Welsh Fire (WEF) will face Trent Rockets (TRT) in their 27th game of The Hundred Men's 2025. Fire got a great performance from Jonny Bairstow and Riley Meredith as they defeated Birmingham Phoenix by eight wickets. Two of the six matches the Trent Rockets played this season, they have been victorious under the leadership of David Willey, notably supported by Rehan Ahmed's performing well with both bat and ball. Moreover, the Rockets are at an advantage against Fire, having won three out of their four head-to-head clashes.

WEF vs TRT: Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets
• Date: August 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 27

WEF vs TRT: Live Streaming Details

See Also: The Hundred 2025 Match 27: WEF vs TRT head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

WEF vs TRT: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire (WEF): Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Tom Abell (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Singh Dale, Riley Meredith

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Moores (WK), Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (C), George Linde, Sam Hain, Max Holden, Sam Cook, Ben Sanderson

On Sunday, August 24, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Match No. 27 of The Hundred Men’s 2025, Welsh Fire (WEF) will be going head-to-head with Trent Rockets (TRT). The Rockets have had a great run against WEF in this fixture and are coming from winning 3 of the 4 clashes between the two sides overall.

Welsh Fire, under the leadership of Tom Abell, are coming off a convincing eight-wicket success over Birmingham Phoenix. Having Jonny Bairstow as the batting mainstay and Riley Meredith leading the bowling, they will be eager to take their uptempo play into the important home game.

WEF vs TRT: Head-to-Head

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Welsh Fire won – 1
  
• Trent Rockets won – 3
  
• No Result – 0
  

David Willey, who will lead the Trent Rockets, has been steady this season, as a result of which the Rockets have won four out of their six matches. Rehan Ahmed’s all-round brilliance has been central to their campaign, and the Rockets will be determined to extend their winning streak to remain in the top spots of the table.

WEF vs TRT: Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens pitch has been known to be a batter-friendly surface with minimal assistance for the spinners. Groundsmen can look for even bounce and good stroke play in the middle, while pacers will have to use their variations to keep runs tight.

WEF vs TRT: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire (WEF): Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Tom Abell (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Singh Dale, Riley Meredith

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Moores (WK), Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (C), George Linde, Sam Hain, Max Holden, Sam Cook, Ben Sanderson

In Match 27 of The Hundred Women’s 2025, Welsh Fire Women face off against Trent Rockets Women. Tammy Beaumont's Fire already cannot qualify, having only won 1 of their 6 fixtures—they're coming off a win against Birmingham Phoenix though. The Trent Rockets are currently 5th with 2 wins from 6 games. Ashleigh Gardner's side seemed to gain momentum by beating Oval Invincibles easily in their latest outing.

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire Women vs Trent Rockets Women
• Date: August 24, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 27

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Live Streaming Details

See Also: The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 27: WEF-W vs TRT-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Predicted Playing XIs 

Welsh Fire Women (WEF W): Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (C), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Alex Griffiths, Georgia Davis, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick

Trent Rockets Women (TRT W): Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Jodi Grewcock, Heather Graham, Eleanor Threlkeld (WK), Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W) will face Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) in Match No. 27 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Sunday, August 24. Tammy Beaumont’s side has struggled this season, winning only once in six games and already being eliminated from playoff contention. They broke a five-match losing streak by defeating Birmingham Phoenix in their most recent outing.

The Trent Rockets Women, captained by Ashleigh Gardner, have secured two victories out of six matches. As a result, they are in the fifth position of the points table. After two losses in a row, the team bounced back strongly by winning a six-wicket match against Oval Invincibles in their last game. This win provided them with the momentum they needed for this encounter.

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Welsh Fire Women won – 2
  
• Trent Rockets Women won – 2
  
• Tied – 0
  

The matches have seen the teams claiming an equal number of wins. Thus, from this perspective, it is almost impossible to predict the winner of the upcoming duel.

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Pitch Report

The same story was unfolding at Sophia Gardens, where the fast bowlers, as usual, got a lot of help from the pitch and scoring was quite hard in the initial overs. Once the batters have adjusted themselves at the crease and keep playing partners off each other, then it will be possible to post or chase a competitive total.

See Also: The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 27: Welsh Fire Women vs Trent Rockets Women live streaming & where to watch

WEF-W vs TRT-W: Predicted Playing XIs 

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W): Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (C), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Alex Griffiths, Georgia Davis, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W): Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Jodi Grewcock, Heather Graham, Eleanor Threlkeld (WK), Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

The Welsh Fire Men were defeated by the Southern Brave Men in the Hundred Men’s 2025 Match 21 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Though Southern Brave lost early wickets, their batting firepower, led by Hilton Cartwright, gave them the victory. Welsh Fire's chase never materialized, and quick wickets derailed their momentum and only able to post 125/8. On top of that, Southern Brave’s disciplined bowling sealed a comfortable victory. In the end, Southern Brave scraped home by 4 runs. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire Men lost the match.

1. Southern Brave’s Batting Brilliance – Cartwright’s Explosive Knock

Hilton Cartwright hit a sensational 51 from 19 balls, hitting boundaries and sixes that made Brave reach 129/8. James Vince also played a steady hand with 29 off 26 balls, while James Coles added a quick 14 off 10. Despite losing wickets regularly, Cartwright’s late fireworks ensured Southern Brave finished with a defendable score.

2. Welsh Fire’s Batting Collapse – Key Wickets at Crucial Times

Jonny Bairstow got them off to a rapid start with 22 from 10 balls; however, he fell early, which created a level of pressure for the rest of the batting lineup. The chase quickly faltered after losing momentum in the first couple of overs. With just 45/1 after 4 overs, Fire's innings never managed to find the stability and momentum to chase down the target.

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3. Bowling Excellence – Brave’s Attack Seals the Win

Jofra Archer was superb as he ripped the innings apart with 3/20 in 20 balls, including key wickets at ideal moments. James Coles was very good with 2/10, as he got the necessary breakthroughs, while Craig Overton was calm with 2/31. Their combined efforts ensured Welsh Fire couldn’t cross the line despite being within touching distance.

Welsh Fire (WEF) will face Southern Brave (SOB) in Match 21 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday, August 20. Welsh Fire have had a poor season so far with just one win from four games, leaving them bottom of the table. Southern Brave have two wins from five games but are under pressure with three defeats in a row. Both teams will be looking to regain some momentum and hope to keep alive playoff hopes.

WEF vs SOB: Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave
• Date: August 20 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 21

WEF vs SOB: Live Streaming Details

See Also: The Hundred 2025 Match 21: WEF vs SOB head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

WEF vs SOB: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire (WEF): Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (C & WK), Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Matt Henry, Ajeet Singh Dale

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (C), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (WK), James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W) will battle table-toppers Southern Brave Women (SOB-W) in Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday, August 20. Welsh Fire Women are at the bottom of the group; with four losses on the trot, they are still without a win this season. Southern Brave Women are in white-hot form and leading the points table with 20 points. Georgia Adams’ side is on a five-win streak and will be looking to hammer home their advantage against a Fire side struggling for form.

WEF-W vs SOB-W: Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire Women vs Southern Brave Women
• Date: August 20, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 21

WEF-W vs SOB-W: Live Streaming Details

See Also: The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 21: WEF-W vs SOB-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

WEF-W vs SOB-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W): Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (C), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Katie George, Georgia Davis, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W): Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (C), Rhianna Southby (WK), Mady Villiers, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman