The Hundred Men Competition 2026 | 03-Aug-2026 11:00 PM | Sophia Gardens
WEF 116/4 (15.5)
SOU 115/8 (16.4)
Welsh Fire won by 6 wkts
Last Wicket:Jordan Cox c Chris Jordan b Jofra Archer 6(8) - 70/4
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave
Southern Brave — Innings 1 (115/8 in 10 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith (wk) c Phil Salt b Sam Cook | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben McKinney c Phil Salt b Chris Woakes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nikhil Chaudhary c Phil Salt b Sam Cook | 18 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 78.26 | |
| Marcus Stoinis c Lockie Ferguson b Sam Cook | 55 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 141.03 | |
| Tristan Stubbs b Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Moeen Ali c Root b Rachin Ravindra | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| David Miller c Lockie Ferguson b Matthew Short | 21 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 123.53 | |
| Chris Jordan (c) not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Jofra Archer c Marco Jansen b Matthew Short | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 | |
| Luke Wood not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 115 | 8 wkts, 10 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Sam Cook | 2 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 1.5 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 18 |
| Matthew Short | 0.5 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith & Ben McKinney | 1 | 3 |
| Jamie Smith & Nikhil Chaudhary | 1 | 4 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Nikhil Chaudhary | 43 | 42 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Tristan Stubbs | 16 | 14 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Moeen Ali | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis & David Miller | 27 | 17 |
| Chris Jordan & David Miller | 20 | 16 |
| Chris Jordan & Jofra Archer | 6 | 2 |
| Chris Jordan & Luke Wood | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben McKinney | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Jamie Smith | 0.7 | 2 |
| 3 | Nikhil Chaudhary | 4.9 | 45 |
| 4 | Tristan Stubbs | 6.3 | 61 |
| 5 | Moeen Ali | 6.4 | 61 |
| 6 | Marcus Stoinis | 8.1 | 88 |
| 7 | David Miller | 9.7 | 108 |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | 9.9 | 114 |
Welsh Fire — Innings 2 (116/4 in 9.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) c Chris Jordan b Jofra Archer | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Matthew Short not out | 60 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 146.34 | |
| Joe Root c Ben McKinney b Chris Jordan | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 85 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c Jofra Archer b Adil Rashid | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jordan Cox c Chris Jordan b Jofra Archer | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore not out | 23 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 121.05 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 116 | 4 wkts, 9.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 1.5 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
| Chris Jordan | 2 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 11.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Matthew Short | 4 | 6 |
| Root & Matthew Short | 56 | 43 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Matthew Short | 1 | 3 |
| Jordan Cox & Matthew Short | 9 | 12 |
| Kohler-Cadmore & Matthew Short | 46 | 32 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 0.6 | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Root | 4.9 | 60 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | 5.2 | 61 |
| 4 | Jordan Cox | 6.4 | 70 |
Match Info
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men Competition 2026 |
| Time | 03-Aug-2026 11:00 PM |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens Cardiff |
| Seating Capacity | 15000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave (WEF vs SOB)
Welsh Fire will face Southern Brave in a thrilling match on 03-Aug-2026 in The Hundred Men Competition 2026. The match will be played at Sophia Gardens at 11:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report for WEF vs SOB Match 19 Match
Pitch is pretty good place for the batters to get a big score for themselves as the ball comes easily onto the bat. It’s difficult to chase anything more than 200 hence batting first makes sense.
Sophia Gardens Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Cardiff, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 23°C on the match day with 58% humidity and 28.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 36% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Welsh Fire is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Southern Brave remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in The Hundred Men Competition 2026.
The pitch at Sophia Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Welsh Fire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Southern Brave will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Welsh Fire batting and Southern Brave bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Welsh Fire showcase its strengths, or will Southern Brave pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 03-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
