SOB vs OVI 19th Match Preview: Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, The Hundred Mens 2025. Southern Brave will face Oval Invincibles in the The Hundred Mens 2025 clash at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Monday, August 18.
Southern Brave are aiming to bounce back after two consecutive defeats, while Oval Invincibles look to continue their strong form in this year’s campaign.
Here’s a detailed preview of SOB vs OVI 19th Match 2025, including date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and winning prediction.
Match Details – SOB vs OVI, 19th Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, 19th Match |
| Date | 18 August 2025 |
| Time | 23:00 IST |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
SOB vs OVI 19th Match Preview and Team Analysis
Southern Brave
Southern Brave began the tournament with two wins but have since slipped to back-to-back defeats. Their batting faltered against Northern Superchargers with only Leus du Plooy (55) standing out, while James Vince and Jason Roy failed to fire.
The team still has depth in batting and firepower in bowling with Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, and Jordan Thompson providing quality options. They will be determined to bounce back on home turf.
Key Players:
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Leus du Plooy – Top scorer in the last game, a reliable middle-order anchor.
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Jofra Archer – New-ball strike bowler who can trouble any lineup.
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Tymal Mills – Left-arm pace threat with crucial wickets in recent games.
Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Leus du Plooy, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer
Oval Invincibles
Oval Invincibles come in with three wins from four games and a batting lineup firing on all cylinders. Jordan Cox was sensational with 86* off 29 balls in the last match, supported by Will Jacks and Sam Curran’s quick runs.
Their bowling looks equally strong with Tom Curran (4/15) and Jason Behrendorff (3/20) leading the charge. With balance across departments, OVL remain one of the toughest sides this season.
Key Players:
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Jordan Cox – Explosive batter, fresh from a match-winning knock.
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Tom Curran – All-rounder who starred with four wickets in the last game.
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Sam Curran – Contributes with both bat and ball, consistent performer.
Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XI:
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
SOB vs OVI: Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The pitch will offer pace with some swing under the lights but may also play slightly two-paced. Batting won’t be easy and a par score is expected around 140–145.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first – chasing teams have had more success here.
Weather Forecast – August 18
Cloudy skies with temperatures around 21°C in the evening. No rain expected, humidity rising later in the night.
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 PM | 21°C | 0% | 3.9 km/h | 42% |
| 09 PM | 18°C | 0% | 3.0 km/h | 28% |
SOB vs OVI Match Prediction: Oval Invincibles Favored to Win
Southern Brave have quality players but their recent defeats expose inconsistency. Oval Invincibles, with both batting power and bowling depth, look stronger and more balanced.
Prediction: Oval Invincibles to win the 19th Match of Men’s Hundred 2025.
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