WEF vs SOB 21st Match Preview: Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, The Hundred Mens 2025. Welsh Fire will face Southern Brave in the The Hundred Mens 2025 clash at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Monday, August 18.
Welsh Fire are aiming to bounce back after two consecutive defeats, while Southern Brave look to continue their strong form in this year’s campaign.
Here’s a detailed preview of WEF vs SOB 21st Match 2025, including date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and winning prediction.
Match Details – WEF vs SOB, 21st Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, 21st Match |
| Date | 19 August 2025 |
| Time | 19:30 IST |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
WEF vs SOB 21st Match Preview and Team Analysis
Welsh Fire
Jonny Bairstow’s side is low on confidence after a heavy defeat to Oval Invincibles. Their batting relies on Bairstow’s aggressive starts, but support from Steven Smith and Tom Kohler-Cadmore will be crucial. Luke Wells and Saif Zaib must strengthen the middle order.
Bowling remains the biggest worry. Matt Henry and David Payne must strike early, while Chris Green and Paul Walter need to tighten things in the middle overs.
Key Players: Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, Matt Henry
Predicted XI (WEF): Jonny Bairstow (c & wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wells, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry
Southern Brave
James Vince’s team also lost to Oval Invincibles but remains a stronger unit overall. Vince, Jason Roy, and Leus du Plooy form a solid top order, while Laurie Evans and Hilton Cartwright add depth.
With Jofra Archer, Craig Overton, and Tymal Mills spearheading the bowling attack, Southern Brave have the firepower to bounce back strongly. Sophie Devine’s men also hold a 6-1 record against Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
Key Players: James Vince, Jason Roy, Jofra Archer
Predicted XI (SOU): James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (wk), James Coles, Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer
WEF vs SOB: Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
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Surface: Balanced with moderate scoring opportunities.
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Pacers: Early swing likely, with two-paced bounce.
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Spinners: Average assistance in middle overs.
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Avg First Innings Score: Around 150.
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Toss Prediction: Bowl first – Teams chasing have won 8 of 11 T20Is at this venue.
Weather Forecast – August 20
Cloudy conditions in Cardiff with temperatures between 10 and–22°C. No rain expected. Winds 15–20 km/h may assist seam bowlers.
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 PM | 17°C | 0% | 4 km/h | 0% |
| 06 PM | 15°C | 0% | 3 km/h | 0% |
WEF vs SOB Match Prediction: Welsh Fire Favored to Win
Welsh Fire’s poor form and lack of bowling depth put them under pressure. Southern Brave, despite recent losses, has more balance and a stronger record in this rivalry.
Prediction: Southern Brave to win against Welsh Fire in Match 21 of The Hundred Men’s 2025.
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