WF vs SB Match Prediction : 19th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition, 2026
WEF vs SOB Win Probability
55%
Welsh Fire
45%
Southern Brave
Welsh Fire To Win, 1.85
Welsh Fire possess one of the strongest batting line-ups in the competition.
Four of the last six matches played here have been won by the team batting first.
Both sides have good recent form but we think Welsh Fire is the better balanced side
WEF vs SOB Betting Tips
Southern Brave total runs before fall of 1st wicket Under 18.5 runs
Southern Brave's opening pair has struggled to provide solid starts this season. They have lost their first wicket before reaching 19 runs in four of their last five matches, and we are backing another early breakthrough.
Nikhil Chaudhary to score under 15.5 runs
Nikhil Chaudhary hasn't been at his best this season, managing just 51 runs at an average of 13. He has failed to cross the 15-run mark in each of his last three innings, and we expect his lean run with the bat to continue.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Welsh Fire
Southern Brave
Welsh Fire will be aiming to strengthen their position in the top three when they host Southern Brave in Match No. 19 of the ongoing The Hundred competition. The two teams will meet on Monday at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Head-to-Head Record
Of the last 10 meetings between these teams, Southern Brave have won eight, while Welsh Fire have managed just two victories.
Welsh Fire 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
WF vs SB Team Previews
Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire have been one of the most consistent teams this season, winning three of their four matches so far. They currently occupy second place on the points table and will be eager to consolidate their position with another victory.
The team is expected to continue with Joe Root and Phil Salt at the top of the order. Root was in sublime touch on Saturday, scoring a match-winning half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a comfortable chase. Rachin Ravindra remains the team's leading run-scorer and continues to be a key figure in the middle order. He will be supported by Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Asa Tribe, while Marco Jansen and Ben Kellaway provide valuable depth as all-rounders. Jansen has also impressed with the ball, claiming four wickets so far this season.
The pace attack has been one of Welsh Fire's biggest strengths, with Jansen partnering Lockie Ferguson, Chris Woakes, and Sam Cook. While the squad lacks a specialist spinner, they have enough bowling variety to trouble any batting line-up.
Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11
Joe Root, Phil Salt (C & WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson
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Southern Brave
After a difficult start to the campaign, Southern Brave have turned things around impressively and head into this fixture on the back of consecutive victories.
Their latest success came against London Spirit in a thrilling contest on Saturday. Jamie Smith has been the standout performer at the top of the order and currently leads the team's run-scoring charts. He will once again open alongside Ben McKinney. The middle order boasts plenty of firepower through Tristan Stubbs and David Miller, both of whom are capable of changing the course of a match within a few overs. The all-round trio of Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali, and Nikhil Chaudhary provides additional batting depth and balance.
Stoinis has also been exceptional with the ball, leading the team's wicket charts with nine scalps. He will be supported by Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, and Luke Wood in the pace attack, while Adil Rashid continues to play a crucial role during the middle overs as the lead spinner.
Southern Brave Expected Playing 11
Jamie Smith (WK), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (C), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid
WF vs SB Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
We are expecting a balanced surface that should provide assistance to both batters and bowlers. The seamers are likely to enjoy some movement through the air and off the pitch with the new ball, making the opening overs particularly important. Batters will need to spend some time at the crease before playing their shots freely, while the spinners should find increasing assistance as the ball gets older. A first-innings total of around 160 should be competitive.
The weather is expected to remain cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees.
WF vs SB : Who Will Win?
We are backing Welsh Fire to win this match. They have looked one of the most complete teams in the tournament, performing consistently with both bat and ball. While Southern Brave have rediscovered some momentum and boast an impressive head-to-head record in this fixture, Welsh Fire's stronger batting unit and current form give them the edge. Nevertheless, this has all the ingredients of a closely fought contest.
Bet on Welsh Fire to win.
WF vs SB win percentage stands at 51% in favor of WF.
