The Hundred 2025 Match 6: WEF vs LNS head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Welsh Fire (WEF) will clash with London Spirit (LNS) in Match 6 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Saturday, August 9. Both sides are yet to open their account this season after suffering defeats in their respective opening matches and will be desperate to bounce back.

Welsh Fire lost to Northern Superchargers in their first match, scoring only 143/9 despite a rapid 42 off 23 balls from Jonny Bairstow. Their bowlers were not able to defend the total as the Superchargers easily chased it down, losing only two wickets along the way. Riley Meredith was the standout bowler for the Fire, taking 2/33.

London Spirit endured an even tougher start, collapsing to 80 all out against Oval Invincibles in just 94 deliveries. Only three batters reached double figures in the innings, with Liam Dawson being the most effective bowler later on, taking 2/20. The two teams will now definitely need a win to get their campaigns back on track.

WEF vs LNS: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
• Welsh Fire won – 2
• London Spirit won – 2
• No Result – 0
• Tied – 0

The rivalry has been going the same way so far, with each team getting two wins in their previous matches against each other.

WEF vs LNS: Pitch Report – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

• This ground is a heaven for seam bowlers, especially when it is overcast.
  
• Average first-innings score in this tournament at the venue: 125 runs.
  
• Pacers have taken 69% of wickets in the last 10 matches here.
  
• The team bowling first has won 81% of the games, making the toss crucial.
  
• Expect a low-to-mid scoring contest if bowlers hit the right areas early.

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WEF vs LNS: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire
Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith

London Spirit
David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (c), Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, John Simpson (wk), Ryan Higgins, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall