SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction: The Hundred 2023 tournament promises to deliver another thrilling encounter as Southern Brave Men take on Welsh Fire Men at The Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton, England. Brave are lagging at the bottom of the Points Table after losing their opening clash of the tournament. On the other hand, Welsh Fire had a contrasting start to the tournament after winning the opening clash of the tournament. They will hope of continuing the winning momentum heading into this fixture. While Southern Brave will hope of bouncing back & registering a glorious win. Which team will prevail is what will be known today on the grounds of the Rose Bowl.
SOB vs WEF: Team Previews
Southern Brave Preview:
Southern Brave will be determined to bounce back after their narrow 6-run defeat in their previous match. Their bowling was astute in the last fixture where they got successful in restricting the opponents to a total of 133 runs in 20 overs. Chris Jordan starred with the ball by returning with 3 crucial wickets, and Craig Overton supported with 2 wickets. However, their batting lineup faltered in the chase, falling short of the target by 6 runs. Fin Allen (28) and Leus de Ploy (29) showed glimpses of brilliance, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Heading into the second match of the tournament, Brave Men will try to amend their previous mistakes & emerge victorious.
Key Players: Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Fin Allen
Welsh Fire Preview:
Welsh Fire, on the other hand, had a dream start to their campaign with a commanding 9-run victory in their opening match. They opted to bat first & managed to score 94 runs in 40 balls. Luke Wells was the star of the show, smashing an impressive 57 off just 23 balls. He was ably supported by Glenn Phillips who returned with scores of 19 runs off 12 balls to guide Fire to a respectable total. Their bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi and David Willey, dismantled the opposition’s batting lineup, securing a comfortable win.
Heading into today’s fixture, Luke Wells will aim to continue his blistering performance against Southern Brave. They will try to display an all-round show to outclass their opponents in every department.
Key Players: Luke Wells, Shaheen Afridi, David Willey
SOB vs WEF: Match Details
- Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, The Hundred Men 2023
- Date and time: August 4, 2023, Friday; 05:30 pm GMT | 06:30 pm local | 11:00 pm IST
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
SOB vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs
Welsh Fire
Luke Wells, Shaheen Afridi, David Willey, Glenn Phillips, David Payne, Haris Rauf, Joe Clarke, Ben Green, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell, Roelof van der Merve
Southern Brave
Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Fin Allen, Leus de Ploy, James Vince, Devon Conway, George Garton, Tim David, James Fuller, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed
SOB vs WEF: Pitch Conditions
The Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton is known for its slightly sluggish pitch, requiring batsmen to be patient early in their innings before unleashing high-risk strokes. Spinners will relish bowling on this surface due to the grip it offers.
The weather conditions look favorable for the match, with a temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius and a low chance of rainfall. The humidity levels will be around 33 percent during the day. Considering Past records team winning the toss will elect to bat first.
SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Top Fantasy Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway
Batters: James Vince, Stephen Eskinazi, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: David Willey, James Fuller, Tim David
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Chris Jordan
SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Devon Conway (c), David Willey (vc)
Choice 2: Shaheen Afridi (c), Jonny Bairstow (vc)
Prediction:
While Welsh Fire had a strong start, Southern Brave will be eager to make a strong comeback and find their winning form. Expect an exciting clash of bat and ball as both teams strive to outdo each other. With Luke Wells, Shaheen Afridi, and David Willey in prime form, Welsh Fire holds a slight edge. However, Southern Brave, with the likes of Chris Jordan and Fin Allen, can turn the tables in their favor.
Looking at both team’s records & statistics Welsh Wife is expected to outclass Southern Brave Men & win the fixture with flying colors.
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