Southern Brave Women are far ahead of every other team in this competition. They hold the top spot in the points table with 28 points from 7 matches and will reach the final irrespective of the result of this match.

On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women have struggled, managing only 1 win from 7 matches and occupying the bottom position in the points table, reflecting their inconsistency throughout the tournament. They are eliminated from the tournament. 

SOB-W vs WEF-W Match Details

Date: 28th August, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton 

Live Streaming: Fancode

SOB-W vs WEF-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters SOB-W vs WEF-W 

• Sophia Dunkley (WEF-W) - 205 runs in this tournament 

• Laura Wolvaardt (SOB-W) - 199 runs in this tournament 

• Danni Wyatt (SOB-W) - 190 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler SOB-W vs WEF-W 

• Lauren Bell (SOB-W) - 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Hayley Matthews (WEF-W) - 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Devine (SOB-W) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

SOB-W vs WEF-W Recent Performance

SOB-W vs WEF-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SOB-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SOB-W is expected to score 145-160 runs

• Result prediction- SOB-W will win the match by 15-25 Runs 

Scenario 2- If TRT-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT-W is expected to score 120-135 runs.

• Result prediction- SOB-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

SOB-W vs WEF-W Predicted Playing XI

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W) Playing XI 

Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (c), Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby (wk), Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W) Playing XI

Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (c), Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Bryce (wk), Alex Griffiths, Georgia Davis, Shabnim Ismail, Freya Davies, Katie Levick.

SOB-W vs WEF-W Complete Squad

Southern Brave Women - 

Georgia Adams, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Amara Carr, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Devine, Phoebe Graham, Josie Groves, Freya Kemp, Rhianna Southby, Chloe Tryon, Phoebe Turner, Mady Villiers, Laura Wolvaardt, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.

Welsh Fire Women -

Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Freya Davies, Georgia Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Shabnim Ismail, Jess Jonassen, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Emily Windsor.

SOB-W vs WEF-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Southern Brave Women To win

We predict the Southern Brave Women will win this Hundred Women's match. Danni Wyatt, Sophie Devine and Laura Wolvaardt will be key players to watch out for.

Southern Brave Women played a complete game and outclassed Oval Invincibles Women with an 89-run win, the biggest margin of this season so far. Batting first, Brave scored 161/6 in 100 balls. Laura Wolvaardt (36 off 19), Maia Bouchier (34 off 23), and Sophie Devine (19 off 14) set the tone at the top. In the end, Freya Kemp and captain Georgia Adams added quick runs to take the total past 160. Marizanne Kapp and Amanda-Jade Wellington tried hard with the ball, but Brave looked in control.

Chasing 162, Oval Invincibles never found momentum. They were bowled out for just 72 in 83 balls. Sophie Devine (2/8) and Lauren Bell (2/11) struck early, leaving the top order in trouble. Only Amanda-Jade Wellington (18) showed some fight. The rest fell cheaply as Mady Villiers (3/17) and skipper Adams (2/2) wrapped things up, giving Brave a huge and confident win.

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Southern Brave Women bowled brilliantly and then chased down the target calmly to beat Trent Rockets by six wickets in The Hundred Women’s Competition at Trent Bridge. Captain Georgia Adams chose to bowl first, and it worked perfectly. Young Tilly Corteen-Coleman, just 17, struck twice in her first over, removing Bryony Smith (10) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (0) with help from a sharp stumping by Rhianna Southby.

Rockets captain Ashleigh Gardner tried to fight back with a quick 25 off 16 balls, but her team kept losing wickets. From 36-2 after the powerplay, they crumbled to 55-8. Corteen-Coleman finished with amazing figures of 4-13, while Lauren Bell took 3-16 and became the first woman to reach 50 wickets in The Hundred.

Alana King (24) and Kirstie Gordon (32) gave Rockets hope with a record 50-run stand for the last wicket, taking them to 106. In the chase, Brave lost Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Laura Wolvaardt (1) early, but Maia Bouchier (43) and Sophie Devine kept things steady. Freya Kemp (14) added quick runs before Devine’s unbeaten 41 sealed the win with two balls left. Corteen-Coleman called it a great team effort and said the squad is working hard to prove themselves this season.

