WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Prediction, 31st Match: Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, The Hundred 2026

Welsh Fire Women are fighting to keep their knockout hopes alive without their captain. Sophie Devine suffered a serious calf injury while fielding against Birmingham Phoenix Women and has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament, with Georgia Wareham taking over the captaincy and Ireland’s Orla Prendergast signed as a replacement. For the WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Team, London Spirit Women, led by Charlie Dean, sit lower in the table but have the head to head record on their side.

WF-W vs LS-W Match Details

Match: Welsh Fire Women vs London Spirit Women (WF-W vs LS-W), 31st Match, The Hundred Women 2026
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST)
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
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Recent Form

Welsh Fire Women have had a mixed run since Devine’s injury, winning two of their last five but losing their most recent game to Sunrisers Leeds, falling just short chasing 122. Georgia Voll has been their standout batter all season, and Heather Graham has chipped in with the ball. London Spirit Women have struggled for consistency, with one win and three losses in their last five, plus a tie against MI London. Their most recent result was a solid win over Birmingham Phoenix, chasing 108 with plenty to spare.

Points Table

Welsh Fire Women sit fourth with three wins from seven games and 12 points, still fighting for a top three finish and a knockout spot. London Spirit Women are further back with two wins, four losses and a tie from seven games, on 10 points. Welsh Fire have more to play for here, needing wins in their remaining games to keep their season alive.

WF-W vs LS-W Head to Head Record

London Spirit Women hold the edge, winning four of the last six meetings, including the 2024 final, which they won convincingly. Welsh Fire’s most recent win in this fixture came last season. It’s been a fairly even rivalry over the years, with London Spirit generally having the upper hand in the biggest moments.

WF-W vs LS-W Squads

Welsh Fire Women: Georgia Wareham captains the side after regular captain Sophie Devine was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a calf injury sustained fielding against Birmingham Phoenix. Ireland all rounder Orla Prendergast has joined the squad as Devine’s replacement. Georgia Voll has been the standout batter this season, and Heather Graham leads the bowling. Full squad: Georgia Wareham (c), Georgia Voll, Sarah Bryce (wk), Rhianna Southby, Ella McCaughan, Abi Norgrove, Freya Kemp, Orla Prendergast, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Sophia Smale, Grace Thompson, Fritha Morris, Georgia Davis, Grace Potts, Emily Arlott.

London Spirit Women: Charlie Dean continues as captain this season, leading again with regular skipper Heather Knight out for the summer through a hamstring injury. Marizanne Kapp and Grace Harris give the side plenty of power, and Deandra Dottin adds more firepower in the middle order. Full squad: Charlie Dean (c), Amy Jones (wk), Seren Smale (wk), Marie Kelly, Sterre Kalis, Phoebe Turner, Grace Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Trudy Johnson, Mahika Gaur, Lucy Higham, Olivia Barnes, Josie Groves, Katie George, Hannah Rainey.

Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens has been fairly even between bat and ball, with the team bowling first winning 54 percent of matches here across 13 games. Scores tend to sit around 129 on average in the first innings, and pace bowlers have taken the majority of wickets recently, around 57 percent over the last 10 matches.

Weather Report

Wednesday in Cardiff should be warm and dry, with a high near 89°F (32°C) and no meaningful chance of rain. A full match with no interruption risk looks very likely.

WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Welsh Fire Women (WF-W)

Freya Kemp: ( 72 Runs, 6 Runs, 9 Runs, )
Georgia Voll: ( 16 Runs, 16 Runs, 11 Runs, )
Georgia Wareham: ( 3 Runs & 1 Wicket, 17 Runs, 16 Runs, )
Grace Potts: ( 1 Wicket, 1 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Orla Prendergast: ( 0 Wickets, 4 Wickets, 0 Wickets, )

London Spirit Women (LS-W)

Marizanne Kapp: ( 57 Runs & 1 Wicket, 34 Runs & 1 Wicket, 18 Runs,
Nandine de Klerk: ( 13 Runs & 2 Wickets, 35 Runs, 4 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Amy Jones: ( 39 Runs, 9 Runs, 24 Runs, )
Charlotte Dean: ( 3 Wickets, 3 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the WF-W vs LS-W match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Women (Probable): Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham (c), Orla Prendergast, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Sarah Bryce (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts.

