Southern Brave (SOB) plays against Oval Invincibles (OVI) in Match 19 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at The Rose Bowl on Monday, August 18. Brave sit with two wins from four games, despite suffering consecutive losses. Last year's champions OVI are riding a wave of confidence, having scored 226/4 and beating Welsh Fire by 83 runs. This fixture is important to both sides to obtain a key victory to aid their campaign.

SOB vs OVI: Match Details

• Match: Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles
• Date: August 18, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 19

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SOB vs OVI: Predicted Playing XIs

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (C), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (WK), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer

Oval Invincibles (OVI): Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Sam Billings (C & WK), Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

Southern Brave (SOB) lock horns with Oval Invincibles (OVI) in Match 19 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, on Monday, August 18. James Vince-led Southern Brave have played four matches this season, winning two and losing two. However, they are coming into this contest on the back of consecutive defeats against the Northern Superchargers and the Trent Rockets.

Meanwhile, Defending champions Oval Invincibles are still beaming with success after a brilliant performance in their last outing. They managed a massive 226/4 against Welsh Fire and won the match by 83 runs. OVI are currently at their best after three wins in four matches and will target to maintain their winning run.

SOB vs OVI: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 5
  
• Won By Southern Brave – 1 
  
• Won By Oval Invincibles – 4
  
• No Result – 0
  

Oval Invincibles have grabbed most of the wins in the history of their face-offs, racking up four victories in the last five matches against Southern Brave. The home team will look to regain their form and secure a strong comeback in this important game.

SOB vs OVI: Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton has been a place with an even playing field historically. Batters can put up big runs after they get going, but bowlers, especially fast bowlers, will find some movement for their delivery early on. So a balanced battle between bat and ball is expected here, with lower totals often being the preferred option.

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SOB vs OVI: Predicted Playing XIs

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (C), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (WK), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer

Oval Invincibles (OVI): Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Sam Billings (C & WK), Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

The Hundred 2025 starts. The 16th game of the tournament will see Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match Details – The Hundred 2025

• Match: Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave , 19th Match
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025
• Date: 18th August 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Southern Brave :

• James Vince (C): An experienced top order batsman who is capable of anchoring the innings while maintaining good strike rates.
• Jason Roy: An attacking-belting kind of opener who can provide rollicking starts during the powerplay.
• Chris Jordan: A quality all-rounder as well as death-over slogger with yorkers of his own.
• Jofra Archer: World-class fast bowler who provides pace, bounce, wicket-taking ability.

Oval Invincibles:

• Will Jacks: A lawnmower of an opener, and scores fast to get the pressure on early.
• Sam Curran: A proper all-rounder and capable with both bat and ball, especially in pressure situations.
• Rashid Khan: A star leg-spinner with the best and the sharpest variations, difficult to clobber, and the wickets just kept coming.
• Sam Billings (C & WK): An intelligent middle-order batters and a captain who can anchor the innings, as well as step on the gas when required.

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SOB vs OVI Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Brave Probable Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

SOB vs OVI Match Preview

Southern Brave will face Oval Invincibles in the 19th match on 18th August. The tournament this year has continued to provide plenty of entertainment, and the clash between the Southern Brave and the Oval Invincibles appears to be another that will keep fans entertained throughout Monday evening. Southern Brave began the Men's Hundred with consecutive victories over Manchester Originals and Birmingham Phoenix, followed by consecutive defeats to Northern Superchargers and Trent Rockets.

SOB vs OVI Match Details 

Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles – 19th Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: The Rose Bowl, United Kingdom

Date & Time: 18th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

SOB vs OVI Venue Stats

SOB vs OVI Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton is a good surface for fast bowlers. The ball moves, and the bowler creates bounce on the surface. Before playing their strokes, batsmen must adjust to the surface's pace. Spinners haven't had much success here without assistance.

SOB vs OVI Weather Report

The weather over Southampton will be overcast, and the wicket is difficult to bat on.   

SOB vs OVI Last Five Matches

SOB vs OVI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SOB vs OVI Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Brave Probable Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Topmost Picks for SOB vs OVI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Southern Brave

• Leus du Plooy –  Leus du Plooy scored 55 runs off 34 balls, hitting 4 fours, at a strike rate of 161.76.
• Jordan Thompson –  Jordan Thompson bowled 3 overs, conceding 17 runs and taking 2 wickets, at an economy rate of 5.67.

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Jordan Cox – Jordan Cox scored 86 runs off 29 balls, hitting 3 fours, at a strike rate of 296.55. 
• Tom Curran –  Tom Curran bowled 3.3 overs, conceding 15 runs and taking 4 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.17.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SOB vs OVI Dream11 Team:

Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, Sam Curran(C), Michael Bracewell(VC), James Coles, Jason Behrendorff, Rashid Khan, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer

The Hundred Men 2025 SOB vs OVI Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Sam Curran, Jordan Cox

Vice-captain – Michael Bracewell, Tom Curran

SOB vs OVI Probable Winners:

Southern Brave is a better team than one that has been defeated in each of the previous two games. We expect him to step up in this match, but they are up against the tournament's top team, the Oval Invincibles, who we expect to win again. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles is expected to win this match.