Match Information

• Match: Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 32nd Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
• Toss: Welsh Fire Women won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: Southern Brave Women won by 29 runs

The Southern Brave Women have completed the league stage with a 100% record after beating the Welsh Fire Women by 29 runs in Southampton. Welsh Fire had chosen to bowl first and were able to restrict the Brave to 106/8 inside 100 balls, with captain Georgia Adams (30 off 26)* top-scoring after early wickets fell. In their response, Welsh Fire quickly slid to 77/9 inside 100 balls, battling a strong spell from Lauren Bell (4/20) along with disciplined support from Mady Villiers (1/6). Only Tammy Beaumont (28 off 33) and Hayley Matthews (16 off 20) made runs as the Brave, much like the Fire earlier, collapsed under pressure. It was a worthy end to the Brave's top spot in the league and their eighth straight victory.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 Points Table (After 32 Matches)

Key Stats

Match Information

• Match: Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 32nd Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
• Toss: Welsh Fire Women won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: Southern Brave Women won by 29 runs

Match Overview

Southern Brave Women continued their strong form with a convincing victory over Welsh Fire Women by 29 runs in a low-scoring match at Southampton. Brave batted first and made 106/8 (100 balls), and captain Georgia Adams (30 runs off 26)* gave the order after losing two early wickets. Welsh Fire struggled to make runs against tight bowling and only reached 77/9 (100 balls); Lauren Bell (4/20) shone as the pick of the bowlers. Southern Brave left with 4 points, with Welsh Fire on 0 points.

Southern Brave Women Innings – 106/8 (100 Balls)

Brave's innings had a rocky start, losing Maia Bouchier (2) and Laura Wolvaardt (8) cheaply. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (24) provided some positive momentum up the innings, while Freya Kemp (18) and Chloe Tryon (8) made valuable contributions. However, the key anchor of the innings and the match was Georgia Adams, who played a steady 30* (26) to lead her side to a score above 100. Welsh Fire's main bowlers, Hayley Matthews (2/10) and Shabnim Ismail (2/9), epitomized tight bowling and kept runs to a minimum across the innings.

Batting Highlights:

• Georgia Adams - 30* (26)
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge - 24 (23)
• Freya Kemp - 18 (19)

Bowling Highlights:

• Shabnim Ismail - 2/9 (20)
• Hayley Matthews - 2/10 (20)
• Jonassen - 1/21 (20)

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Welsh Fire Women Innings – 77/9 (100 Balls)

Facing a modest target of 107, Welsh Fire faltered from the very first ball and never recovered. Captain Tammy Beaumont top-scored for her side with 28 from 33 balls, but she could not gain any momentum, having only Sophia Dunkley (9) and Hayley Matthews (16) supporting her with any kind of effort. When the top three fell cheaply, the middle and lower order succumbed to pressure, with Lauren Bell picking them apart for a brilliant and deserved 4-wicket haul. Welsh Fire finished all out for 77/9, well short of Gauls of the season with plenty still to play for.

Batting Highlights:

• Tammy Beaumont - 28 (33)
• Hayley Matthews - 16 (20)
• Sophia Dunkley - 9 (8)

Bowling Highlights:

• Lauren Bell - 4/20 (20)
• Mady Villiers - 1/6 (15)
• Georgia Adams - 1/8 (15)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Lauren Bell – 4/20 (20)
• Best Batter: Georgia Adams – 30* (26)
• Best Bowler: Lauren Bell – 4/20 (20)

Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire Women vs Southern Brave Women, Match 21.
• Location: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
• Toss: Southern Brave Women won the toss and chose to bowl first.
• Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