London Spirit Women (Probable): Grace Harris, Amy Jones (wk), Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Sterre Kalis, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Charlie Dean (c), Katie George, Trudy Johnson.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Marizanne Kapp vs Georgia Wareham: Two of the best all rounders in the women’s game, both leading from the front now. Whoever contributes more with bat or ball could decide the game.

Georgia Voll vs Katie George: Voll has been Welsh Fire’s most consistent batter all season, and George’s new ball pace is the first big test of her innings.

Grace Harris vs Heather Graham: Harris hits the ball a long way at the top of the order, and Graham’s pace has been a reliable source of wickets for Welsh Fire this season.

WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicketkeeper: Georgia Voll, Niamh Holland,

Batters: Grace Harris, Orla Prendergast, Katie George, Deandra Dottin,

All-Rounders: Marizanne Kapp (C), Georgia Wareham (VC), Charlie Dean, Heather Graham,

Bowlers: Freya Kemp,

Kapp gets the captaincy as one of the best all rounders in the format, scoring points with both bat and ball. Wareham takes the vice captaincy as Welsh Fire’s new captain and a real wicket taking threat with her leg spin. The rest of the team leans on both top orders plus the bowlers who should stay busy on a pitch that has favoured pace.

WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicketkeeper: Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan,

Batters: Grace Harris, Orla Prendergast, Sophia Smale,

All-Rounders: Heather Graham (C), Nadine de Klerk (VC), Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean, Georgia Wareham,

Bowlers: Trudy Johnson,

For grand leagues, try Graham as captain. She’s been a consistent wicket taker all season and won’t be picked as much as the bigger batting names. De Klerk as vice captain gives you a batter who can also chip in with the ball. Sophia Smale and Trudy Johnson are cheap picks who could still contribute with bat or ball.

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Match Prediction

Welsh Fire Women have more riding on this game, still fighting for a top three finish despite losing their captain to injury, and Georgia Wareham has shown she can lead the side well in the role so far. London Spirit Women have the head to head edge and enough power in Kapp, Harris and Dottin to cause problems, but their season has lacked consistency. It’s close, with Welsh Fire’s greater urgency giving them a small edge on the day.

WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the WF-W vs LS-W 31st match today?
A. It’s close. Welsh Fire Women have more at stake and Georgia Wareham has led the side well since taking over, while London Spirit Women hold the head to head edge and have power hitters of their own.

Q. What is the WF-W vs LS-W Fantasy prediction for the 31st match?
A. Marizanne Kapp and Georgia Wareham are the top captaincy picks. Heather Graham and Nadine de Klerk are good differential picks for grand leagues.

Q. Why is Sophie Devine not playing for Welsh Fire Women?
A. Devine suffered a calf injury while fielding against Birmingham Phoenix Women and has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament. Georgia Wareham has taken over the captaincy, and Ireland all rounder Orla Prendergast has joined the squad as her replacement.

Q. What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens, Cardiff?
A. It’s been fairly even between bat and ball, with the team bowling first winning 54 percent of matches. Pace bowlers have taken most of the wickets recently.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for WF-W vs LS-W?
A. Welsh Fire Women should be led by Georgia Wareham with Georgia Voll and Orla Prendergast in the batting. London Spirit Women will build around captain Charlie Dean, Marizanne Kapp and Grace Harris. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the WF-W vs LS-W match?
A. No. The forecast for Cardiff on 12 August is warm and dry with no meaningful chance of rain, so a full match is expected.