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Welsh Fire host Trent Rockets at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, with Welsh Fire unbeaten and top of the table after two wins from two, while Trent Rockets sit on a 1-1 record. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two WF vs TR fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in Cardiff.
WF vs TR Match Details
Match: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, 11th Match, The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, UK
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network
Form Check: Welsh Fire Unbeaten, Trent Rockets Level
Welsh Fire have won both their matches this season, beating Southern Brave and then MI London, and sit top of the table with 8 points from 2 matches. Trent Rockets have had a more mixed start, losing their opener to Birmingham Phoenix before beating London Spirit in a tight finish, leaving them with a 1-1 record.
WF vs TR Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Fire | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.527 | 8 |
| Trent Rockets | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.133 | 4 |
WF vs TR Head To Head Record
Trent Rockets have a dominant record in this fixture, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings between the two sides.
WF vs TR Squads
Welsh Fire: Phil Salt (c, wk), Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Asa Tribe, Benjamin Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Thomas Aspinwall, Jordan Clark, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Dillon Pennington
Trent Rockets: Sam Billings (c, wk), Finn Allen, Tom Banton, Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Ben Mayes, Louis Kimber, Ben Duckett, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Dan Mousley, Ben Raine, Danny Briggs, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, David Payne, Bradley Currie, Ben Sanderson
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report: Bowling First Heavily Favoured
Sophia Gardens has hosted 21 matches in The Hundred, with sides bowling first winning 67 percent of the time against just 33 percent for teams batting first, one of the more one-sided venue trends in the competition. The average first innings score of 131 backs this up, suggesting teams should look to bowl if they win the toss.
Sophia Gardens venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 21 |
| Won batting first | 33% |
| Won bowling first | 67% |
| Average 1st innings score | 131 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 122 |
| Highest total | 167/5 by Welsh Fire vs MI London |
| Highest chased | 165/7 by London Spirit vs Welsh Fire |
| Lowest defended | 165/4 by Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire |
Pace has taken 61 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 39 percent for spin, a split that should suit both attacks given their seam-heavy overseas options.
Cardiff Weather Report For WF vs TR
Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 66 percent and temperature close to 23.5°C. Rain chance is very low at around 4 percent, so a full match is likely.
WF vs TR Probable Playing XIs
Welsh Fire (probable): Jordan Cox, Phil Salt (c, wk), Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Short, Sam Cook
Trent Rockets (probable): Finn Allen (wk), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Sam Billings (c), Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Raine, Matt Henry
Key Player Battles
Phil Salt vs Trent Rockets’ bowling attack: Salt’s explosive form has been central to Welsh Fire’s unbeaten start, and how Mitchell Santner and Craig Overton handle him early could shape the whole match.
Tim David vs Welsh Fire’s death bowlers: David’s finishing power has been key to Trent Rockets’ recent results, and how Marco Jansen and Chris Woakes handle him at the death will matter if the match goes deep.
Joe Root vs Sam Billings: Root’s class against Billings’ title-winning captaincy experience is one of the storylines of this match, with both teams’ fortunes tied closely to their senior players.
WF vs TR Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (C)
Batters: Joe Root (VC), Tim David, Ben Duckett
All Rounders: Marco Jansen, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Chris Woakes, Matt Henry, Sam Cook, Craig Overton
Salt is captain on the back of Welsh Fire’s unbeaten start, and Root takes the vice-captaincy as one of the format’s most consistent batters. Jansen and Santner cover the all-round bases, and Ferguson and Woakes lead the bowling picks.
WF vs TR Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second WF vs TR fantasy team brings in Rachin Ravindra and Finn Allen as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Finn Allen — differential
Batters: Phil Salt (C), Rachin Ravindra (VC) — differential, Tom Kohler-Cadmore — differential
All Rounders: Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Ben Raine — differential, Chris Woakes, Danny Briggs — differential
Ravindra and Allen both offer upside without the ownership Root or David are likely to draw. Ben Raine and Danny Briggs are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance.
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WF vs TR Match Prediction
Welsh Fire go into this match unbeaten and clearly the form side, with Salt, Root and Jansen all firing so far this season. Trent Rockets counter with Sam Billings’ title-winning captaincy experience and a dominant recent head to head record in this fixture. Welsh Fire are favourites on current form, though Trent Rockets’ history against this exact opponent means an upset is well within reach if their top order clicks early.
FAQs
Q. Who will win the WF vs TR match today?
A. Welsh Fire go in as favourites, unbeaten so far this season and sitting top of the table, though Trent Rockets’ strong head to head record in this fixture keeps them well in contention.
Q. What is the WF vs TR Dream11 prediction for today’s match?
A. Phil Salt and Joe Root are the standout captaincy picks given their form at the top of the order, with Tim David and Marco Jansen as strong all-round options.
Q. What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens, Cardiff?
A. Sophia Gardens has heavily favoured bowling first this season, with 67 percent of matches won by the team chasing, and the average first innings score sits at 131.
Q. Who are the probable playing XI for WF vs TR today?
A. Welsh Fire are likely to field Jordan Cox, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Short and Sam Cook, while Trent Rockets are expected to go with Finn Allen, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Sam Billings, Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Raine and Matt Henry.
Q. Who should be captain and vice-captain for WF vs TR fantasy team?
A. Phil Salt is the top captaincy option on current form, with Joe Root or Tim David strong vice-captain choices.