SRL vs SB Match Prediction : 5th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition, 2026
SRL vs SOB Win Probability
52%
Sunrisers Leeds
48%
Southern Brave
Sunrisers Leeds To Win, 1.85
The Southern Brave are yet to win a match at this venue.
Both teams are looking for their first match of the season and look pretty evenly matched.
Southern Brave lack quality all-round options lower down the batting order and that could cost them.
SRL vs SOB Betting Tips
Highest individual score Under 65.5
Although Headingley is generally a good batting venue, both teams boast quality bowling attacks capable of keeping the scoring in check. Only two of the last six matches played here have produced an individual score of 66 or more, and we expect that trend to continue.
Mitchell Marsh to score over 19.5 runs
Mitchell Marsh is making his Hundred debut this season and arrives in excellent form. He has scored at least 20 runs in eight of his last nine T20 innings, and we are backing him to make another strong contribution at the top of the order.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sunrisers Leeds
Southern Brave
Both Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave will be searching for their first win of the season when they meet in match number five of the ongoing Hundred competition. The two teams will face off on Saturday at Headingley in Leeds.
Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave Head-to-Head Record
The Sunrisers have dominated this fixture, winning four of the five previous meetings between the two sides. Southern Brave have managed just one victory.
Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave 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
SRL vs SB Team Previews
Sunrisers Leeds
Sunrisers Leeds suffered a comprehensive defeat against MI London in their opening fixture. The loss not only cost them valuable points but also dealt a significant blow to their net run rate. However, with the tournament still in its early stages, they will be confident of bouncing back.
The experienced opening partnership of Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton will once again be crucial. Marsh looked in excellent touch in the opening game, scoring a fluent 41 off just 27 deliveries despite ending up on the losing side. The middle order has a healthy blend of youth and experience, with Harry Brook and Zak Crawley expected to anchor the batting alongside Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, and Benny Howell.
The bowling attack will need to improve after an inconsistent performance in the opening match. Brydon Carse was the standout performer with two wickets, but he will require greater support from Nathan Ellis and Matthew Potts. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed proved expensive but remains a key figure and is expected to lead the spin attack once again.
Sunrisers Leeds Expected Playing 11
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Zak Crawley (C), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Benny Howell, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Potts, Abrar Ahmed
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Southern Brave
Like their opponents, Southern Brave endured a disappointing start to the season after losing their opening match against Welsh Fire. While the result was frustrating, there were enough positives for them to build on heading into this contest.
Ben McKinney and Jamie Smith are expected to continue as the opening pair after struggling against the new ball in the previous game. They will be eager to provide a stronger platform this time around. The middle order remains dangerous, featuring powerful hitters such as David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Thomas Rew, all of whom are capable of changing the course of a match in a matter of deliveries.
However, the lower middle order lacks depth, with Nikhil Chaudhary being the only genuine all-round option. Southern Brave's biggest strength lies in their bowling attack. Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, and Daniel Worrall form one of the strongest pace units in the competition, while Adil Rashid will once again lead the spin department.
Southern Brave Expected Playing 11
Ben McKinney, Jamie Smith (WK), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Thomas Rew, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (C), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Adil Rashid
SRL vs SB Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Headingley surface is expected to provide assistance to the seamers during the early stages of the innings, with good pace, bounce, and some movement on offer with the new ball. Once the ball softens, batting becomes considerably easier, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence.
Spinners are unlikely to receive significant turn and will need to rely on variations in pace and clever changes of line and length. Overcast conditions are forecast, with temperatures expected to remain below 20°C.
SRL vs SB : Who Will Win?
Both teams will be desperate to open their account after disappointing starts to the tournament. While this promises to be a closely contested encounter, we are backing Sunrisers Leeds to edge it. Their batting line-up appears deeper and more reliable, which could prove to be the decisive factor against Southern Brave.
Bet on Sunrisers Leeds to win.
SRL vs SB win percentage stands at 51% in favor of SRL.
