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SB vs WF Match 32 Statistical Preview [Source: @ecb_getter/X.com]
Southern Brave will lock horns with Welsh Fire in Match 32 of The Hundred 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on August 28, with the action set to begin at 11 PM IST. The Brave have endured a tough run of form, suffering four defeats in their last five matches, which has pushed them to the lower half of the table.
Welsh Fire, meanwhile, have also faced a difficult season, sitting near the bottom with just two wins from seven outings. The Tom Abell-led team will need to level the playing field with a win after a loss against Brave in this season. However, they will need to address their batting collapses, which have cost them vital points. Hence, the upcoming clash is set to be a thriller of bagging crucial points.
SB vs WF Head To Head Overview
The Southern Brave and Welsh Fire have played 9 matches against each other in The Hundred. Out of the nine matches, Southern Brave have won seven games while Welsh Fire have managed only one win. One game between the two ended with a no result.
Southern Brave and Welsh Fire Probable Playing XI
Southern Brave
James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley
Welsh Fire
Stephen Eskinazi, Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Benjamin Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull
Top Run-Scorers in SB vs WF
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
James Vince – 303 runs
James Vince has dominated this fixture, scoring 303 runs in 7 innings for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire at an incredible average of 60.60. His strike rate of 146.37 highlights his clean hitting, with three fifties and a top score of 73*. Vince’s 35 fours and 6 sixes make him the most reliable run-getter in this contest.
Jonny Bairstow – 127 runs
Jonny Bairstow has been a key performer for Welsh Fire, striking 127 runs in 5 innings at a rapid strike rate of 156.79. His best of 72 shows his ability to play match-defining knocks, though his average sits at 25.40. With 14 fours and 7 sixes, Bairstow’s explosive style makes him a dangerous opener in this rivalry.
Leus du Plooy – 126 runs
Leus du Plooy, who has represented both sides in this clash, has scored 126 runs in 7 innings at an average of 25.20. With a highest score of 37 and a strike rate of 127.27, du Plooy has been a steady contributor. His tally of 7 fours and 5 sixes underlines his role as a middle-order accumulator who can shift gears when needed.
Top Wicket-Takers In SB vs WF
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Tymal Mills – 12 wickets
Tymal Mills has been a standout performer for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire, taking 12 wickets in 6 innings at a remarkable average of 11.91. With a best of 4/13 and two four-wicket hauls, Mills has consistently troubled the Fire batters. His economy of 7.15 and strike rate of just 10.0 underline his impact as a strike bowler in this contest.
Craig Overton – 9 wickets
Craig Overton has provided reliable breakthroughs for Southern Brave, picking up 9 wickets in 6 outings against Welsh Fire. His best of 2/19 reflects his role as a steady middle-overs option. With an average of 16.11 and a strike rate of 13.3, Overton’s ability to keep things tight at 7.25 runs per over has been vital in restricting the Fire.
Danny Briggs – 7 wickets
Danny Briggs has delivered important spells in this rivalry, claiming 7 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 14.42. His best of 3/14 highlights his knack for breaking partnerships. Despite conceding at 8.08 runs per over, Briggs’ strike rate of 10.7 shows how regularly he picks up wickets to dent Welsh Fire’s progress.
SB vs WF Key Stats
Southern Brave's Key Records
- James Vince has the most runs (303) and most fours (35) for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire.
- Hilton Cartwright recorded the best strike rate of 268.42 with his unbeaten 51* in 2025.
- James Vince also leads with the most fifties against Welsh Fire. Fifties: 3
- Chris Jordan owns the record for most sixes of 8 by a Brave batter in this contest with Welsh Fire.
- Tymal Mills has the most wickets (12) and also the best strike rate (10.0) for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire. He also holds the record for the best bowling figures (4/13) and has two 4-wicket hauls, the most by any Brave bowler.
Welsh Fire’s Key Records
- Jonny Bairstow has the most runs (127) for Welsh Fire against Southern Brave, with a highest score of 72 and 7 sixes.
- Luke Wells owns the highest individual score (53) among current Fire players in this rivalry.
- Bairstow boasts a solid record against Tymal Mills. Runs: 23; Balls: 17; Outs: 1; Strike Rate: 135.3
- Matt Henry has the best bowling average (6.50) and delivered the most economical spell (3.39 econ) against Brave, with 4 wickets including best figures of 2/5.
- David Payne is the leading wicket-taker (7 wickets) for Fire against Brave, with best bowling of 2/25.
Records Which Could Be Broken In SB vs WF Match 32 Of The Hundred 2025
- James Vince is just 120 runs away from 1200 runs in The Hundred, aiming to become Southern Brave’s first batter to reach the landmark.
- Du Plooy needs 9 sixes to have the record for the most sixes in a Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave clash, surpassing Vince's 30 sixes.
- Jonny Bairstow requires 19 runs to cross 600 runs for Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
- David Payne needs 8 wickets to become the first Welsh Fire bowler to reach 40 wickets in The Hundred.
