WF vs SB Match Prediction : 21st Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

Two teams in poor form are going up against each other and so, as a bettor, you are essentially picking the lesser of the two evils. The odds are often quite attractive for such a matchup and there are a lot of opportunities to cut your losses through in-play bets. Read on for more.

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Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Head-to-Head Record

The Welsh Fire and Southern Brave won one match each in 2021. The Brave has not put a foot wrong after going unbeaten against the Fire since 2021.

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Live-streaming and Broadcast

This year’s Men’s Hundred sees the Southern Brave hosted at Sophia Gardens, with the match happening on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Indian audiences can tune in on the Sony Sports Network for TV broadcast or stream on the SonyLiv or FanCode app.

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WF vs SB Team Previews

Welsh Fire

The Welsh Fire side has a lot of room for exploitation if it fails to click against the Southern Brave. Jonny Bairstow wears the captain’s armband and wicketkeeper gloves. His side has just absorbed a bruising 83-run defeat against the Invincibles.

The team was bowled out in a chase despite Bairstow’s 50. Steve Smith adds stardust. Fitting a tempo-builder like him into a lineup craving first-ball intent could leave the Fire underpowered in the powerplay if the players around him don’t come to life. Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s muscle helps, though the middle order is more “busy” than brutal. The team was destroyed by the Brave’s bowling effort in Cardiff in 2024 after suffering a collapse to 97 all out.

With the ball, Matt Henry and David Payne are an honest new-ball pair, but without movement off the deck, their effectiveness is nullified. Payne got taken for 2.20 runs per ball against the Oval Invincibles. Ajeet Singh Dale is still finding his feet at this level. He got pumped for more than 45 runs in just 15 balls.

The death overs could unravel if early wickets don’t land. Green’s strength is containment over incision. If the surface doesn’t grip, the Fire may struggle to strike with spin. That was the case when he got taken for 42 runs in his 20 balls of the previous bowling innings.

The team’s biggest issue lies in its lack of significant depth across departments, rather relying on a handful of players. The hosts have plenty of reputable players, but not enough intimidation. Unless Bairstow and Smith simultaneously click, this group feels mid-table at best.

Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11

Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (c/wk), Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Matt Henry, Ajeet Singh Dale

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Southern Brave

Southern Brave looks well-balanced again. James Vince’s calm stewardship and high-class batting strokes set the tone at the top. Jason Roy also adds early power and Leus du Plooy’s range fills out a top order that can both blitz the powerplay and bat deep when required.

Laurie Evans adds reliability and finishing smarts. With over 2500 runs in the Men’s Hundred between all four batters, they could send a stark reminder to their hosts of how difficult they can be to stop on their day.

The middle order is flexible with Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright and Jordan Thompson giving the Brave three different gears to shift through. The trio of all-rounders give the visitors ample opportunity to dominate the matchups with bat and ball. Cartwright showed his late-hitting ability with 42 runs off 30 balls against the Invincibles and Thompson also with a cameo of 24 runs off 13 balls.

Craig Overton’s heavy lengths and the express pace of Jofra Archer will jolt opponents. Overton has moved to five wickets in his past two outings. Archer’s return to consistent high-level action underscores that he’s still a game-breaker with the new ball and at the death.

Tymal Mills remains one of the Hundred’s nastiest end-overs specialists because of his ability to bring all types of variations and cutters to the crease. His pairing with Archer makes for a lethal death-bowling combo. The left-armer has currently taken eight wickets this tournament.

Southern Brave Expected Playing 11

Leus du Plooy, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (wk), James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

WF vs SB Toss Prediction

The Welsh Fire elected to bowl first in both its previous match this year and last year’s Cardiff clash against the Southern Brave. They may try a different tactic to achieve better results this year after losing on both instances of batting second.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Sophia Gardens generally provides good assistance for seam bowlers early on. That may not last much longer than the powerplay with conditions likely to be better for batting than bowling. As the game progresses, batters will find value for their shots with true bounce and a quick outfield. The Welsh Fire posted 137 for eight in its previous home game at Cardiff.

You won’t have much to worry about regarding rain, with it only being at a four percent chance. Partly sunny and moderately warm conditions will greet the players on matchday.

WF vs SB: Who Will Win?

The Welsh Fire has not covered itself in glory with only one win across four league matches this year. The Southern Brave has at least been better than that, although not perfect either. The away side should have enough to get the better of their hosts.

Bet on Southern Brave to win.

WF vs SB win percentage stands at 56% in favor of SB.

Todays Match Prediction: Southern Brave to Win.