Sunrisers Leeds (SRL) will take on Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 27 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Headingley in Leeds on Sunday, August 9. With both teams currently sitting on four wins from six games, the contest could have a significant impact on the race for the playoffs.
Sunrisers Leeds have made an impressive start to their campaign and currently occupy second place in the standings with 16 points. Zak Crawley and his teammates will be eager to secure another victory and potentially move to the top of the table.
Welsh Fire have also accumulated 16 points from their six matches but find themselves fourth due to an inferior net run rate. With the competition entering a crucial phase, Philip Salt’s side cannot afford to drop points and will be determined to put together a strong performance in Leeds.
SRL vs WEF, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 9, 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM Local
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
SRL vs WEF Head-to-Head Record in The Hundred
Matches played: 5 | Sunrisers Leeds won: 2 | Welsh Fire won: 2 | No Result: 1
Headingley Pitch Report
The Headingley surface in Leeds is generally expected to offer a competitive contest between batters and bowlers. The pitch should provide a healthy amount of bounce, allowing seamers to extract movement with the new ball while also giving batters the opportunity to play their strokes once they settle in.
The ball is expected to come onto the bat at a reasonable pace, which could encourage aggressive batting during the middle stages. However, bowlers who vary their pace and lengths could make an impact as the innings progresses. Spinners may also become increasingly effective later in the match if the surface begins to offer some grip.
The relatively quick outfield can further reward well-timed shots, making partnerships important for teams looking to post a strong total. Overall, a balanced surface is expected, with a first-innings total around 150-160 likely to give the batting side a competitive chance.
Squads
Sunrisers Leeds: Zak Crawley (c), Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed, Benny Howell, Ed Barnard, Tom Alsop, Liam Patterson-White, Tom Lawes, Charlie Allison
Welsh Fire: Philip Salt (c & wk), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington, Thomas Aspinwall, Asa Tribe, Jafer Chohan
SRL vs WEF, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- SRL wins the toss and bowls first
- WEF’s powerplay score: 40-45
- WEF’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- WEF wins the toss and bowls first
- SRL’s powerplay score: 45-50
- SRL’s total score: 155-165
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
