SOB vs WEF The Hundred 2025: Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The Hundred Men 2025 is nearing its conclusion, and one of the final matches will see Southern Brave (SOB) take on Welsh Fire (WEF) at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Indian viewers can catch this contest live at 11:00 PM IST on Thursday, 28th August. While both teams have been eliminated from the tournament, this match offers an opportunity to build momentum and finish on a positive note.

Match Details: SOB vs WEF

Detail	Information
Series	The Hundred Men 2025
Match	Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Match 32
Date & Time	Thursday, 28th August 2025, 11:00 PM IST
Venue	The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Live Streaming	Fancode

Match Preview

Southern Brave have had a decent campaign with three wins, finishing fifth on the points table. However, their last game was a disappointing loss to London Spirit by 47 runs, where they couldn’t chase down a total of 185. While they have shown strong batting performances at home, wobbling against high-pressure targets continues to be an issue.

Welsh Fire’s journey has been tougher, marked by just one victory and finishing at the bottom of the table. They recently lost to Trent Rockets by three wickets, continuing a challenging campaign where consistency has eluded them.

Head-to-Head Record: SOB vs WEF

Matches Played	Southern Brave Wins	Welsh Fire Wins	No Result
8	6	1	1

Southern Brave dominate the head-to-head record against Welsh Fire, having won six of their eight encounters.

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: The Rose Bowl pitch favors batsmen, as seen in Southern Brave’s recent 161-run total batting first on this ground. The average first innings score at the venue this season stands at 134 runs. Spinners have found little help here without significant assistance, so pace bowlers will play an important role.
Weather Report: Weather forecasts predict a 32% chance of rain, implying some risk of interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover around 26°C with 57% humidity, conditions generally comfortable for cricket.

Probable Playing 11

Southern Brave (SOB) Playing 11

1. James Vince (c), 2. Leus du Plooy, 3. Jason Roy, 4. James Coles, 5. Laurie Evans (wk), 6. Michael Bracewell, 7. Hilton Cartwright, 8. Jordan Thompson, 9. Craig Overton, 10. Jofra Archer, 11. Reece Topley

Welsh Fire (WEF) Playing 11

1. Stephen Eskinazi, 2. Steven Smith, 3. Jonny Bairstow (wk), 4. Tom Abell (c), 5. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 6. Ben Kellaway, 7. Saif Zaib, 8. Chris Green, 9. David Payne, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Riley Meredith

Who Will Win Today's Match? (AI Prediction)

Looking at the form, squad balance, and head-to-head history, Southern Brave enter this match as favorites. Their strong batting core with Vince, Roy, and du Plooy, backed by world-class bowlers like Jofra Archer and Reece Topley, gives them the upper hand.

Welsh Fire, despite having international stars like Steve Smith and Jonny Bairstow, have lacked consistency and depth in both batting and bowling. Unless they produce something extraordinary, it will be difficult to overcome Southern Brave at their home ground.

AI Prediction: Southern Brave are likely to win this contest.

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