WF vs TR Match Prediction : 27th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

The Rockets may have lost its previous match to the indomitable Oval Invincibles, but that shouldn’t deter them from winning in Cardiff. Even on an off day, the side in yellow should have more than enough to get through the Welsh Fire lineup.

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Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Head-to-Head Record

Last year’s four-run victory was the Welsh Fire’s first-ever win against their opposition. The Trent Rockets won three consecutive matches from 2021 to 2023.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Live-streaming and Broadcast

This year, the Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets match in the Men’s Hundred is hosted at Sophia Gardens on Sunday, 24 August 2025. In India, it's available live on the Sony Sports Network, and via the SonyLiv app and FanCode app streaming platforms.

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WF vs TR Team Previews

Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire look top-heavy with the middle order batting being the glaring weak spot. Mike Hussey has experience in the dugout, but the XI feels built around big names rather than balance. Steve Smith brings pedigree but can be a slow starter in short bursts.

If the new ball nips, the Fire risks burning deliveries without scoreboard pressure. Smith’s arrival raises the profile but not necessarily the tempo that this format demands. The Australian only notched up 78 runs in his first five innings this year.

Stephen Eskinazi and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are fine accumulators, but the overlap of right-hand anchors could leave Tom Abell taking over the responsibility of a stodgy middle rather than unleashing hitters. Eskinazi’s opening innings of the 2025 season was a duck. Abell has not made a score higher than 22 this Men’s Hundred.

Bairstow’s star power is unquestioned, but relying on him to paper over batting gaps has bitten the Fire in the backside before. A few of the batters got a hit against Birmingham. The negative of that same innings is that middle-order batters like Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway and Saif Zaib who need time in the middle would have been waiting on the sidelines and may take longer to get back into the swing of things.

With the ball, David Payne’s powerplay skills are proven, yet he lacks a like-for-like partner for the death overs. Once the new ball softens, control has wobbled. He went wicketless against the Phoenix. Riley Meredith adds pace but also volatility if things start to get loose.

Chris Green offers steady off-spin, though without a high-end partner to him, the Fire may struggle to squeeze. The bench strength brings energy not certainty. Singh Dale went for 26 runs in his set of ten balls.

Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11

Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Singh Dale, Riley Meredith

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Trent Rockets

The Rockets will arrive brimming with strength, skill and composed finishers. Tom Banton returns as a dynamic aggressor. He had a stellar ILT20 at the beginning of the year with 493 runs in 11 innings. Banton perfectly complements Joe Root’s smooth and strategic mastery through the innings. He smashed his best score of the tournament with 76 runs against the Oval Invincibles.

Rehan Ahmed’s energetic leg-spin and powerful hitting gives the Rockets an X-factor in crucial moments. He was steady with two for 25 in his previous bowling spell.

Australian Marcus Stoinis brings raw power at the death along with useful medium-pace overs to balance the squad. Stoinis has seven wickets in this year’s edition. Captain David Willey offers left-arm swing with the new ball and the freedom to pinch-hit when the run rate requires a boost.

The skipper took three for 11 against the Originals. Tom Moores’ diligent wicketkeeping supports the fielding unit, while being no slouch with the bat either. Sam Hain’s presence extends the batting depth around the main stroke players.

George Linde’s control and recent impressive SA20 performances with bat and ball add spin variety and valuable late runs. He was belligerent with 25 runs off only eight balls in his previous batting display.

On days favouring seamers, Sam Cook’s persistent accuracy and Ben Sanderson’s clever tactics keep the opposition’s totals in check. Both bowlers are experienced county players. Cook ended with two wickets against the Fire in 2024.

Trent Rockets Expected Playing 11

Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Moores (wk), Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (c), George Linde, Sam Hain, Max Holden, Sam Cook, Ben Sanderson

WF vs TR Toss Prediction

The Rockets’ past three matches have all fallen the way of the sides chasing. The Fire’s first win of the competition came from them batting first. Both captains could get what they want.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

At Sophia Gardens, the new ball often swings and seams for the quicks before the surface settles into a slightly two-paced, but balanced track. The spinners and cutters can bite later, especially with the sun coming out for most of the day.

The shorter square boundaries will reward set batters who can adjust to the pace of the wicket. The Trent Rockets scored 152 for six in its previous innings at Cardiff.

A sunny day is coming on matchday. The warm temperatures will be amplified by the humidity. The chance of rain at the time is only one percent.

WF vs TR: Who Will Win?

The Trent Rockets bat extremely deep and should have far more ammunition in its batting ranks than the Welsh Fire. The Rockets have the bowlers to mop up the opposition too. The level to which all bases are covered for the aRockets is a frightening prospect for Welsh Fire.

Bet on Trent Rockets to win.

WF vs TR win percentage stands at 57% in favor of TR.

Todays Match Prediction: Trent Rockets to Win.