The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Welsh Fire v Trent Rockets

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Welsh Fire host Trent Rockets in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Monday, August 14.

Where is the match taking place?

Welsh Fire's home ground is Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. 

Who's got the form?

Welsh Fire had their three-game winning streak ended on Saturday (August 12) after falling to the table-topping Southern Brave by two wickets.

It was their first defeat of the campaign, and it went down to the wire with the Brave scrambling a single from the last ball to seal their fate. Despite the loss, Fire remain one of the main contenders for this year's title.

Saturday also saw a change in fortune for Trent Rockets. They won their first game of the season against London Spirit as Nat Sciver-Brunt hit the highest score of the women’s Hundred so far this year with an impressive 81 off 41 balls.

The match pits third against sixth in a key game in the race for the knockout stages.

What's the key matchup?

Sophia Dunkley opened the batting for the Fire in the last game in the absence of Hayley Matthews who has a shoulder injury. If asked to do so again, her partnership with Tammy Beaumont will be crucial in helping Fire return to winning ways.

Dunkley hit a half-century in her last game and Beaumont has been her usual consistent self, hitting 95 runs so far in the tournament.

The Rockets have struggled to find a consistent wicket-taker so far this year, but Kirstie Gordon picked up 2 for 20 in their last game including the dismissal of both openers. They will be looking to her again.

On the other hand, Fire's Shabnim Ismail has picked up from where she left off with Oval Invincibles. She has eight wickets to her name so far. Nat Scriver-Brunt’s heroics in the Rockets' victory over the Spirit makes hers the crucial wicket.

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Shabnim Ismail - the hat-trick hero against Birmingham Phoenix (Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match but availability is described as selling fast.

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

Cardiff is set for clear and sunny skies on Monday afternoon with temperatures reaching 20 degrees.

What are the squads?

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Laura Harris, Alex Hartley, Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Chloe Skelton, Kate Coppack

Trent Rockets: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Bryony Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee, Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse, Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith

What's the team news?

Both teams have injury concerns. Fire's Hayley Matthews has a shoulder injury while the Rockets' Katherine Scriver-Brunt has not been seen since limping out of their match against Northern Superchargers last week.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Welsh Fire: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Laura Harris, Georgia Elwiss, Ella McCaughan, Emily Windsor, Freya Davies, Alex Griffiths, Shabnim Ismail, Claire Nicholas

Trent Rockets: Lizelle Lee, Bryony Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Fran Wilson, Jo Gardner, Naomi Dattani, Alana Smith, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Potts

What are the odds?

Paddy Power has Welsh Fire listed as evens for the win while the Trent Rockets can be backed at 8/11.

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Nat Sciver-Brunt and Kirstie Gordon will be key figures for Trent Rockets (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

What's the prediction?

Trent Rockets will need more runs across the board if they are to have any chance of victory. Welsh Fire should have too much for them in all departments.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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