WEF vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Men’s Hundred 2025, Match 6, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

Welsh Fire are gearing up to play their first home game of The Hundred 2025. At the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales. They will be taking on the London Spirit, who are heading into this fixture on the back of a 6-wicket defeat at the hands of the reigning champions, the Oval Invincibles.

Both Welsh Fire and London Spirit aren’t among the most decorated teams in The Hundred’s history. Neither side has ever reached a final and has consistently struggled to make a deep impact in the tournament. Even at the start of this season, Spirit lost their opening game and are looking for their first points in this edition of The Hundred.

Welsh Fire has also been an inconsistent outfit in the Hundred’s history. They finished 6th last season with only 2 wins out of 8 games and haven’t started their tournament campaign on a brighter note this season as well. With a lot to prove for Welsh Fire, they should look to get going in this match to go among the top 4 on the points table after winning this encounter.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the WEF vs LNS Dream11 prediction.

WEF vs LNS: Match Details

Date: 9th August 2025
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Sohia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales

WEF vs LNS Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 4
LNS won: 2
WEF won: 2
No Result: 0

Only 4 times have Welsh Fire and London Spirit locked horns against each other in The Hundred. The battle seems to be a close one between the two sides, as both have won 2 games apeice. Their last meeting in the previous edition saw London Spirit winning the game by 3 wickets.

WEF vs LNS, Match 6, The Hundred 2025, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, for Match 6 of The Hundred 2025 between Welsh Fire and London Spirit is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, seamers could find some movement off the surface, especially under overcast skies, making the initial overs challenging for batters. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing batters to play more freely. Spinners might come into play during the middle overs if the surface begins to dry out. Historically, first-innings scores at this venue hover around the 140–160 mark, making it a moderately scoring ground. Given Cardiff’s chasing-friendly nature and the potential influence of dew later in the evening, teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first

Here’s a table featuring The Hundred stats at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff:

Stat Category	Value
Total Matches Played	16
Matches Won Batting First	7
Matches Won Bowling First	8
Average 1st Innings Score	124.3
Average 2nd Innings Score	117.6
Highest Total Recorded	165
Lowest Total Recorded	85
Highest Successful Chase	165
Lowest Score Defended	87
Venue Nature	Balanced, slightly favoring chasers
Toss Impact	Teams prefer to bowl first

WEF vs LNS Team News and Expected Playing XI

LNS Team News

Following their recent defeat, a tweak or two in the lineup seems probable.
Jamie Overton, fresh from his appearance in the final Test against India at The Oval, has linked up with the squad and is likely to be in contention for this match.
Jamie Smith should also return to the eleven after featuring in the Test series vs India. He will be replacing John Simpson.
Ryan Higgins may be the one to miss out, making room for Overton’s inclusion in the playing XI.
With the remaining bench strength comprising only bowlers, significant changes in the bowling department appear unlikely.

LNS Expected Playing XI: David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Kane Williamson (C), Wayne Madsen, Ashton Turner, Jamie Smith (WK), Ryan Higgins/Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall

WEF Team News

Welsh Fire impressed with the bat in their opening fixture, posting a solid 143, and are likely to retain the same batting lineup.
Their bowlers struggled to contain the opposition, which could prompt a couple of changes in the bowling department.
Mason Crane may come in for Saif Zaib, offering a more specialized leg-spin option.
Chris Woakes continues to be sidelined due to a shoulder injury.

WEF Expected Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Josh Hull, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Mason Crane

Who Will Win WEF vs LNS Hundred 2025 Match 5?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the London Spirit are tipped as the favorites to win this match and get going on the points table.

Where to watch WEF vs LNS Hundred 2025 Match 5?

The all-important clash between Manchester Originals and London Spirit will take place on Saturday, August 9, at 10:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the SonyLiv App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1 channel.

WEF vs LNS Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Jamie Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Batters: David Warner, Keaton Jennings, Steven Smith
All-Rounders: Liam Dawson, Ashton Turner
Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson

C/VC Options- Jonny Bairstow, Liam Dawson, Jamie Smith, David Warner