In a gripping finish at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Southern Brave Women held their nerve to get over the line and beat Welsh Fire Women by three wickets. Brave bowled first and restricted their opponents to 111/6; controlled spells from Lauren Bell and Sophie Devine were key, although Georgia Elwiss kept the hosts in the game with a battling 35*. Brave began their chase of 112 confidently with Maia Bouchier scoring a stylish 35; however, Jess Jonassen put her side on the back foot with a stunning 4-wicket burst, which made for a tense finish with the game in the balance. Brave needed 11 off the final five balls, but captain Georgia Adams calmly guided her side over the line with one ball to spare.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Updated Points Table (After Match 21)

Key Stats 

Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire Women vs Southern Brave Women, Match 21.
• Location: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
• Toss: Southern Brave Women won the toss and chose to bowl first.
• Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

The Southern Brave Women maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament with a sensational 3-wicket victory over the Welsh Fire Women in Cardiff. The Brave had elected to field, and the side restricted Welsh Fire to 111/6. Lauren Bell (2/20) and Sophie Devine (2/32) had an excellent outing for the visitors with a brilliant spell of bowling that proved difficult for the Welsh Fire batters to get after. Georgia Elwiss played an innings of significance for the Welsh Fire, scoring 35* off 36 balls to hold their innings together.

Welsh Fire Women Innings: 111/6 in 100 balls.

Sophia Dunkley started well, but the Welsh Fire struggled to keep the scoring rate going as wickets continued to fall throughout the innings. Georgia Elwiss was the lone fighter for the Welsh Fire with a sustained knock, while Brave kept the run rate under control with their bowling.

Batting Highlights WEL-W.

• Georgia Elwiss - 35* (36)
• Tammy Beaumont - 07 (09)
• Sophia Dunkley—31 (25).

Bowling Highlights SOU-W.

• Lauren Bell - 2/20 (20 balls)
• Sophie Devine - 2/32 (20 balls)
• Tilly Corteen-Coleman - 1/22 (15 balls)

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Innings of Southern Brave Women: 112/7 in 99 balls (Target: 112)

Brave opened well with Maia Bouchier (35 off 30) strong, but it was a gem of a spell from Jess Jonassen (4/10) that caused a late collapse. Georgia Adams (7*) kept her head in the final over and led Brave over the line with the final ball, as Southern Brave secured victory at 112/7 in 99.

SOU-W Batting Highlights:

• Maia Bouchier – 35 (30)
• Sophie Devine – 25 (21)
• Georgia Adams – 7* (7)

WEL-W Bowling Highlights:

• Jess Jonassen – 4/10 (20 balls)
• Georgia Davis – 1/13 (10 balls)
• Hayley Matthews – 1/20 (20 balls)

Match Summary

 Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Maia Bouchier – 35 (30)
• Best Batter: Sophia Dunkley – 31 (25)
• Best Bowler: Jess Jonassen – 4/10 (20)

Southern Brave continue their roll of victories. The batting line-up is on auto-pilot mode and the pressure of high scores has given their bowling a lot more bite. They travel again this time to Cardiff on what is a slower track which could give them a little more competition.  

WF-W vs SB-W Match Details

Date: August 20th 2025

Time:  4:00 PM IST

Venue: Cardiff

WF-W vs SB-W Weather Report

Cardiff has some rain predicted on an otherwise good day later on. 

WF-W vs SB-W Pitch Report

Cardiff is on the slower side with batting first a safer bet.

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WF-W vs SB-W Predicted Playing XI

Welsh Fire Women Playing XI 

Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Mathews, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Evans, Jess Jonnasen, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Shabnim Ismail, Katie George, Freya Davies, Katie Levick

Southern Brave Women Playing XI

Maia Boucher, Danni Wyatt Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams, Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen Coleman

WF-W vs SB-W Players to Watch

Jess Jonnasen

Jess Jonnasen is a recent talent who has started to contribute both with bat and ball and looks a key player.

Maia Boucher

Maia Boucher is a recent talent who has started to contribute both with bat and ball and looks a key player.

WF-W vs SB-W Match Tips

Southern Brave could be pushing with the momentum they have at the moment.

Match Prediction: Southern Brave Will Win the Match