Welsh Fire will look to bounce back when they take on London Spirit in Match 31 of The Hundred 2026, after facing a defeat in their previous game. Fire were beaten by 71 runs by Sunrisers Leeds, who posted 201/4 from their 100 balls. In reply, Welsh Fire could manage only 130/6, with Matthew Short scoring 43 off 29 balls and Joe Root making 31 off 22.
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WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 31st Match, The Hundred Men's 2026

London Spirit, on the other hand, head into the Cardiff contest at Sophia Gardens on the back of a seven-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix put up 162/4. Spirit made light work of the target, reaching 166/3 in only 82 balls. Liam Livingstone set up the chase with 66 off 30 balls, while Dewald Brevis added 55 off 31.
According to our WEF vs LNS Dream11 prediction today match, the London Spirit will be the favourites to win this clash, with the likes of skipper Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis expected to play vital roles.
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Match Details
| Tournament | The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, 31st Match |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens |
| City | Cardiff |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 12th August 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | WEF vs LNS Scorecard |
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | Welsh Fire | 43 Runs |
| Chris Woakes | Welsh Fire | 2 Wickets |
| Liam Livingstone | London Spirit | 66 Runs |
| James Coles | London Spirit | 1 Wicket |
WEF vs LNS Toss Prediction
The visiting side, London Spirit, is expected to win the toss in Match 31, and Liam Livingstone will most likely opt to bowl first at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sophia Gardens
The chasing record has been slightly in favour of the teams batting second, with 2 wins out of the three fixtures during the ongoing tournament. The team batting first has won a solitary game at Sophia Gardens in the Hundred 2026.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 66% |
WEF vs LNS Playing 11 (Probable)
| Welsh Fire Playing XI | London Spirit Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Phil Salt (wk/c) | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| Matthew Short | Jonny Bairstow (wk) |
| Joe Root | Liam Livingstone (c) |
| Jordan Cox | Dewald Brevis |
| Rachin Ravindra | James Coles |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Joseph Moores |
| Marco Jansen | David Willey |
| Chris Woakes | Jamie Overton |
| Jordan Clark | Mason Crane |
| Lockie Ferguson | Henry Crocombe |
| Sam Cook | Adam Milne |
WEF vs LNS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Matthew Short and Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Chris Woakes and James Coles |
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WEF vs LNS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Matthew Short and David Willey |
Top Picks for WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | Welsh Fire | Batter |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dewald Brevis | London Spirit | Batter |
| Adam Milne | London Spirit | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: P Salt(c)
- Batters: D Brevis
- All-rounders: D Willey(vc), L Livingstone, J Overton, M Jansen, M Short, R Ravindra, J Coles
- Bowlers: A Milne, L Ferguson
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: J Bairstow
- Batters: D Brevis, J Root
- All-rounders: L Livingstone(c), J Overton, M Short(vc), R Ravindra
- Bowlers: A Milne, C Woakes, L Ferguson, S Cook
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the WEF vs LNS match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 31) The Hundred Men's 2026 Players to Avoid
Jordan Clark and Mason Crane might not be the ideal fantasy picks as per our WEF vs LNS Dream11 team prediction, and can be avoided in your fantasy combinations.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Jordan Clark | 7.0 |
| Mason Crane | 6.0 |
WEF vs LNS Weather & Pitch Report at Sophia Gardens
- For Match 31 of The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens, the conditions are expected to be hot and mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching around 34°C. There is no major rain threat in the forecast, so the match should have good playing conditions.
- Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball at Sophia Gardens. The pitch can also slow down later in the innings, bringing spinners and slower bowlers into the game.
| Temperature | 34°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pace Bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 130 Runs |
WEF vs LNS H2H Records
Welsh Fire and London Spirit have played five matches against each other in The Hundred so far. London Spirit have the better record, winning three games, while Welsh Fire have won two fixtures.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Welsh Fire (WEF) | 2 |
| London Spirit (LNS) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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