Match Details:
- Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire( SB vs WF ), 2nd Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
- Date and Time: July 22, 05:30 pm GMT / 11:00 pm IST / 06:30 pm local time
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
SB vs WF Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Welsh FireWho will win the match? – Southern BraveSouthern Brave vs Welsh Fire Preview:
Southern Brave( SB ) is set to face Welsh Fire( WF ) in their 2nd match during The Hundred Mens Competition 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Wednesday, July 22.
SB vs WF Possible Playing XI:
Southern Brave: Jamie Smith (wk), Thomas Rew, David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Abell, Chris Jordan (c), Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Saif Zaib, Nikhil Chaudhary.
Welsh Fire: Phil Salt (c, wk), Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Short, Sam Cook.
SB vs WF Recent 5 Match Performance:
SB vs WF Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | SB Won | WF Won | NR | Tied |
| Overall | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
SB vs WF Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
SB vs WF Pitch Report:
The pitch at The Rose Bowl, Southampton is generally regarded as a balanced surface that offers something for both batters and bowlers in T20 cricket. Fast bowlers often enjoy early assistance with swing and seam movement, especially under overcast English conditions, making the powerplay an important phase. As the innings progresses, the surface settles and provides consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. Spinners can also come into the game during the middle overs as the pitch slows slightly, with variations and cutters proving effective. First-innings totals of around 165–180 are usually competitive, while anything above 185–190 can be difficult to chase. Overall, The Rose Bowl typically produces entertaining T20 contests with a fair balance between bat and ball.
SB vs WF Weather Report:
The weather at The Rose Bowl, Southampton is expected to be excellent for cricket on July 22 at 6:30 PM local time. Temperatures will be around 25–26°C, providing warm and pleasant evening conditions under a mix of sunshine and clouds. There is very little chance of rain, so a full match is expected without any major weather interruptions. Light winds could offer a hint of assistance to fast bowlers early on, while the dry conditions and good visibility should allow batters to play their shots confidently. Overall, the forecast promises ideal conditions for an exciting T20 contest, with both batters and bowlers likely to enjoy a fair contest.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings Expected Score: 145–160 runs2nd Innings Expected Score: 140–155 runsKey Note:
The Rose Bowl generally offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce.
Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy some early swing and seam movement with the new ball.
Batting becomes easier once the initial movement fades, allowing set batters to score freely.
Spinners and slower bowlers can be effective during the middle phase by using variations.
A first-innings total of 155+ should be competitive, while 165+ could be a match-winning score.
Dry weather and a quick outfield are expected to support stroke play.
Dew is expected to be minimal, so the toss may not have a significant impact on the result.
Teams that preserve wickets during the powerplay are likely to finish strongly in the final overs.Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Full Squad:
Southern Brave: David Miller, Ben McKinney, Tom Abell, Caleb Falconer, Marcus Stoinis, Saif Zaib, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jamie Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Thomas Rew, Michael Pepper, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Chris Jordan, Daniel Worrall, Manny Lumsden.
Welsh Fire: Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Jordan Clark, Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Lockie Ferguson, Thomas Aspinwall, Sam Cook, Jafer Chohan, Dillon Pennington.
