The Hundred 2026 results: Welsh Fire eliminated after defeat by London Spirit

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The Hundred men’s competition, Sophia Gardens

London Spirit 131-8 (100 balls): Bairstow 34 (19); Jansen 2-16

Welsh Fire 125-7 (100 balls): Cox 44 (28); Willey 3-20

London Spirit won by six runs

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Welsh Fire were eliminated from The Hundred as they suffered a six-run defeat by London Spirit in their final group phase match in Cardiff.

Fire finished their campaign four points behind Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds, who are second and third respectively, with four wins from eight matches.

MI London, who are fourth, can still qualify for the Eliminator at the expense of Sunrisers if they defeat Birmingham Phoenix by a significant margin today.

Heading into their final fixture, the Welsh side’s hopes of progressing were effectively over because of their net run-rate of -1.001, and they were handed a target of 132 by Spirit to chase down.

Fire looked on course for a routine win as Joe Root and Jordan Cox produced a 47-run stand to take them to 90-2.

Root departed for a run-a-ball 31 but Cox accelerated to reach 44 from 28 balls, leaving his side needing 15 runs to win from eight balls with six wickets in hand.

But Fire then lost Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Rachin Ravindra in quick succession, with Marco Jansen needing a six from the final ball to level the score.

Jansen slapped David Willey over midwicket hoping to clear the rope but was caught by Jamie Overton at deep as they finished narrowly short.

Sent out to bat first, Spirit never fully gained momentum as the Fire bowlers produced a disciplined display to restrict the visitors to 131-8 in Cardiff.

Jonny Bairstow’s 34 from 19 balls provided the early impetus for Spirit while James Coles and Jamie Overton also added 29 and 21 respectively.

But none were able to convert their starts into a substantial innings as Chris Woakes and Jansen picked up two wickets apiece.

Spirit ended their campaign seventh in the table with three wins.

Ireland v Afghanistan: Tourists’ 42-run win at Stormont seals series victory over Gary Wilson’s side

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This series, the first in charge for new head coach Gary Wilson, ostensibly marked the start of Ireland’s preparations for February’s World Cup qualifiers.

Their first fixtures in the format since May 2025 were always likely to display some 50-over rust but to have already lost the series without coming within a sniff of a victory will hardly raise hopes of making next year’s tournament for the first time since 2015.

While Saturday’s conclusion of the home summer still offers an opportunity to salvage something from the series, at present Wilson is left looking at more measured positives.

In taking the two most stubborn of Afghanistan wickets on Wednesday, Hoey continued to stake his claim to serve Ireland as a wicket-taking spinner in the middle overs. Added to four wickets and 36 runs on Monday, the 24-year-old is one who has pressed his case through the series.

Balbirnie’s century – his 10th in ODI cricket which leaves him behind only Paul Stirling and William Porterfield in Irish colours – has of course been the best knock of the series for the hosts so far.

For a player not in Ireland’s T20 side, it was a timely reminder of his importance at the top of the order as captain Paul Stirling continues to search for a score.

All-rounder Curtis Campher was in the same category coming in to Wednesday but provided the desired x-factor in the middle order as he accelerated to 84 before targeting one boundary too many.

Still, after June’s T20 2-0 victory over world champions India, this series has already brought Irish cricket back down to earth with something of a bump.

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Highlights: The Hundred Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London – Birmingham Phoenix win by five wickets

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Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London – a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.

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How to watch Rangers vs. Angels: TV channel and streaming options for August 12

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Aug. 12, 2026 2:24 pm EDT Updated

The Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Angels at 10:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Cal Quantrill (4-4, 3.56 ERA) will start for the Rangers, who are 60-60 this season and second in the AL West. George Klassen (0-1, 7.27 ERA) is starting for the Angels, who are 46-74 and fifth in the AL West.

How to watch Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

Rangers vs. Angels odds

Favorite Moneyline: Rangers -139
Underdog Moneyline: Angels +115
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118

Injury reports

Rangers

Kyle Higashioka: 10 Day IL (Flexor tendon), Josh Jung: 10 Day IL (Calf), Jose Corniell: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Nathan Eovaldi: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jakob Junis: 15 Day IL (Groin), Danny Jansen: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Robert Garcia: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jack Leiter: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Jalen Beeks: 60 Day IL (Back), Michael Helman: 60 Day IL (Hand), Carter Baumler: 60 Day IL (Ribs)

Angels

Sebastian Rivero: 10 Day IL (Hand), Shaun Anderson: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Sam Bachman: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Jack Kochanowicz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoan Moncada: 60 Day IL (Knee), Robert Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Rendón: 60 Day IL (Hip), Yusei Kikuchi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know

Texas’ Brandon Nimmo is slashing .278/.344/.448 this season with 13 home runs, 47 RBIs and an OPS of .793. He has a 21.6% strikeout rate and an 8.1% walk rate in 482 plate appearances, and he has scored 50 total runs. Nimmo has recorded six steals on seven attempts.
In 423 plate appearances, Ezequiel Duran has slashed .272/.327/.446 this season. He has hit 13 long balls and driven in 64 runs with a strikeout rate of 23.4% and a walk rate of 7.3%. He has nine stolen bases on 11 attempts. He has come around to score 54 times.
Los Angeles’ Mike Trout is slashing .235/.384/.445 this season with 20 home runs, 42 RBIs and an OPS of .828. He has a 25.7% strikeout rate and an 18.2% walk rate in 451 plate appearances, and he has scored 68 total runs. Trout has recorded nine steals on nine attempts.
In 524 plate appearances, Zach Neto has posted a 31.9% strikeout rate and a 9.4% walk rate while slashing .225/.309/.416 with 20 home runs, 52 RBIs and 75 runs scored. He has stolen 15 bases on 25 attempts.

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