SB vs WF Match Prediction | Playing XI, Dream11 Picks, Pitch Report, Weather Report and Fantasy Tips (The Hundred 2026)
Southern Brave will play against Welsh Fire in the second match of The Hundred Men’s 2026 season. Both teams have strong squads with experienced players. Southern Brave have good options in both batting and bowling. Welsh Fire will hope their new squad can perform well against them.
- Southern Brave Captain: Chris Jordan
- Welsh Fire Captain: Phil Salt
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Match Details | The Hundred 2026
| Field | Details |
| Match | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire |
| Tournament | The Hundred 2026 |
| Match Number | 2 |
| Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Rose Bowl, Southampton |
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Record | The Hundred
- Total Matches: 9
- Southern Brave Wins: 8
- Welsh Fire Wins: 1
Southern Brave have been the stronger team against Welsh Fire. Both teams have played 9 matches in The Hundred. Southern Brave have won 8 matches, and Welsh Fire have won only 1 match. It is clear that Southern Brave has been dominating Welsh Fire. However, Welsh Fire have improved their squad for the new season. They are ready to break records.
SB vs WF Recent Form | Last Five Meetings
| Date | Result |
| 28 August 2025 | Southern Brave won by 4 runs |
| 20 August 2025 | Southern Brave won by 4 runs |
| 14 August 2024 | No Result |
| 5 August 2024 | Southern Brave won by 42 runs |
| 12 August 2023 | Southern Brave won by 9 wickets |
Recent performances also give Southern Brave a slight advantage. They have won three of their last five matches, while Welsh Fire could only win one. But matches have been very close. This shows Welsh Fire has the ability to win a match if the players perform a little better.
Rose Bowl Southampton Pitch Report
The Rose Bowl is known as a balanced cricket ground. Batters can score big hits because the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The average first innings score in The Hundred at this ground is around 142 runs. A score above 150 runs is usually a good total. Teams have also scored 160+ runs at this venue.
Fast bowlers can get help with the new ball. Evening conditions can help fast bowlers get some ball movement. Spinners can get wickets in the later overs as the pitch gets slower during the match.
Rose Bowl Venue Statistics
| Stat | Record |
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Won Batting First | 43% |
| Won Bowling First | 57% |
| Average First Innings Score | 142 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 129 |
| Highest Team Total | 201/3 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 152/6 |
Southampton Weather Report, July 22, 2026
The weather looks good for cricket. The temperature will be around 26°C during the day. It will become cooler in the evening. The chance of rain is only 10%. Humidity will be around 55%. The weather conditions are perfect for the match. The complete match is expected to go on without any major interruptions.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Probable Playing XI, The Hundred (Match 2)
Southern Brave Possible Playing XI
| Player | Role |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Thomas Rew | Batter |
| David Miller | Middle Order Batter |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Tom Abell | Batter |
| Chris Jordan (C) | Fast Bowling All-rounder |
| Adil Rashid | Spinner |
| Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
| Luke Wood | Fast Bowler |
| Saif Zaib | All-rounder |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | All-rounder |
Welsh Fire Possible Playing XI
| Player | Role |
| Phil Salt (C) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jordan Cox | Batter |
| Joe Root | Top Order Batter |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Batter |
| Asa Tribe | Batter |
| Marco Jansen | Fast Bowling All-rounder |
| Chris Woakes | Fast Bowling All-rounder |
| Lockie Ferguson | Fast Bowler |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder |
| Sam Cook | Fast Bowler |
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Team Statistics
| Metric | Southern Brave | Welsh Fire |
| Runs | 29600.00% | 28800.00% |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 1973.00% | 2057.00% |
| Boundary Percentage | 58.11% | 48.61% |
| Dot Ball Percentage | 40.80% | 34.33% |
These stats show that Southern Brave like to play attacking cricket. They focus on scoring runs quickly. Welsh Fire focuses more on playing without any risk. They rely on forming strong partnerships.
SB vs WF Key Players to Watch | The Hundred 2026, Match 2
- Southern Brave: Marcus Stoinis (Scoring quick runs in the middle order), Jofra Archer (Can take wickets with the new ball) and Chris Jordan (Experienced fast bowler who performs well in pressure situations).
- Welsh Fire: Phil Salt (Most aggressive opening batter in T20 cricket), Joe Root (Brings experience and stability to the batting order) and Marco Jansen (An important all-rounder whose left-arm pace can trouble batters).
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Team Comparison
| Category | Southern Brave | Welsh Fire | Better Team |
| Opening Batting | Jamie Smith, Thomas Rew | Phil Salt, Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire |
| Top Order | David Miller, Tom Abell | Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra | Welsh Fire |
| Middle Order | Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan | Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Short | Southern Brave |
| All-rounders | Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan | Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes | Equal |
| Pace Attack | Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Luke Wood | Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Marco Jansen | Southern Brave |
| Spin Attack | Adil Rashid | Matthew Short | Southern Brave |
| Wicketkeeper | Jamie Smith | Phil Salt | Equal |
| Overall Balance | Strong bowling attack | Strong batting unit | Southern Brave |
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Match Prediction | The Hundred 2026
Southern Brave scored more runs through boundaries. Welsh Fire have one advantage with their batting. Their batters score more runs before getting out. They form better partnerships in matches.
The Rose Bowl pitch helps teams bowling first. Fast bowlers have taken many wickets at this ground. Southern Brave have strong fast bowlers like Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan and Luke Wood. Southern Brave have a slight advantage with their experienced bowlers and attacking batting.
- Predicted Winner: Southern Brave
- Predicted Winning Margin: Southern Brave to win by 10-20 runs or 4-6 wickets.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Dream11 Picks (July 22, 2026)
| Role | Player |
| Captain | Marcus Stoinis |
| Vice-Captain | Phil Salt |
| Wicketkeeper | Jamie Smith |
| Batter | Joe Root |
| Batter | David Miller |
| Batter | Jordan Cox |
| All-rounder | Marcus Stoinis |
| All-rounder | Marco Jansen |
| Bowler | Jofra Archer |
| Bowler | Adil Rashid |
| Bowler | Lockie Ferguson |
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Fantasy Tips
- Pick at least two all-rounders because they can score points with both bat and ball.
- Include two or three fast bowlers as pace bowlers have taken 61% of the wickets at this venue.
- Choose top-order batters because they get the maximum number of balls.
- Wait for the toss before making your final Dream11 team.
FAQs
Who is expected to win the Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire match?
Southern Brave are expected to win because they have a stronger bowling attack.
What is the head-to-head record between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire?
Southern Brave have won 8 of the 9 matches played against Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
What is the average first innings score at the Rose Bowl?
The average first innings score at the Rose Bowl in The Hundred is 142 runs.
Should teams bat or bowl first at the Rose Bowl?
Teams generally prefer to bowl first because 57% of the matches at this venue have been won by the chasing team.
Who is the best Dream11 captain choice for SB vs WF?
Marcus Stoinis is the best captain choice for fantasy cricket.
Which team has the stronger bowling attack in SB vs WF?
Southern Brave have the stronger bowling attack with players like Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Luke Wood and Adil Rashid.