Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SOB vs WEF, The Hundred Men 2022, Match 1

Defending champions Southern Brave will take on Welsh Fire in the opening encounter of the 2022 The Hundred competition. Southern Brave were the side to beat in the previous edition and they will be looking to emulate their performances in the upcoming season as well.

Welsh Fire will also look to have a good start to the new edition and they will back themselves to beat the defending champions. Both teams faced each other twice during the last competition and won one match each. As a result, the team winning the upcoming match will gain an upper hand in the head-to-head record.

SOB vs WEF Match Details

Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Date and Time – August 3, 11:30 PM IST

Where to watch live – Fancode

SOB vs WEF Pitch Report

The wicket at the Rose Bowl is expected to be good for batting with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Bowlers will need to vary their line and lengths to get successful. The skipper winning the toss might choose to bowl first and chase the total later on.

Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave:

Quinton de Kock (wk), James Vince (c), Alex Davies, Joe Weatherley, Marcus Stoinis, Ross Whiteley, Chris Jordan, George Garton, Dan Moriarty, Tymal Mills, Craig Overton.

Welsh Fire:

Jonny Bairstow (c & wk), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Sam Hain, Joe Clarke, Matt Critchley, Josh Cobb, Adam Zampa, Jake Ball, Naseem Shah.

SOB vs WEF Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Jonny Bairstow:

Welsh Fire skipper Jonny Bairstow will be looking to have a good outing with the bat in the tournament opener. The right-handed batter was in good touch during the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa and will want to perform well against the defending champions as well.

Probable best bowler of the match

Chris Jordan:

England’s premier pacer in shortest international version of the game, Chris Jordan had a couple of good outings against India recently and he will want to bring his current form in the Hundred competition as well. Jordan can nail the yorkers in the death overs and it can come in handy for his side Southern Brave.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.