The Hundred 2024, Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave: Fantasy XI prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, draw and venue

The Welsh Fire and Southern Brave enter this Men’s Hundred clash on the back of strong wins in their previous matches. The Brave were clinical against Birmingham Phoenix, while the Fire secured a last-over win against Trent Rockets. Heading into the second half of the group stage, both teams will be looking to win to solidify their playoff chances after a strong start to the season.

The Hundred 2024, Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave: Fantasy XI prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, draw and venue (Getty)

RESULTS OF THE LAST FIVE MATCHES

Welsh Fire: WWLLW

Bravo of the South: LWLWW

PROBABLE PLAYING XIs

PROBABLE WELSH FIRE XI

Beaters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Glenn Phillips

Multipurpose: Lucas Wells, David Willey

Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Clarke

Bowlers: David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane and Haris Rauf

PROBABLE SOUTH BRAVE LINEUP

Beaters: James Vince, Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans

Multipurpose: James Coles, Kieron Pollard and Chris Jordan

Wicketkeeper: Alex Davies

Bowlers: Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Akeal Hosein, Moinhos Tymal

STATISTICAL PERFORMANCE (WELSH FIRE)

1. Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow scored an important half-century in a low-scoring match for Welsh Fire. The team will hope that the experienced wicket-keeper can maintain his good form going forward.

INNINGS – 9

RACES – 250

AVERAGE – 27.78

HIT RATE – 128.87

50s/100s – 2/0

2. David Willey

David Willey has been an economical powerplay bowler, and also a reliable batsman in multiple positions in the order. He provides a genuine all-round threat for the Welsh Fire.

ENTRIES: 25

PORTS: 24

HIT RATE: 15.58

ECONOMIC RATE: 6.66

AVERAGE: 20.75

Players who can make a difference (WELSH FIRE)

1. Haris Rauf

Rauf bowled a fine final over in the win over Trent Bridge. He has been one of the Fire’s most important players in recent matches and has international pedigree.

2. Tom Abell

The Welsh Fire captain has been one of the most reliable middle order hitters in the team, with consistent performances with the bat.

STATISTICAL PERFORMANCE (SOUTHERN BRAVE)

1. James Vicente

James Vince continued his fine season with a brilliant innings of 90(47) which included 6 fours and 6 sixes. He is the man in form for the Southern Brave at the moment.

INNINGS – 28

RACES – 741

AVERAGE – 30.88

HIT RATE – 143.05

50s/100s – 6/0

2. Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan had another strong showing with the ball as he took 3 wickets for just 19 runs. It has been a strong season so far for Jordan with 8 wickets in 4 matches. He has taken a wicket in every match so far in this tournament.

ENTRIES: 22

DOORS: 29

HIT RATE: 13.66

ECONOMIC RATE: 20.10

AVERAGE: 7.36

Players who can make a difference (SOUTHERN BRAVE)

1. Kieron Pollard

The experienced all-rounder has been the difference maker for Southern Brave after joining them in the last two matches. He scored 75 runs in just 2 innings.

2. Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer is almost back to his best, and his ability to bowl at a fast pace means he is always an asset to the team.

TEAMS RECORDS TOUGH CONFRONTATION

These two teams have faced each other 6 times in the previous three seasons. Southern Brave have dominated these matches, winning the last 5. Welsh Fire have only won once.

MATCHES	WELSH FIRE WON	THE BRAVE SOUTH WON	NO RESULTS
6	1	5	0

LOCATION AND FIELD

This is the second match played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff this season. In 13 matches in The Hundred, the average first innings score was 131. The average second innings score was 126. The first match of this season was a low-scoring affair.

DEPARTURE FORECAST

FANTASY XI

Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow

Beaters: James Vince (c), Laurie Evans, Tom Abell, Glenn Phillips

Multipurpose: David Willey, Kieron Pollard and Chris Jordan

Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Haris Rauf, Tymal Mills

RESERVE PLAYERS:

Wicketkeeper – Alex Davies

Pasta – Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Launcher – Mason’s crane

Polyvalent – Lucas Wells