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Welsh Fire will face Southern Brave in the 17th match of The Hundred 2024 on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Sophia Garden, Cardiff. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the WEF vs SOB match.
Match Preview
Southern Brave are in strong form, sitting 2nd on the points table with 3 wins in 4 matches. They come into this contest after back-to-back victories, including a 32-run win over Birmingham Phoenix in their last game.
Welsh Fire, currently 5th on the table, also come off a win, having edged out Trent Rockets by 4 runs in their previous match. This match promises to be an exciting battle as Southern Brave aim to extend their winning streak, while Welsh Fire look to climb higher in the standings.
Match Details
Match:Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, Match 17Date:Monday, August 5, 2024Time:11:00 PM (IST)Venue:Sophia Garden, CardiffLive Streaming:SonyLIV
Probable Playing XI
Welsh Fire
Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Joe Clarke, Tom Abell (C), Glenn Phillips, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf.
Southern Brave
James Vince (C), Alex Davies (WK), Leus du Plooy, Kieron Pollard, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills.
Pitch Report
At Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, the pitch offers fast and bouncy conditions that benefit pace bowlers, making it challenging for batters. The batting conditions are average, with teams typically scoring around 131 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, the average score drops slightly to 126 runs as the pitch tends to offer more to the bowlers. Spin bowling sees moderate support throughout the match. Teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the early movement and restrict the opposition to a manageable total.
WEF vs SOB Head-to-Head in T20Is
Welsh Fire – 1
Southern Brave – 5
Player Stats of Welsh Fire & Southern Brave
Most Runs
PlayerRunsJames Vince185 RunsJonny Bairstow90 RunsAlex Davies83 RunsKieron Pollard75 RunsTom Abell72 Runs
Most Wickets
PlayerWicketsChris Jordan8 WicketsTymal Mills6 WicketsDavid Willey5 WicketsDavid Payne5 WicketsHaris Rauf5 Wickets
WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction For Match 17 of The Hundred 2024
Wicket-Keeper: Jonny Bairstow, Alex Davies
Batters: James Vince
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Craig Overton
Bowlers: David Payne, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer, Haris Rauf
Captain: Chris Jordan
Vice-Captain: David Willey
WEF vs SOB Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Welsh Fire is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.
