The Hundred Men’s 2025 | Match - 27, WEF vs TRT | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Welsh Fire will play against Trent Rockets in match 27 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. WEF, struggling in the tournament and almost out of playoff contention, will be aiming to restore pride in this Cardiff clash. Meanwhile, TRT, coming off stronger performances, will look to continue their momentum and strengthen their position in the standings.

Welsh Fire’s campaign has been far from ideal, with their recent defeat to Birmingham Phoenix leaving them on the brink of elimination. Their batting has lacked consistency, while the bowling has struggled to deliver under pressure. Playing at home in Cardiff, this clash against the Rockets is more about pride and salvaging some momentum in an otherwise disappointing season.

On the other hand, Trent Rockets have shown greater control and resilience this season. Their latest contest against Manchester Originals highlighted their depth, with both top-order stability and sharp bowling performances keeping them in strong contention. With bookmakers backing them as favorites, the Rockets will be eager to strengthen their playoff chances and continue their upward march.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 06:30 PM IST (01:00 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Head to Head

Matches Played - 04

Welsh Fire won - 01           Trent Rockets won - 03

Last 5 meetings

Welsh Fire won - 01           Trent Rockets won - 03

Pitch Report

The Cardiff surface usually offers some assistance to the pacers early on with swing and seam movement, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. Batting tends to get easier under lights, making chasing slightly favorable on this ground.

Weather Report

The weather forecast in Cardiff is expected to be cloudy. There are 10% chances of rain during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 24 degree celsius with humidity likely to be around 55%.

Probable Playing XI  

Welsh Fire (WEF) - Tom Abell(c), Jonny Bairstow(wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith

Trent Rockets (TRT) - Tom Banton(wk), Joe Root, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Marcus Stoinis, Rehan Ahmed, David Willey(c), Lockie Ferguson, Callum Parkinson, Sam Cook, George Linde

Must Picks

WEF - Jonny Bairstow, Riley Meredith

TRT - Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis

WEF vs TRT Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton

Batters : Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Stephen Eskinazi

All-rounder : Marcus Stoinis, Paul Walter, David Willey

Bowlers : Riley Meredith, Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Marcus Stoinis

Vice-Captain : Jonny Bairstow

Prediction

Trent Rockets come into this clash with strong form and better balance in both batting and bowling, making them clear favorites. Welsh Fire, despite having star names like Jonny Bairstow and Steve Smith, have struggled for consistency and sit under pressure at home. Given current form and squad depth, Rockets are better placed to seal another win in Cardiff.

Sportco predicts Trent Rockets to beat Welsh Fire in match 27 of The Hundred Men’s 2025.

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