Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview — The Hundred 2026 Match 31
Welsh Fire take on London Spirit in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens on August 12, 2026, with play starting at 7:30 PM IST. WF arrive with 2 wins from their last 5, LS with 2 from 5. Innings at this ground have averaged 135 across 3 completed matches. Liam Livingstone is the form pick of the two squads with 229 runs and 2 wickets in 7 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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LS posted 131/8 (20 Ov) and then bowled out WF to win. LS won by 2 wickets. Jordan Cox was the standout batter, scoring 44 off 28 balls. David Willey led the bowling attack with 3/20. David Willey was named Player of the Match.
Sophia Gardens has averaged 135 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 115 to 167, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. WF have played 3 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 135 and winning 2 of 3 with a best of 167.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Welsh Fire have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
London Spirit have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
238 runs and 3 wickets in 6 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Matthew Short one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 79.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Rachin Ravindra brings 161 runs and 5 wickets in 7 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 65.9 fantasy points a game and with a best of 204.
Lockie Ferguson has 7 wickets in 7 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026, averaging 43.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 154.
169 runs in 7 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Phil Salt one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 42.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 78.
Liam Livingstone brings 229 runs and 2 wickets in 7 matches to this fixture for LS, averaging 71.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 211.
David Willey has 126 runs and 5 wickets in 7 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026, averaging 59.1 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
196 runs in 7 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Dewald Brevis one of LS's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 52.1 fantasy points a game and with a best of 101.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius brings 184 runs in 7 matches to this fixture for LS, averaging 50.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 127.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
229 runs and 2 wickets in 7 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 71.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
238 runs and 3 wickets in 6 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 79.8 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
238 runs and 3 wickets in 6 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 79.8 points a game — a high-floor pick.
161 runs and 5 wickets in 7 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 65.9 points a game — a high-floor pick.
229 runs and 2 wickets in 7 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 71.3 points a game — a high-floor pick.
126 runs and 5 wickets in 7 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 59.1 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Lockie Ferguson has already posted a single-match best of 154 fantasy points against a 43.3-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 50.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
With 4 all-rounders in this XI you are covered whichever discipline decides the match, and Liam Livingstone takes the armband. That balance is worth protecting — resist swapping an all-rounder out for a specialist batter just because the pitch looks flat at the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred 2026 is Rachin Ravindra's 98 off 44 balls.
The best bowling figures at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred 2026 are Lockie Ferguson's 4/27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
Who should be captain for Welsh Fire vs London Spirit in fantasy cricket?
Liam Livingstone is the top captain pick, with Matthew Short as vice-captain. 229 runs and 2 wickets in 7 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 71.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens?
Sophia Gardens has averaged 135 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 3 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 115 to 167, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. WF have played 3 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 135 and winning 2 of 3 with a best of 167.
When is Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST, Sophia Gardens.
What is the head-to-head record between Welsh Fire and London Spirit?
No completed head-to-head meetings between WF and LS are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Welsh Fire and London Spirit been performing recently?
Welsh Fire have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question. London Spirit have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
Lockie Ferguson (WF) — In The Hundred 2026, Lockie Ferguson has already posted a single-match best of 154 fantasy points against a 43.3-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
The highest individual score at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred 2026 is Rachin Ravindra's 98 off 44 balls. The best bowling figures at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred 2026 are Lockie Ferguson's 4/27.
What's a good fantasy XI for Welsh Fire vs London Spirit?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Phil Salt, Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, David Willey, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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