London Spirit eliminates Welsh Fire in close Men's Hundred match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
London Spirit secured a six-run win over Welsh Fire on August 12, ending the home side's chances of advancing to the Eliminator round in the Men's Hundred. The Spirit's victory was marked by a late collapse from Welsh Fire, who struggled to chase down the target. With this defeat, Welsh Fire is out of contention as the tournament progresses.
- •London Spirit wins by six runs against Welsh Fire.
- •Match took place on August 12 in the Men's Hundred.
- •Welsh Fire can no longer progress to the Eliminator round.
- •Fire faced a late collapse during their innings.
- 5:40 PMBBC Sport — Fire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Fire eliminated after narrow defeat by Spirit
- 5:16 PMBBC Sport — Fire eliminated after narrow defeat by Spirit
"London Spirit complete a six-run win over Welsh Fire to end the home side's hopes of progressing to the Eliminator round of the Men's Hundred.
"Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred as they suffer a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.
"Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred as they suffer a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 5:40 PMFire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit
London Spirit complete a six-run win over Welsh Fire to end the home side's hopes of progressing to the Eliminator round of the Men's Hundred.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:16 PMFire eliminated after narrow defeat by Spirit
Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred as they suffer a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 5:16 PMFire eliminated after narrow defeat by Spirit
Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred as they suffer a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.
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