Welsh Fire square off against Southern Brave in the 21st match of the Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 on Wednesday, 20th August. The match is slated to be played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff and the scheduled start time is 7:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips & betting odds of the Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave match.
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Tips & Odds
Stats
- Leus du Plooy scored 141 runs in 5 matches for Southern Brave this season.
- Jonny Bairstow scored 178 runs in 4 matches for Welsh Fire this season.
- The average 1st innings score at Sophia Gardens in previous Hundred Men’s matches is 131 runs.
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Pitch Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff has generally been more favourable for chasing sides. Out of 18 matches played here, 9 have been won by teams batting second, while 7 teams have successfully defended their total. The pitch is usually on the slower side, which can make stroke play a bit tricky. Batters need to take their time to settle in, while bowlers, especially spinners and those using cutters, often find success.
Given the conditions, chasing has been the safer choice for captains at this venue. Early wickets can shift the momentum quickly, but if the top order builds partnerships, even a modest score can be defended.
- Matches Played: 18
- Batting 1st Won: 7
- Batting 2nd Won: 9
- Average 1st Innings Score: 131
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 124
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Head to Head Record
Welsh Fire and Southern Brave faced off in eight matches in The Hundred Men’s Competition. Here, Southern Brave have the dominant record by winning six matches while Welsh Fire won one. The remaining one match ended in no result. When these two teams met last time, Brave won by 42 runs.
- Matches Played: 8
- Welsh Fire Won: 1
- Southern Brave Won: 6
- No Result: 1
Head to Head Record at Sophia Gardens
Southern Brave and Welsh Fire have clashed in four matches at Sophia Gardens. Southern Brave have the upper hand by winning three matches while Welsh Fire won one.
- Matches Played: 4
- Welsh Fire Won: 1
- Southern Brave Won: 3
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Squads
Welsh Fire Squad: Tom Abell, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith, David Payne, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Riley Meredith, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Josh Hull, Mason Crane, Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway.
Southern Brave Squad: Leus du Plooy, James Vince(c), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans(w), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley, Finn Allen, Jordan Thompson, Toby Albert, Danny Briggs.
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Match Winner Prediction
Welsh Fire will bank on Jonny Bairstow’s consistent form with the bat, as his 178 runs in just four matches have given them stability at the top. Alongside him, experienced names like Chris Woakes and Steve Smith add balance to both batting and bowling. However, Fire’s record against Southern Brave is worrying, with only one win in eight encounters, showing their struggles in this matchup. Even at Sophia Gardens, where conditions can be tricky for stroke play, Fire have managed just one victory in four games against Brave.
Southern Brave, on the other hand, have historically dominated this fixture. Leus du Plooy has been among their most reliable batters this season with 141 runs, and with power hitters like James Vince, Jason Roy and Finn Allen in their lineup, they carry depth and explosiveness. Their bowling attack, featuring Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan, is well-suited for Sophia Gardens' slower track. Given their superior head-to-head record and balanced squad, Southern Brave enter this clash as the favourites.
Our Prediction: Southern Brave to Win!
