The 21st match of The Hundred Men’s 2025 sees Welsh Fire taking on Southern Brave at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Welsh Fire have struggled through the season winning just one of their four matches, leaving them anchored at the bottom of the table. Southern Brave have shown better form with two wins from five, sitting fourth. Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win, with the Braves having the upper hand historically.
WL- M vs SB- M Win Probability - The Hundred Mens 21st Match
25%
75%
Welsh Fire
Southern Brave
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave 21st Match Details
| Match | The Hundred 2025 Mens- 21st Match |
| Date | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
| Time | 19:30 PM (IST), 03:00 PM (Local) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | Sony Liv & Fan Code |
Welsh Fire- M vs Southern Brave- M Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
Southern Brave hold a dominant head-to-head edge, winning 5 of the 6 meetings. Brady have better recent form and a stronger, more balanced squad. Welsh Fire rely heavily on Bairstow, who is supported by a middling batting line-up needing improvement. Southern Brave’s batting depth, spearheaded by James Vince and Jason Roy, alongside a disciplined pace attack led by Tymal Mills and Jofra Archer, provides confidence. Historically, teams bowling first at Sophia Gardens have prevailed, a factor that may influence the toss decision. The Braves are primed to continue their winning run.Welsh Fire- M vs Southern Brave-M Head to Head
| Total Match Played | 06 |
| Welsh Fire- M Won | 01 |
| Southern Brave- M Won | 05 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
Welsh Fire- M vs Southern Brave- M Teams Preview (Top Players to Bet)
Welsh Fire
The Fire’s batting series relies on Jonny Bairstow’s top form with 176 runs in four innings. Stephen Eskinazi and Steven Smith provide experience while Tom Kohler Cadmore likely keeps wicket. The bowling attack is led by David Payne and Matt Henry, with Chris Green handling spin duties. The side needs improvements in middle-order and bowling support for Bairstow to succeed.WF- M Probable Playing XI-
Tom Abell (C), Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler Cadmore (WK), Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry Top Player to Bet On- Jonny Bairstow & Steven SmithSouthern Brave
Southern Brave boasts an experienced and in-form lineup with James Vince captaining. Jason Roy and Leus du Plooy provide firepower at the top. Laurie Evans contributes both behind the stumps and with the bat. Pace spearheaded by Tymal Mills and Craig Overton bolsters their bowling, backed by Jofra Archer’s consistency.SB- M Probable Playing XI-
James Vince (C), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer Top Player to Bet On- Tymal Mills & James Vince.WF vs SB Weather & Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens offers a balanced pitch that supports batsmen early with true bounce and a second-half where spinners gain advantage. The weather will be overcast with temperature around 18°C, high humidity, and strong winds. Rain is forecast but conditions are expected to hold for the match.WF vs SB Dream11 Teams
- Wicket-keeper- Laurie Evans, Jonny Bairstow
- Batter– Jason Roy, Steven Smith, Leus du Plooy
- All-rounder- Chris Green, Paul Walter, Michael Bracewell
- Bowler- Tymal Mills, Matt Henry, Jofra Archer
