SOB-W vs WEF-W 32nd Match Playing XI: The Hundred Women’s 2025 continues as Southern Brave Women face Welsh Fire Women in the 32nd match at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on August 28 at 7:30 PM IST.
Southern Brave Women have been flawless this season, winning all 7 matches so far. Their bowlers, led by Lauren Bell, Sophie Devine, and Mady Villiers, have been outstanding, consistently breaking partnerships. With batters like Maia Bouchier and Laura Wolvaardt in form, they remain the strongest side in the competition.
Welsh Fire Women, on the other hand, have endured a disappointing campaign with just 1 win in 7 games. Despite some sparks from Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, and Jess Jonassen, their batting has been inconsistent. The bowlers—Shabnim Ismail and Freya Davies—have shown fight, but the team struggles to finish games.
The Rose Bowl pitch is batting-friendly, with an average 1st innings score of 134 this season. Anything above 140 will be highly competitive. Teams batting first have had more success here, making the toss crucial.
Let’s look at SOB-W vs WEF-W 32nd Match Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads
SOB-W vs WEF-W 32nd Match Playing XI- The Hundred Womens 2025
| Southern Brave Women Playing XI | Welsh Fire Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Maia Bouchier | Sophia Dunkley |
| Danielle Wyatt-Hodge | Tammy Beaumont (c) |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Hayley Matthews |
| Sophie Devine | Jess Jonassen |
| Freya Kemp | Georgia Elwiss |
| Chloe Tryon | Sarah Bryce (wk) |
| Georgia Adams (c) | Alex Griffiths |
| Mady Villiers | Georgia Davis |
| Rhianna Southby (wk) | Shabnim Ismail |
| Lauren Bell | Freya Davies |
| Tilly Corteen-Coleman | Katie Levick |
Key Players to Watch
Southern Brave Women
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Maia Bouchier – Consistent opener with solid starts in every match.
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Laura Wolvaardt – Anchored the innings with 56 runs in the last match.
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Lauren Bell – Pace spearhead, economical, and a wicket-taker in powerplays.
Welsh Fire Women
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Sophia Dunkley – Aggressive top-order batter, vital for a good start.
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Hayley Matthews – All-rounder who can turn the game with bat and ball.
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Shabnim Ismail – Experienced pacer, controls runs and strikes in key moments.
SOB-W vs WEF-W 32nd Match Team News
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Southern Brave Women: Unbeaten so far, no major changes expected. Skipper Georgia Adams may continue with the winning combination.
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Welsh Fire Women: Struggling with consistency, but likely to stick with their senior players for the final league match.
SOB-W vs WEF-W Teams Full Squads
Southern Brave Women Squad: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (c), Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby (wk), Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Welsh Fire Women Squad: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (c), Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Bryce (wk), Alex Griffiths, Georgia Davis, Shabnim Ismail, Freya Davies, Katie Levick
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