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Southern Brave Women made light work of Northern Superchargers Women, winning Match 11 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 by 8 wickets.

Northern Superchargers won the toss and chose to bat, but their innings never got going. They were bundled out for just 102 runs in their 100 balls. Sophie Devine led the charge with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs. Lauren Bell and Georgia Adams also bowled tightly, giving nothing away. Captain Hollie Armitage tried to fight back with an unbeaten 36 off 28 balls, but the rest of the batting order struggled to stay in.

Chasing 103, Southern Brave were in control from the start. Danielle Wyatt smashed 43 off 31 balls, while Laura Wolvaardt played a steady knock of 33 runs in 29 balls. Devine added the finishing touch with 15 runs in just 8 balls, as the team reached the target with 17 balls to spare. It was a strong all-round performance from Southern Brave, leaving the Superchargers with no answers on the day.

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Match 7 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 turned out to be an exciting battle as Southern Brave Women beat Birmingham Phoenix Women by 15 runs at Southampton. Batting first, Southern Brave lost Maia Bouchier early, but Wyatt-Hodge took control with a superb knock of 59 from 39 balls, hitting nine fours and a six. Laura Wolvaardt played a handy innings of 28 from 19 balls, and Sophie Devine added 27 from 25. Birmingham’s bowlers worked hard to keep things in check, with Megan Schutt taking 2 for 23 and Em Arlott picking up 2 for 20. Southern Brave finished their innings on 139 for 7 in 100 balls.

Birmingham Phoenix had a tough start to their chase, slipping to 22 for 3. Ellyse Perry and Sterre Kalis then gave them hope with a solid partnership. Perry made 26 from 21 balls, while Kalis was the top scorer with 44 from 34 deliveries. They kept the team in the game, but once the stand was broken, wickets started to fall quickly.

Southern Brave’s bowlers stayed calm under pressure and finished the job. Lauren Bell was the star, taking 3 for 17, and Sophie Devine backed her batting with 2 for 28. Birmingham were bowled out for 124 in the 99th ball, just short of the target. It was a well-earned win for Southern Brave, who showed great teamwork, while Birmingham Phoenix were left thinking about the chances they missed in both batting and bowling.

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The ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 celebrates the standout players who delivered match-winning performances across the year. From explosive batting to exceptional bowling, these athletes have been pivotal in their team's success.

Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)

Smriti Mandhana (India)

Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)

Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)

Melie Kerr (New Zealand)

Richa Ghosh (India)

Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)

Orla Prendergast (Ireland)

Deepti Sharma (India)

Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan)

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Laura Wolvaardt returns to the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings for the first time since the 2022 World Cup after putting on a fine performance in the ongoing three-match ODI series against England which is currently level at 1-1. Wolvaardt made steady contributions of 59* and 35 in the first and second ODI respectively to move up by two places in the batting chart. In doing so, she has challenged the dominance of Nat Sciver-Brunt at the top who has now dropped to the number three position. 

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Reflecting on the recent changes in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings

While Laura and Sciver-Brunt manage to hold on to positions one & three respectively, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu snuck through to claim the number two position in the batting chart. Further on, Perry has leapfrogged to the number four position after smashing a blistering century against India Women in the second ODI helping Australia Women clinch the series 2-0. 

India's Smriti Mandhana performed poorly in the ongoing tour to Australia with her average dropping well below 10. The Indian batter fell by one position in the batting rankings and is currently ranked fifth. Chloe Tryon was another South African player who made rapid advancements in the rankings, ascending eight positions to 17th position joining Ash Gardner of Australia following her score of 45 in the second ODI. 

How are things shaping up for the Laura Wolvaardt-led South African side ahead of the final ODI?

With the series level at 1-1, the stage is set for a cracking showdown at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. South African Women were blown away in the T20I series and went down without putting on a fight. But this ODI series presents them with an opportunity to conclude the white-ball series on a winning note. Laura has been the pick of the batters in this ongoing ODI series averaging 94 across two innings. 

