WEF vs SOB The Hundred 2025: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

The 21st match of The Hundred Men’s 2025 will see Welsh Fire (WEF) locking horns with Southern Brave (SOB) at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are struggling with inconsistency this season and will be desperate to get back on track.

Match Details: WEF vs SOB

Series	The Hundred Men 2025
Fixture	Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave
Match Number	21
Date & Time	Wednesday, 20 August; 7:30PM IST
Venue	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Live Streaming	Fancode

Match Preview

Welsh Fire are enduring a tough season with only one win to their name, sitting at the bottom of the points table. In their last outing, they were completely outplayed by Oval Invincibles, failing to chase 226 and being bowled out for just 143 in 93 balls.

Southern Brave, meanwhile, started well but are currently facing a dip in form with three consecutive losses. Their latest defeat came against the Invincibles, where they couldn’t defend 134 and lost by seven wickets. Despite this, Brave are in a better position than Fire, standing fourth on the table with two wins and three defeats.

Pitch & Weather Report: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Pitch Report: The Sophia Gardens pitch usually provides balance between bat and ball. Batters can score freely if they settle in, but the large boundaries demand patience and strike rotation. Pacers can get movement early on, while spinners are expected to find some turn later in the innings.
Weather Report: The weather in Cardiff is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 13°C to 21°C. Conditions may help seam bowlers during the powerplay.

Head-to-Head Stats: WEF vs SOB

Matches	SOB Wins	WEF Wins	Tie	NR
4	4	0	0	0

Southern Brave have completely dominated Welsh Fire in head-to-head encounters, winning all four matches so far.

Probable Playing 11

Welsh Fire (WEF) Playing 11

1. Stevie Eskinazi, 2. Steven Smith, 3. Jonny Bairstow, 4. Luke Wells, 5. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 6. Saif Zaib, 7. Paul Walter, 8. Chris Green, 9. David Payne, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Ajeet Dale

Southern Brave (SOB) Playing 11

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

Best Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: WEF vs SOB

Wicketkeeper: 1. Jonny Bairstow
Batters: 1. Steven Smith, 2. Jason Roy, 3. Leus du Plooy (C), 4. James Vince
All-rounders: 1. Michael Bracewell, 2. Chris Green, 3. James Coles
Bowlers: 1. Matt Henry, 2. Tymal Mills, 3. Jofra Archer (VC)
Captain: Leus du Plooy
Vice-Captain: Jofra Archer

Best My11Circle Fantasy Team Prediction: WEF vs SOB

Wicketkeeper: 1. Jonny Bairstow (C)
Batters: 1. Steven Smith, 2. Hilton Cartwright, 3. Leus du Plooy, 4. James Vince (VC)
All-rounders: 1. Michael Bracewell, 2. Luke Wells
Bowlers: 1. Matt Henry, 2. Chris Green, 3. Craig Overton, 4. Jofra Archer
Captain: Jonny Bairstow
Vce-Captain: James Vince

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

Looking at the current form, Southern Brave hold a slight edge over Welsh Fire. Their pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills, could exploit the conditions in Cardiff. However, if Jonny Bairstow or Steven Smith fires, Welsh Fire can cause an upset.

AI Prediction: Southern Brave to win the match against Welsh Fire.