SRL vs WF Match Prediction : 27th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition, 2026
SRL vs WEF Win Probability
56%
Sunrisers Leeds
44%
Welsh Fire
Sunrisers Leeds To Win, 1.70
The Sunrisers have won nine of their last ten matches at this venue.
Four of the last six matches played here were won by the team batting first.
The winner of this match will take a significant step towards securing a playoff berth.
SRL vs WEF Betting Tips
Mitchell Marsh to score over 22.5 runs
Mitchell Marsh is the tournament's leading run-scorer and has averaged 64 across six innings this season. He has scored at least 23 runs in every innings, including three half-centuries, and looks well placed to produce another impactful knock.
Sunrisers Leeds to score over 22.5 runs before the fall of the 1st wicket
Ryan Rickelton and Mitchell Marsh have developed into one of the most consistent opening partnerships in the competition. They have added at least 23 runs for the first wicket in five of their last six innings, and we expect them to provide another solid start.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sunrisers Leeds
Welsh Fire
The Welsh Fire will look to strengthen their position in the points table as they take on Sunrisers Leeds in the 27th match of the ongoing The Hundred competition. The two teams will meet on Sunday at Headingley in Leeds.
Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have shared the honours in recent meetings, winning two matches each.
Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire Live-streaming and Broadcast
The match will be broadcast and streamed across multiple regions as follows:
- UK: Sky Sports, BBC Sport
- India: FanCode
- Australia: FOX Sports
- UAE: beIN SPORTS
- USA: Willow TV
SRL vs WF Team Previews
Sunrisers Leeds
Sunrisers Leeds have gathered excellent momentum over the past fortnight, winning each of their last two matches to climb to second place in the standings. With five teams still battling for the top three spots, they cannot afford to ease off and will be keen to continue their winning run.
Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton are expected to continue at the top of the order and will once again look to provide a brisk start. Marsh has been the standout batter of the tournament, while Rickelton has complemented him with several aggressive cameos. The middle order features experienced batters in Harry Brook and Zak Crawley, both capable of playing match-winning innings, although they have lacked consistency. The all-rounders have also yet to make significant contributions with the bat.
Brydon Carse and Nathan Ellis have been outstanding with the new ball, picking up eight wickets each this season. Matthew Potts adds further quality to the pace attack, while Abrar Ahmed and Liam Patterson-White will handle the spin duties during the middle overs.
Sunrisers Leeds Expected Playing 11
Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley (C), Dan Lawrence, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Liam Patterson-White, Abrar Ahmed
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Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire have been one of the more consistent sides this season, winning four of their six matches. They currently sit fourth in the standings, trailing both MI London and Sunrisers Leeds on net run rate. With the Manchester Super Giants breathing down their necks, this is an important fixture in their playoff push.
Phil Salt and Matthew Short are expected to open the batting once again. Short produced a fine half-century in the previous match despite ending up on the losing side and remains one of the team's key batters. The experienced middle order of Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore has shown flashes of brilliance but has lacked consistency throughout the tournament. Rachin Ravindra has made useful contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 159 runs and picking up five wickets, while Matthew Short provides another useful spin option.
The pace attack remains one of Welsh Fire's biggest strengths, with Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Chris Woakes, and Sam Cook all capable of making early breakthroughs. However, they will need to improve their economy rates after proving expensive in recent matches.
Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11
Phil Salt (C & WK), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Ben Kellaway
SRL vs WF Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Headingley is expected to produce another excellent batting surface. The previous match at this venue saw more than 440 runs scored, and another high-scoring contest could be on the cards. The pitch is flat and hard, providing true pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence once they settle in. Bowlers will need to be extremely disciplined with their line and length, as any loose deliveries are likely to be punished.
The weather is expected to remain overcast with pleasant temperatures.
SRL vs WF : Who Will Win?
Both teams have produced some impressive performances this season, and with a playoff spot potentially at stake, this promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. While there is little to separate the two sides, we are backing Sunrisers Leeds to edge this contest. They head into the match with strong momentum, possess an explosive batting line-up, and have a pace attack capable of exploiting home conditions.
That said, Welsh Fire have enough quality to make this a highly competitive contest.
Bet on Sunrisers Leeds to win.
SRL vs WF win percentage stands at 53% in favor of SRL.
