By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 09, Sat – Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, WF-M vs LS-M, Match 6
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Match starts at Aug 09, 17:00 GMT (18:00 Local Time / 22:00 Pakistan Time)
WF-M vs LS-M Preview
Welsh Fire host London Spirit in what promises to be a gripping battle at Sophia Gardens. The home side will lean on experienced figures like Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, and Tom Abell to deliver, while Spirit counter with leadership from Kane Williamson alongside David Warner and Ashton Turner. Expect a thrilling contest between Fire’s balanced approach and Spirit’s explosive batting depth.
WF-M vs LS-M Pitch & Weather Report
Sophia Gardens generally offers a balanced pitch with a slight edge to seamers, pacers tend to extract movement and bounce, especially early on. The conditions favor disciplined bowling, though aggressive batters can capitalize once set.
The evening forecast shows comfortably mild weather, starting around 22°C (71°F) with partly sunny skies slipping into clear conditions as the evening progresses, dropping to around 18°C (65°F) . These stable conditions should help maintain a competitive contest, with bowlers perhaps enjoying early swing and batsmen thriving as visibility improves later.
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 Match 6 Predicted XI
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
The Hundred Mens Competition 2025 Match 6 Dream11 Team
To craft a balanced Dream11 XI from the above Predicted XIs:
- Wicket-keeper: Jonny Bairstow
- Batters: David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Steven Smith, Tom Abell
- All-rounders: Chris Green, Liam Dawson, Paul Walter
- Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Richard Gleeson, Josh Hull
Where to watch WF-M vs LS-M?
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
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