After intense and scintillating clashes with the best women's teams in the cricket space, the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup draws its curtains with New Zealand scalping their first-ever title against a promising South African side. In summary of their experience and the emerging players' squad, the White Ferns have surpassed the ten robust arsenals needed to win this tournament after being two-time runners-up.

As mentioned earlier, the tournament has seen the clash of best vs best, with many promising players displaying impeccable calibre and intent. By this, all these players deserve to be a part of one team, which implies their performance. That said, here's the Best Playing XI, the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup edition. 

1.Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)

Laura Wolvaardt has been the face of South Africa's top-order batting, with her captaincy skills being the cherry on the top. Leading her Proteas side for the first time and leading to their second-consecutive Women's T20 World Cup is no minor deal. Her stint of 223 runs in six matches, with a half-century and an average of over 45, has made her the highest run-scorer of the ninth edition of the tournament.

2. Tazmin Brits (South Africa)

Runners-up South Africa's major positive takeaway would be their batting performance, and it is no surprise that the openers have created the foundation for it. With the opening captain, Laura Wolvaardt, the second opener, also fulfilled the expectations in the form of Tazmin Brits. She helped bolster the batting and gave the team the attacking start desired. In her six-match tournament stint, she has made 187 runs, averaging over 38 and one half-century.

3. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (England)

Dannielle Wyatt has associated with the women's English side as a reliable run-getter. As it implies, she has helped the side make some runs in their group-stage end run. She has scored 151 runs in just four matches, at a commendable average of over 50.

4. Sophie Devine (New Zealand) (Captain)

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is one of the few women's cricket circle players representing her national side in all the Women's T20 World Cup tournaments. As an experienced campaigner, Devine ended her captaincy stint on a high by leading their White Ferns side to their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title. Making her the captain of this Best XI squad is a no-brainer. She has made 116 runs in six matches at an average of over 30 in the tournament.

5. Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)

Amelia Kerr has got her recognition for her all-rounder ability. But, this time, her bowling expertise did the trick for the triumphant New Zealand side in the tournament. Kerr has helped her side scalp crucial wickets at the right game time. Being the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, she has taken 15 wickets in just six matches, with one four-wicket haul and made 135 runs

6. Alyssa Healy (Australia) (Wicketkeeper)

Though Alyssa Healy got injured mid-way through the tournament, Alyssa Healy deserves to be on this list. Dealing with the slow and turning pitches, she has made vital decisions in restricting the opposition batters to minimal scores, considering the intensity of the T20I format. In her short three-match stint, she has made 67 runs but has a noteworthy strike rate and an average of over 145 and 34, respectively.

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7. Afy Fletcher (West Indies)

Though the 2016 West Indies champions couldn't convert a triumph after a stellar performance, Afy Fletcher is one of the players behind the Carribean's side performance. The right-arm leg spinner dominated in the spin-friendly conditions of UAE and scalped ten wickets in just five matches.

8. Annabel Sutherland (Australia)

Annabel Sutherland did her usual business of being the go-to spin option for the Aussies side. Sutherland deserves to be the second-leading spinner, thanks to her performance in the tournament. She has taken nine wickets in five matches, signifying her impact with the ball and spin.

9. Rosemary Mair (New Zealand)

Rosemary Mair from the champion New Zealand side did the trick by delivering quick and pace deliveries to the batters. In just six appearances of the tournament, she has scalped ten wickets at an economy of just five, with one four-wicket haul.

10. Nonukuleko Mlaba (South Africa)

Nonukuleko Mlaba from the South African side would help robusten this Best XI spinmeister's attack. Known for delivering slow, yet confusing and over-the-top deliveries, Mlaba has scalped 12 wickets in just six matches at an economy of just 5.66.

11. Megan Schutt (Australia)

Megan Schutt symbolises consistency for the Women's Australia pace department. She has been an integral part of Australia's seam assault with her huge inswingers and leg cutter as her signature deliveries, which can be vividly seen in her tournament stint. She has taken eight wickets in five outings at a praiseworthy economy of just four.

