WF vs MIL Fantasy Cricket Preview: Best Picks & Prediction — The Hundred 2026 Match 6
Welsh Fire take on MI London in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens on July 25, 2026, with play starting at 10:30 PM IST. WF arrive with 2 wins from their last 5, MIL with 3 from 5. WF hold the edge in their recent meetings, 1–0. Innings at this ground have averaged 133 across 4 completed matches. Sam Curran is the form pick of the two squads with 218 runs and 6 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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WF posted 167/5 (20 Ov) and then bowled out MIL to win. WF won by 15 runs. James Vince was the standout batter, scoring 66 off 38 balls. Sam Cook led the bowling attack with 1/19. Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Match.
Sophia Gardens has averaged 133 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 4 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 4 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 133 and winning 2 of 4 with a best of 167. MIL have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 152.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Welsh Fire have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
MI London are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.
Key Players to Watch
170 runs and 6 wickets in 8 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Rachin Ravindra one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 63.9 fantasy points a game and with a best of 204.
Matthew Short brings 238 runs and 3 wickets in 7 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 70.1 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Lockie Ferguson has 9 wickets in 8 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026, averaging 45.9 fantasy points a game and with a best of 154.
195 runs in 8 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Phil Salt one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 42.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 78.
Sam Curran brings 218 runs and 6 wickets in 7 matches to this fixture for MIL, averaging 80 fantasy points a game and with a best of 171.
Nicholas Pooran has 208 runs in 8 matches for MIL in The Hundred 2026, averaging 65.9 fantasy points a game and with a best of 157.
263 runs in 8 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Will Jacks one of MIL's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 65.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 161.
Richard Gleeson brings 14 wickets in 8 matches to this fixture for MIL, averaging 60.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
218 runs and 6 wickets in 7 matches for MIL in The Hundred 2026 at 80 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
170 runs and 6 wickets in 8 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 63.9 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
170 runs and 6 wickets in 8 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 63.9 points a game — a high-floor pick.
238 runs and 3 wickets in 7 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 70.1 points a game — a high-floor pick.
218 runs and 6 wickets in 7 matches for MIL in The Hundred 2026 at 80 points a game — a high-floor pick.
208 runs in 8 matches for MIL in The Hundred 2026 at 65.9 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 45.9-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Rashid Khan has already posted a single-match best of 203 fantasy points against a 60.2-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Welsh Fire hold the head-to-head edge (1–0) and start as slight favourites, though MI London have the firepower to upset them.
This XI carries 4 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Sam Curran takes the armband. If the toss suggests a genuinely flat surface, moving one bowler to a top-order batter is the single highest-value change you can make.
Match Trivia
In their only previous meeting in The Hundred 2026 (25 Jul), Welsh Fire came out on top.
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 MI London?
Welsh Fire hold the head-to-head edge (1–0) and start as slight favourites, though MI London have the firepower to upset them.
Who should be captain for WF vs MIL in fantasy cricket?
Sam Curran is the top captain pick, with Rachin Ravindra as vice-captain. 218 runs and 6 wickets in 7 matches for MIL in The Hundred 2026 at 80 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens?
Sophia Gardens has averaged 133 runs an innings in The Hundred 2026, from 4 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 4 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 133 and winning 2 of 4 with a best of 167. MIL have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 152.
When is WF vs MIL?
WF vs MIL is scheduled for July 25, 2026 at 10:30 PM IST, Sophia Gardens.
What is the head-to-head record between Welsh Fire and MI London?
WF lead 1–0 across their last 1 meeting.
How have Welsh Fire and MI London been performing recently?
Welsh Fire have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question. MI London are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.
Who is a good differential pick for WF vs MIL?
Lockie Ferguson (WF): In The Hundred 2026, Lockie Ferguson has already posted a single-match best of 154 fantasy points against a 45.9-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for WF vs MIL?
In their only previous meeting in The Hundred 2026 (25 Jul), Welsh Fire came out on top. 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 WF vs MIL?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Nicholas Pooran, Will Jacks, Rachin Ravindra, James Vince, Sam Curran, Matthew Short, Richard Gleeson, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Phil Salt, Sam Cook. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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