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The Hundred (Men’s) is heating up as the group stage nears its conclusion. With Oval Invincibles already securing a knockout berth, two spots remain up for grabs. Southern Brave find themselves in a crucial position, needing a win against Welsh Fire at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on August 14th to keep their title hopes alive.
Southern Brave Preview
Fresh from a thrilling victory over Trent Rockets, Southern Brave will be brimming with confidence. Kieron Pollard’s astonishing display, where he smashed five consecutive sixes, propelled them to a last-ball win. James Vince, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, and the potent bowling duo of Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan will be key to their success.
Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Andre Fletcher, Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Danny Briggs, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills.
Welsh Fire Preview
Already eliminated from the competition, Welsh Fire will be looking to end their campaign on a high note. Tom Kohler-Cadmore will be the key batsman for them, while Haris Rauf will spearhead the bowling attack. However, they face a formidable opponent in Southern Brave, who have a perfect record against them in The Hundred.
Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ross Whiteley, David Willey, Matt Henry, David Payne, Haris Rauf.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Rose Bowl, Southampton is known for its bowler-friendly pitch, especially in the first innings. However, the weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with no rain, which could aid batting.
Match Prediction
Given their strong head-to-head record, home advantage, and recent form, Southern Brave are the favorites to win this crucial encounter. A victory will likely secure their place in the knockout stages.
Winner: Southern Brave Will Win
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