South Africa is one of the teams known for unleashing its best performance in the mid-stages of a tournament, but it has lacked luck regarding the final events. The same applies to the women's arsenal, as they happened to be the runners-up in the previous edition against the six-time champions, Australia, amidst their home audience.

With the same intention and calibre, they are eager to turn the tables and scalp their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup. Here's the announced squad, probable XI and the top 3 players to check out from the Proteas squad.

Announced Women's South Africa 2024 T20 World Cup Full Squad: 

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon, *Miané Smit

* Travelling Reserve

South Africa's Probable XI:

1. Laura Wolvaardt (Captain)
2. Tazmin Brits
3. Anneke Bosch
4. Annerie Dercksen
5. Suné Luus
6. Nadine de Klerk
7. Chloé Tryon
8. Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper)
9. Seshnie Naidu
10. Tumi Sekhukhune
11. Nonkululeko Mlaba

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Top 3 players to check out from South Africa in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup:

Laura Wolvaardt

Laura Wolvaardt would be one of the pivotal players who would bring the experience element to the Proteas squad. Also, with her captaining the team in a major tournament, it will be interesting to see how she would perform in the tournament.

As a top-order batter, Laura will be seen bolstering the team's batting unit, and it will be interesting to see her as one of the top run-getters for the South African side in the tournament. And to give a limelight on her T20I stint, she has made 1765 runs in 35 matches, at a commendable average of over 35. 

Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp has been among the best South African players to be remembered in the history of women's Proteas side. Predominant for her hostile pace, aggressive calibre and reliable yet impactful batting, Kapp has been a vital contributor with her all-rounding skills and demeanour.

Her contributions to the Delhi Capitals in the WPL act as the cherry on top, where she unleashed her best bowling attack for her side. And no doubt, she would be one of the players to check out from the Proteas squad. In her T20I stint, she has made 1532 runs and scalped 83 wickets in 107 matches.

Seshnie Naidu

Seshnie Naidu, an emerging leg-spinner, has got her tournament call-up following outstanding performances for the U19 team. Seshnie's cricketing career began at nine when she joined her primary school's mini-cricket squad. Despite her youth, Seshnie responds maturely to the challenges of worldwide competition.

Her approach leading up to the World Cup is to keep improving her talents, trust her ability, and, most importantly, enjoy the event. As the title says, Naidu has the potential to become a rising star in female cricket, thanks to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. She only took one wicket in three matches but may make a difference in future games by gaining experience.  

India Women’s cricket team delivered an outstanding performance and secured a significant win against South Africa on July 9, leveling their 3 match T20I series at 1-1. After losing heavily to Laura Wolvaardt’s team in the first match and having the second game washed out, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team played with great determination at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and defeated South Africa by 10 wickets.

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shafali Verma had been getting a lot of attention for their success in the recent Test series and the first T20I match. However, it was the bowlers who made sure India won on Tuesday. Harmanpreet chose to bowl first after winning the toss, and this decision paid off as they restricted South Africa to just 84 runs.

South Africa’s collapse after early wickets

Even though South Africa batted well in the first match, players like Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp couldn’t make a significant impact this time. Brits, who scored 81 runs in the previous game, managed only 20 runs off 23 balls. After their captain Wolvaardt got out early, South Africa struggled to recover.

The South African middle order, including Kapp and Nadine de Klerk, fell to Pooja Vastrakar’s precise bowling. With the batting order collapsing, South Africa’s bowlers didn’t have much of a chance, and the match ended in just 10.5 overs.

Vastrakar and Yadav’s bowling feats

India’s bowlers, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav shone brightly in Chennai. Vastrakar’s 3-14 spell was crucial, taking out key players like Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, and Nadine de Klerk, all of whom had been scoring well for South Africa.

Radha Yadav also played a vital role with her 3-6 spell, dismissing Annerie Dercksen and further diminishing South Africa’s hopes of making a comeback. Their combined efforts ensured a dominant win for India.

IND-W vs SA-W 3rd T20 2024 short scores: South Africa 84/10 in 17.1 overs (T Brits 20; P Vastrakar 4-13, R Yadav 3-6) lost to India 88/0 in 10.5 overs (S Mandhana 54*, S Verma 27*) by 10 wickets.