Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Today Match Prediction

Q: Who will win Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire today?

Southern Brave are our favourites thanks to their outstanding bowling attack and dominant head-to-head record.

Q: What is the best betting tip for SB vs WF?

Southern Brave to win is the strongest pre-match selection, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore over 17.5 runs also offers value.

Q: What is the toss prediction for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire?

The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first, with chasing generally offering the better conditions.

Q: Who are the key players in SB vs WF?

Jofra Archer, Marcus Stoinis, Phil Salt and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are the players to watch.

Written by Raja Babu 21 Jul 2026

Prediction Southern Brave to Win

SB vs WF win percentage stands at 56% in favour of Southern Brave.

Key reasons:

Southern Brave have won eight of the last nine meetings against Welsh Fire.
Their bowling attack is significantly stronger and more experienced.
Welsh Fire have lost eight of their last ten Hundred matches.

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SB vs WF Betting Tips

Match Winner: Southern Brave

Southern Brave have dominated this rivalry, winning eight of the previous nine meetings against Welsh Fire. Their bowling attack is among the strongest in The Hundred, featuring Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Adil Rashid. Playing at home only strengthens their chances.

₹1,000 Bet - Returns ₹1,750 1.75

Tom Kohler-Cadmore to Score Over 17.5 Runs

Tom Kohler-Cadmore remains one of Welsh Fire's most reliable batters. He has consistently scored runs in The Hundred and arrives in good T20 form. Given his aggressive approach at the top of the order, backing him to clear 17.5 runs looks like a solid play.

₹1,000 Bet - Returns ₹1,830 1.83

Highest Individual Score Under 66.5

The Rose Bowl has traditionally rewarded disciplined bowling rather than huge individual innings. With two quality pace attacks on show, another match where no batter reaches 67 runs looks likely.

₹1,000 Bet - Returns ₹1,880 1.88

Match details

Item	Details
Match	Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Match 2
Series	The Hundred Men's Competition 2026
Date	22 July 2026
Venue	The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Format	The Hundred

Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire prediction

Southern Brave begin another Hundred campaign with one of the strongest squads in the tournament. Their bowling attack is packed with international quality, while experienced finishers such as David Miller, Marcus Stoinis and Tristan Stubbs give them enough firepower to post or chase competitive totals.

Welsh Fire possess plenty of batting talent through Phil Salt, Joe Root and Matthew Short, but questions remain about the consistency of their bowling attack. Unless they can find early wickets, containing Southern Brave's powerful lineup could prove difficult.

Prediction: Southern Brave to win.

Pitch report

The Rose Bowl generally provides one of the fairest batting surfaces in English white-ball cricket. Fast bowlers often enjoy movement with the new ball before conditions become much better for stroke-making.

Teams chasing have enjoyed success here in recent Hundred matches, while a first-innings score of around 150-160 should provide a competitive contest. The weather forecast looks excellent with no significant threat of rain.

Key players

Southern Brave

Jofra Archer: One of the quickest bowlers in world cricket and a genuine wicket-taking threat with the new ball.
Marcus Stoinis: A proven match-winner capable of contributing with both bat and ball.

Welsh Fire

Tom Kohler-Cadmore: The most consistent batter in the Welsh Fire lineup and an excellent top-batter option.
Phil Salt: An explosive opener capable of changing the game inside the Powerplay.

Probable playing XIs

Southern Brave probable XI

David Miller, Tom Abell, Marcus Stoinis, Nikhil Chaudhary, Saif Zaib, Tristan Stubbs, Jamie Smith, Michael Pepper (wk), Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Welsh Fire probable XI

Phil Salt (c & wk), Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Jafer Chohan, Ben Kellaway.

Why Southern Brave are the better pick

Southern Brave look better balanced across every department. Their pace attack, led by Archer and Jordan, is capable of taking wickets throughout the innings, while Adil Rashid remains one of the world's premier white-ball spinners.

Welsh Fire certainly have enough batting quality to stay competitive, but their bowling lacks the same depth. Against an experienced Southern Brave lineup, that could prove decisive once again.