WEF vs SOB 21st Match Playing XI: Welsh Fire will host Southern Brave in the 21st match of the Men’s Hundred 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday.
Welsh Fire are struggling at the bottom of the table with three losses in their last four games, including a heavy defeat against Oval Invincibles. Skipper Jonny Bairstow will be desperate for a turnaround as the side looks to keep slim qualification hopes alive.
Southern Brave also lost their previous game against the Invincibles, but have dominated this fixture historically, winning six of the last seven meetings against Welsh Fire. James Vince’s men will be confident of bouncing back with their strong pace attack and power-packed batting lineup.
Let’s look at WEF vs SOB 21st Match Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
WEF vs SOB 21st Match Playing XI- The Hundred Mens 2025
| Welsh Fire Playing XI | Southern Brave Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow (c & wk) | James Vince (c) |
| Stephen Eskinazi | Leus du Plooy |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Jason Roy |
| Steven Smith | James Coles |
| Luke Wells | Laurie Evans (wk) |
| Saif Zaib | Hilton Cartwright |
| Paul Walter | Michael Bracewell |
| Chris Green | Jordan Thompson |
| David Payne | Craig Overton |
| Ajeet Dale | Tymal Mills |
| Matt Henry | Jofra Archer |
Key Players to Watch
Welsh Fire
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Jonny Bairstow – Scored a fluent 50 off 28 balls in the last game, the team’s most consistent batter this season.
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore – Aggressive striker who hit 31 off 16 in the previous outing.
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Matt Henry – Picked 2 wickets against Oval Invincibles and remains their best bowler with the new ball.
Southern Brave
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James Vince – The captain will look to anchor the innings and provide a strong start.
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Jofra Archer – Can trouble batters with pace and swing in the powerplay.
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Craig Overton – Bowled brilliantly last game with figures of 2/21 in his 20 balls.
WEF vs SOB 21st Match Team News
Welsh Fire need their top order of Bairstow, Eskinazi, and Smith to step up and build partnerships. Their bowling has been inconsistent, with Henry leading the attack but needing more support from Payne and Dale.
Southern Brave’s batting has misfired in recent games, but with Vince, Roy, and du Plooy, they have enough firepower. Their pace trio of Archer, Overton, and Mills makes them one of the most dangerous bowling sides in the competition.
No major injury concerns for either side.
WEF vs SOB Teams Full Squads
Welsh Fire:
Jonny Bairstow (c & wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, Adam Rossington, George Scrimshaw, David Willey
Southern Brave:
James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, George Garton, Alex Davies, Matthew Fisher
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