The Hundred 2024: London Spirit will take on Welsh Fire in the 10th game of The Hundred 2024 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in the United Kingdom on Thursday, August 01. London have made an impressive start to the 2024 Hundred season by winning their first two matches. On the other hand, Welsh in their first two matches, have won one and lost one.
London Spirit have displayed a remarkable performance in their first two games and won both comprehensively. They sit in the second position in the points table with a positive Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.664. They outclassed Birmingham Phoenix by 20 runs in their previous game. In the last match, London batted first, scoring 147 for 9 wickets against Birmingham. Meg Lanning scored her first fifty of the season. The defence proved easier than expected, with Sarah Glenn taking 3 for 22 in her 20-ball spell. Spirit seems to be in good shape under captain Heather Knight and looks set for their third win in a row this season against Welsh Fire.
On the other hand, Welsh Fire started the season well against Manchester Originals, thanks to Jess Jonassen’s effort with the ball and then the match-winning knock by opener Sophia Dunkley. However, they were utterly outplayed by Oval Invincibles in the second game. As it stands now, Welsh have 1 win and 1 loss in the first two games of the season and are in 4th position. They themselves set an under-par score against Oval. Batting first, they set a target of just 117 runs which the opposition chased down with 6 wickets and 12 balls to spare. Georgia Davis took 3 wickets but with no support from the rest of the bowling unit. Welsh Fire needs to score more runs and at a quicker rate than they have done so far in this season.
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Details
Date and Time: 01 August 2024, Thursday, 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s, London
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV & FanCode
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s is renowned for its balanced nature. Traditionally, it favors seam bowlers early on due to its grassy surface. However, as the match goes on, the pitch becomes easier for batting with good bounce. Spinners can also get some help, especially later in the game.
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Weather Report
The weather in London is expected to be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. The match might be affected by rain as there are 100% chance of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 25°C with 61% humidity.
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Probable Playing XIs
London Spirit: Meg Lanning, Georgia Redmayne(wk), Heather Knight(c), Danielle Gibson, Erin Burns, Cordelia Griffith, Charlotte Dean, Eva Gray, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris
Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont(c), Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Sarah Bryce(wk), Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Phoebe Franklin, Ella McCaughan, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Shabnim Ismail
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 03 |
| London Spirit won | 02 |
| Welsh Fire won | 01 |
Prediction: London Spirit to win the match.
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Key Players
London Spirit
- Meg Lanning – The experienced batter, playing in her debut Hundred season, has already made an impact in two matches. In London Spirit’s last game, the former Australian player scored her first fifty of the season, scoring 41-ball 53. Meg Lanning is one of the key players in this London Spirit squad.
- Sarah Glenn – She has been a consistent performer with the ball, taking 24 wickets in 22 innings. Sarah Glenn boasts a strike rate of 16.25, an economy rate of 7.40, and an average of 20.04, making her a key player in The Hundred. With the ball in hand, she is an important pick and a bowler to watch out for.
Welsh Fire
- Sophia Dunkley – She is leading the charge with the bat for Welsh Fire as she has scored 104 runs in two games and occupies the second spot in the leading runs scorer chart. She has batted with a strike rate of 142.46 this season and has an enviable average of 104. Her unbeaten 69-run knock against Manchester Originals proved to be crucial for her team.
- Georgia Davis – She occupies third position in the highest wicket-takers list in the tournament. Georgia Davis has been amongst the wickets for the Welsh Fire. In two matches of the Hundred 2024, she has already claimed five wickets. Her role with the ball is very crucial for her side in this contest.
The Hundred 2024: London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, Match 10 – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Redmayne
Batters: Meg Lanning, Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (C), Erin Burns, Danielle Gibson
Bowlers: Jess Jonassen (VC), Sarah Glenn, Georgia Davis
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