The Hundred 2025 Match 32: SOB vs WEF head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Southern Brave (SOB) are set to take on Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 32 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Thursday, 28 August. Both teams have been eliminated from the competition and are meeting in dead rubber to finish their respective campaigns.

James Vince’s Southern Brave have endured a disappointing season with only three wins from seven games. Their poor run of one victory in the last five matches ended their knockout hopes early. Meanwhile, Welsh Fire sits at the bottom of the table with just two wins. Tom Abell’s side will be eager to grab a final win to avoid finishing last in the standings.

SOB vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record

Welsh Fire have dominated the head-to-head battle against Southern Brave, winning six of their nine encounters.

• Matches Played – 9
  
• Southern Brave Wins – 2
  
• Welsh Fire Wins – 6
  
• Tied/No Result – 1
  

SOB vs WEF: Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl surface has been ideal for batters so far, with the first-inning score averaging 134 from three matches this season. With two of those matches being wins for teams batting first, setting a good total of runs could be the way to go. Captains that win the toss may want to have a bat first when the conditions are fresh.

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SOB vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (wk), James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Welsh Fire (WEF): Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Abell (c), Ben Kellaway, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith