looks competitive here, with anything past 180 traditionally very hard to chase down. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball seamers have found early assistance at this venue, with spin coming into play through the middle overs as the pitch dries. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is a mid-afternoon fixture, so dew is unlikely to be a factor, and sides have generally opted to bat first at Sophia Gardens this season. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 25°C, dropping to roughly 16°C by the close of play. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions are forecast, continuing an unsettled week across south Wales. |
| Precipitation | Only a 10% chance of rain, so the match should avoid any lengthy interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, typical of a Cardiff summer afternoon. |
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Trent Rockets have held the upper hand against Welsh Fire in The Hundred, winning four of the five meetings between the two sides. Welsh Fire’s only victory in the rivalry came in 2024, while Trent Rockets regained the advantage with a three-wicket win in their most recent encounter in 2025.
| Matches | Welsh Fire Won | Trent Rockets Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture looking to build momentum in the early stages of the tournament. Trent Rockets will aim to continue their dominance in the rivalry, while Welsh Fire will be eager to level the recent contests with a strong performance.
Players to Watch for Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets
- Rachin Ravindra (WF) — His 44-ball 98 was the standout innings of the tournament so far and proved the difference in Welsh Fire’s opening win over MI London.
- Joe Root (WF) — The former England captain adds stability through the middle order and has been among Welsh Fire’s most consistent performers.
- Phil Salt (WF) — Welsh Fire’s captain gives the top order genuine explosiveness and is one of the most destructive white-ball openers in the world.
- Ben Duckett (TR) — Player of the match in the win over London Spirit with 75 off 47 balls, and Trent Rockets’ most in-form batter heading into Cardiff.
- Tom Banton (TR) — Playing for his third Hundred franchise, Banton offers Trent Rockets power and experience at the top of the order.
- Mitchell Santner (TR) — The New Zealand all-rounder offers control with the ball and could be key on a surface that has offered assistance to spin.
Winner Prediction
Welsh Fire go into this one full of confidence after a dominant opening win, with Ravindra and Salt giving them a genuine edge at the top of the order on a ground where they have already posted a big total this season.
Trent Rockets showed real character to get off the mark against London Spirit, but Welsh Fire’s superior recent form and home advantage make them the narrow favourites to move to 2-0.
