Southern Brave enter this fixture as slight favourites at 53% win probability, boosted by back-to-back victories and Jofra Archer’s sensational 4/9 in their most recent outing. Welsh Fire, sitting second in the table, are no easy target, Joe Root’s unbeaten 58 powered them to a seven-wicket win last time out, and Rachin Ravindra adds genuine all-round depth. This Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave match prediction covers pitch report, weather, playing XI, head-to-head records, and fantasy cricket tips to sharpen your pre-match analysis. Expect a tight contest at Sophia Gardens tonight.

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Match Details

 

Match

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | 19th Match | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026

Date

03/08/2026 (Monday)

Time

BDT 11:30 PM / PKT 10:30 PM / INR 11:00 PM

Format

The Hundred

Venue

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Recent Performance

Welsh Fire – L W W L W,  Southern Brave – L L L W W

WF vs SB The Hundred 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info

 

Fans across the globe can tune in to catch this Hundred fixture through their regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.

  • Pakistan: Tapmad (Streaming), A Sports HD (TV)
  • India: FanCode (Streaming), Sony Sports Network (TV)
  • Bangladesh: FanCode (Streaming), Sony Sports Network (TV)
  • United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket & NOW (TV/Streaming), BBC Two & BBC iPlayer (Select matches)
  • USA & Canada: Willow TV, DAZN
  • Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports & Kayo Sports (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
  • Sri Lanka: FanCode (Streaming), Sony Sports Network / Dialog TV (TV)
  • Nepal: FanCode (Streaming), Sony Sports Network (TV)
  • MENA: beIN Sports / beIN Sports Connect, Cricbuzz TV
  • Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Toss Prediction

 

Welsh Fire are predicted to win the toss and elect to bat first at Sophia Gardens. Cardiff pitches tend to favour chasing sides as dew settles under lights, but Fire’s batting depth makes a solid first-innings total a viable strategy. If dew is significant, it could tip the match decisively in the favour of the side batting second.

 

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

 

The Sophia Gardens surface in Cardiff generally offers a true batting track with even bounce and good pace in the early stages. Spinners can extract some purchase as the innings progresses, while pacers find the new ball helpful. Totals in the region of 140–160 are typical here, and teams batting second have benefited from dew in evening fixtures. The pitch report for this WF vs SB clash suggests batting first carries risk if the surface assists bowlers early.

 

Weather Report

 

Cardiff’s August evenings are mild, with temperatures expected around 17–19°C. Cloud cover is likely, which could assist the swing bowlers during the powerplay. Dew is a realistic factor in the second innings, softening the ball and reducing grip for spinners and seamers alike. Teams will factor this heavily into their tactical decisions — a team defending a total will need to work quickly before conditions shift.

WF vs SB Head-to-Head Records

 

Matches Played

11

Welsh Fire Won

2

Southern Brave Won

8

Tied

0

No Result

1

First-ever Fixture

July 27, 2021

Most-recent Fixture

July 22, 2026

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Team Preview & Squads

 

Welsh Fire

 

Captain Phil Salt is a destructive top-order enforcer who sets the tone with aggressive intent from ball one. His powerplay acceleration makes him Welsh Fire’s primary catalyst at the top of the order, and he is tipped as both the predicted top scorer and biggest six-hitter for the side tonight.

 

With Joe Root in brilliant form, fresh from a match-winning unbeaten 58 against Birmingham Phoenix, the batting structure looks composed and dependable. Root provides the anchor role in the middle order, allowing the hitters around him to play freely. Rachin Ravindra further strengthens the XI with genuine all-round capability, offering runs and wickets in equal measure.

 

The bowling attack relies on Lockie Ferguson’s express pace as the chief threat, backed up by Marco Jansen’s left-arm angle and Chris Woakes’s experience. This WF vs SB preview suggests Welsh Fire have the firepower to post 150-plus, but their bowling must stay disciplined against a dangerous Brave middle order.

 

Welsh Fire Squad: 

 

Phil Salt, Tom Aspinwall, Jafer Chohan, Jordan Clark, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Ben Kellaway, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dillon Pennington, Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root, Matthew Short, Asa Tribe, Chris Woakes

 

Southern Brave

 

Captain Chris Jordan brings tactical flexibility and death-bowling precision to the Brave’s leadership. His ability to execute yorkers at the close makes him a reliable option in crunch moments, while the depth of his squad gives him a wide range of matchup options throughout the innings.

 

Jamie Smith is the key batter to watch in the top order, a technically clean, explosive wicketkeeper-batsman who thrives under pressure. However, David Miller is the predicted top scorer and player of the match tonight, given his reputation for chasing down totals and his natural aggression against all kinds of bowling.

 

The bowling department is anchored by Jofra Archer, who was absolutely devastating in the last game with figures of 4/9. Backed by Luke Wood’s left-arm seam and Adil Rashid’s wrist spin, Brave possessed one of the competition’s most balanced attacks. Marcus Stoinis adds match-winning all-round depth, making Southern Brave a well-rounded unit capable of winning from multiple positions.

 

Southern Brave Squad: 

 

Chris Jordan, Tom Abell, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Falconer, Manny Lumsden, Ben McKinney, David Miller, Michael Pepper, Adil Rashid, Jamie Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Saif Zaib

WF vs SB Prediction

 

Event

Welsh Fire

Southern Brave

Toss Winner

Welsh Fire

–

Player of the Match

–

David Miller

Top Run Scorer

Phil Salt

David Miller

Top Wicket Taker

Marco Jansen

Luke Wood

Most Sixes

Phil Salt

David Miller

Predicted Score

150+

160+

Win Probability

47%

53%

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Winning Prediction

 

Southern Brave are the predicted winners at 53%, driven by Jofra Archer’s devastating recent form, a potent batting lineup led by David Miller, and a head-to-head record that firmly favours them (8 wins from 11). Welsh Fire remain dangerous, Joe Root’s current form and Lockie Ferguson’s pace give them genuine upset potential at 47%, but Brave’s overall balance and momentum edge them ahead. Who do you think takes this Cardiff clash? Share your prediction and follow JeetBuzz for live updates, in-depth stats, and expert analysis throughout the match.

FAQ: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 – 19th Match

 

Q1: What time does the Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave match start in IST?

A: The match begins at 11:00 PM IST on August 03, 2026.

 

Q2: Where can fans in India watch the Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Hundred match live?

A: The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

 

Q3: Who is the key player to watch in tonight’s fixture?

A: Jofra Archer is the standout player to watch, having taken 4/9 in his last outing and capable of being a match-winner at Sophia Gardens.