Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women Match Prediction | Playing XI, Dream11 Picks, Pitch Report, Weather Report and Fantasy Tips (The Hundred Women 2026)

Southern Brave Women will play against Welsh Fire Women in the second match of The Hundred Women 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Both teams have made some changes for the new season. They will start with new team combinations. Southern Brave Women are coming into this match with confidence as they were runners-up last season. Welsh Fire Women will play under their new captain Sophie Devine. They will look for a better performance this year. 

Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women Match Details | The Hundred Women 2026 

SB-Women vs WF-Women Head-to-Head Record | The Hundred Women

• Southern Brave Women: 6 wins
• Welsh Fire Women: 3 wins
• Total Matches Played: 9

Southern Brave Women have the advantage in head-to-head meetings against Welsh Fire Women. Out of nine matches played between these teams, Southern Brave Women have won six games, while Welsh Fire Women have won three. Both teams have new captains. The players are new, which may affect the result.

SB-W vs WF-W Recent Form | Last Five Meetings

Southern Brave Women have won their last two meetings against Welsh Fire Women. This gives them confidence while entering this match. Their batting unit has looked reliable. Their bowling attack has created pressure on opposition batters. 

Rose Bowl Southampton Pitch Report | The Hundred Women 2026

The Rose Bowl pitch is balanced and helps both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can get help in the first few overs because the ball may move off the pitch. Batters need to play carefully because early wickets are possible. The average first innings score is around 128 runs. Teams batting first have had slightly better results at the Rose Bowl.

Rose Bowl Venue Statistics | The Hundred Women 

The numbers show that batting first has a small advantage at the Rose Bowl. However, the pitch does not heavily favour one side. The performances of players will be more important. Fast bowlers have taken many wickets at this venue compared to spinners. This makes players like Lauren Bell, Isabelle Wong and Freya Kemp the best choices for a fantasy team.

Southampton Weather Report, July 22, 2026

The weather conditions in Southampton are expected to be good for cricket. The temperature will be around 13°C, with humidity 79%. There is only a 25% chance of rain. 

Cloudy weather can provide some help to fast bowlers during the early overs. Batters may need to be careful before playing attacking shots in the powerplay. The whole match is expected to go without any major interruption. 

Southern Brave-W vs Welsh Fire-W Probable Playing XI (The Hundred 2026)

Southern Brave Women Possible Playing XI

Welsh Fire Women Possible Playing XI

Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women Team Statistics Comparison

SB-W vs WF-W Key Players to Watch | The Hundred Women 2026

• Southern Brave Women: Laura Wolvaardt (Experienced top-order batter who can score runs at a good pace), Sophie Molineux (Can contribute with both bat and ball, making her a valuable fantasy player), and Lauren Bell (Dangerous with the new ball, which troubles the opposition batters). 
• Welsh Fire Women: Sophie Devine (Can change the game quickly with aggressive batting and useful bowling), Georgia Voll (Young batter who can provide quick runs at the top of the order) and Freya Kemp (left-arm pacer who can be best for conditions that offer ball movement). 

Southern Brave-W vs Welsh Fire-W Match Prediction

Southern Brave Women are more likely to win this match as they have a settled team with experienced bowlers. Their top-order batters like Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Lizelle Lee can score the best runs.

Welsh Fire Women have improved their team with some good players. Sophie Devine brings strong leadership to the team. But they may need some time to form good teamwork because they have many new players. Southern Brave Women have an advantage because their players know their roles better.

• Predicted Winner: Southern Brave Women
• Expected Winning Margin: Southern Brave-W to win by 15-25 runs or 4-6 wickets.

SB-Women vs WF-Women Dream11 Picks | The Hundred Women 2026

Southern Brave-W vs Welsh Fire-W Fantasy Tips

• Choose top-order batters because they have a better chance of scoring.
• Include all-rounders as they can earn points in multiple ways.
• Fast bowlers can be useful choices because the Rose Bowl surface usually provides benefits to them.
• Avoid selecting too many players from one team because both sides have good performers.

Also read- SOB vs WEF Match Prediction & Playing XI

FAQs

Who is expected to win the Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women match?

Southern Brave Women are more likely to win because they have a stronger overall balance.

What is the head-to-head record between SB-Women and WF-Women?

Both teams have met 9 times in the Hundred. Southern Brave Women have won 6 matches, while Welsh Fire Women have won 3 of them. 

Who is the captain of Southern Brave Women?

Sophie Molineux is the captain of Southern Brave Women for The Hundred Women 2026 season.

Who is the captain of Welsh Fire Women?

Sophie Devine leads Welsh Fire Women in the 2026 season.

What is the average first innings score at the Rose Bowl?

The average first innings score at the Rose Bowl is around 128 runs.

Which player is a good Dream11 captain choice for SB-W vs WF-W?

Laura Wolvaardt is a good Dream11 captain because she has been a consistent run scorer.