Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets The Hundred Predictions - Rockets to end Welsh Fire’s unbeaten run

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The Welsh Fire have won both of their matches this season.
The Rockers bounced back from an opening defeat to beat the Spirit.
The Fire have beaten the Rockets just once in their last five matches.

Lockie Ferguson knocked over four MI London batters in his last match (Getty Images).

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Predictions

Overcast conditions are expected in Cardiff, which should offer encouragement for the bowlers. The temperature is likely to be around 23°C at the start of play, with humidity near 70%. Recent matches at the venue have been low-scoring, so the batters may have to work hard for their runs.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Predictions
Head-to-Head
Welsh Fire Form
Trent Rockets Form
Team news

Welsh Fire’s Joe Root has scored 76*, 99*, 74* & 29 in his last 5 knocks.
Welsh Fire’s Rachin Ravindra scored 98 off 44 balls against MI London.
Welsh Fire’s Rachin Ravindra hit 7 sixes in his 98 against MI London.
Welsh Fire’s Lockie Ferguson took 4/27 against MI London.
Trent Rockets’ Ben Duckett has scored 43, 141, 49 & 75 in his last 5 matches.
Trent Rockets’ Tom Banton has scores of 67 & 22 in his last 2 innings.
Trent Rockets’ Craig Overton has taken 2/36, 2/33 & 2/40 in his last 4 matches.
Trent Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 matches against the Welsh Fire.

Head-to-Head

Trent Rockets have won four and lost one of their last five matches in The Hundred against the Welsh Fire.

Welsh Fire Form

Welsh Fire have made an excellent start to their campaign, winning both of their opening matches. Philip Salt’s side impressed in their last outing against MI London, claiming a 15-run victory built on a strong batting display. However, they have struggled against Trent Rockets in the past, winning just once, so Salt will want a sharp all-round performance against a powerful opponent.

Salt and Matthew Short give Welsh Fire a dangerous opening pair, and they will be expected to provide another strong platform. Rachin Ravindra comes into the match in outstanding form after his match-winning 98 in the previous game, while Joe Root and Jordan Cox add further quality in the middle order. Marco Jansen, Asa Tribe and Ben Kellaway offer useful lower-order hitting.

With the ball, Sam Cook and Chris Woakes will be looking for more impact with the new ball after struggling for early breakthroughs. Lockie Ferguson has been the standout performer with four wickets this season and will be key through the middle overs alongside Jansen. Root and Ravindra could also have important supporting roles if conditions bring spin into play.

Trent Rockets Form

Trent Rockets bounced back strongly from their opening defeat with a four-wicket win over London Spirit. Their bowlers had a difficult first innings as the Spirit reached 160, but the batting unit responded well under pressure to complete the chase. Sam Billings will want his side to build on that result and continue their strong recent record against Welsh Fire.

Ben Duckett was the match-winner last time out with a superb 75 and will again be important at the top of the order alongside Finn Allen. The Rockets also have plenty of power through the middle, with Tom Banton, Tim David and Billings capable of changing the game quickly. Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton add further depth and hitting strength.

The bowling attack will need to improve after struggling in the previous match. Mohammad Amir and Overton must look for early wickets to put Welsh Fire under pressure, while Calvin Harrison has been their most consistent bowler with four wickets in two games. Matt Henry, Santner and Gregory will also be important as the Rockets look for greater control through the middle and death overs.

Team news

Four out of the last five games at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff have been won by the team batting first.

Welsh Fire squad (possible XI): Philip Salt (c), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook.

Trent Rockets squad (possible XI): Sam Billings (c), Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Finn Allen, Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir.

Verdict

Welsh Fire v Trent Rockets

Welsh Fire Trent Rockets are tipped to win at odds of 1.76, with Joe Root, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Duckett and Craig Overton backed to star with bat and ball.

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