SB vs WF Match Prediction : 2nd Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition, 2026
SOB vs WEF Win Probability
55%
Southern Brave
45%
Welsh Fire
Southern Brave To Win, 1.75
The Welsh Fire have lost eight of their last 10 matches across seasons.
Welsh Fire are yet to register a victory at this venue.
Southern Brave possess a stronger and more experienced bowling attack.
SOB vs WEF Betting Tips
Tom Kohler-Cadmore to score over 17.5 runs
Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been one of Welsh Fire's most dependable batters, scoring 319 runs at an average of 25 in The Hundred. He has also carried good form into this tournament with a string of productive T20 performances. Given his aggressive approach at the top of the order, we are backing him to make another solid contribution.
Highest individual score Under 66.5
The Rose Bowl has generally offered a balanced surface where batters have needed to work hard for big scores. Only one of the last three matches played here has produced an individual innings exceeding 66 runs. With two quality bowling attacks in action, we expect that trend to continue.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Southern Brave
Welsh Fire
Southern Brave begin their latest Hundred campaign with a home fixture against Welsh Fire at The Rose Bowl on Wednesday. While both teams will be eager to start the tournament positively, Southern Brave appear to have the more complete squad, particularly with the ball. Welsh Fire boast plenty of batting firepower, but their bowling lacks the depth and experience needed to consistently challenge the stronger teams in the competition.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Record
Southern Brave have completely dominated this fixture, winning eight of the previous nine meetings between the two sides. Welsh Fire's only victory came several seasons ago, with Brave enjoying the upper hand ever since.za
Southern Brave 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
SB vs WF Team Previews
Southern Brave
Southern Brave endured a disappointing campaign last season, winning only four of their eight matches and narrowly missing out on the knockout stages. They will be determined to make a stronger start this year and have assembled a squad capable of challenging for the title.
Their greatest strength lies in their bowling attack. Chris Jordan leads an outstanding pace unit featuring Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, and Daniel Worrall, giving Southern Brave plenty of wicket-taking options throughout the innings. Adil Rashid remains one of the world's premier white-ball spinners and will be supported by all-rounders Saif Zaib and Nikhil Chaudhary in the middle overs.
The batting unit features several proven match-winners. David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Jamie Smith provide explosive stroke-play, while Marcus Stoinis offers valuable balance as a genuine all-rounder who can influence the game with both bat and ball. Although the batting may not have the same depth as some rivals, the quality at the top is more than capable of posting competitive totals.
Southern Brave Expected Playing 11
David Miller, Tom Abell, Marcus Stoinis, Nikhil Chaudhary, Saif Zaib, Tristan Stubbs, Jamie Smith, Michael Pepper (WK), Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
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Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire have struggled throughout the history of The Hundred and remain one of the competition's least successful franchises. They finished bottom of the table last season but will hope a fresh campaign brings improved fortunes.
The batting line-up is undoubtedly their biggest strength. Phil Salt, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Matthew Short are all naturally aggressive batters capable of dominating the powerplay, while Joe Root and Rachin Ravindra provide composure and stability through the middle overs. The all-round trio of Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, and Jordan Clarke adds further depth and versatility.
The bowling, however, remains a concern. Lockie Ferguson is the standout pace option, but there is limited international experience around him. The spin department also lacks a proven specialist capable of controlling the middle overs against quality batting line-ups, which could leave Welsh Fire vulnerable against Southern Brave's powerful hitters.
Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11
Phil Salt (C & WK), Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Jafer Chohan, Ben Kellaway
SB vs WF Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Rose Bowl generally provides a balanced surface that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. The seamers are likely to enjoy early movement with the new ball thanks to the healthy grass cover, but conditions become increasingly favourable for batting as the innings progresses.
Teams batting first should target a score in the region of 150, which would represent a competitive total. The weather forecast is excellent, with clear skies and pleasant temperatures expected throughout the evening.
SB vs WF : Who Will Win?
We are backing Southern Brave to make a winning start to their campaign. They boast an excellent record against Welsh Fire and have assembled one of the strongest bowling attacks in this year's competition. While Welsh Fire possess plenty of batting talent, their lack of bowling depth could prove costly against a well-balanced Southern Brave side.
Bet on Southern Brave to win.
SB vs WF win percentage stands at 56% in favor of SB.
