Southern Brave will take on Welsh Fire in the second match of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on July 22. Southern Brave enjoyed a better campaign last season, finishing fourth in the points table, while Welsh Fire struggled throughout the tournament and ended at the bottom. Both teams will now be looking to start the new season with a win.
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SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 2nd Match, The Hundred Men's 2026

Southern Brave will be led by Chris Jordan for the first time after taking over the captaincy from James Vince. The team has retained a settled squad with experienced players like Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid. Based on recent performances, Jofra Archer and David Miller are expected to be among the safest picks in our SOB vs WEF Dream11 prediction.
On the other hand, Welsh Fire have strengthened their squad with several big-name signings ahead of the new season. Phil Salt has been appointed captain and will lead a side featuring Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, and Jordan Cox. With quality players in both camps, fans can expect a close contest. Phil Salt, Joe Root, and Jofra Archer are among the top fantasy picks for today's SOB vs WEF Dream11 prediction today match.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Match Details
| Tournament | The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 2nd Match |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl |
| City | Southampton |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 22nd July 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | SOB vs WEF Scorecard |
SOB vs WEF Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | Southern Brave | 54 Runs in last 2 matches |
| Jofra Archer | Southern Brave | 11 Wickets in last 8 matches |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | 258 Runs in last 10 matches |
| Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire | 86 Runs in last match |
SOB vs WEF Toss Prediction
Southern Brave captain Chris Jordan could win the toss and choose to bowl first at The Rose Bowl. The venue has slightly favoured chasing teams in The Hundred, and the Brave may look to make the most of the conditions under lights.
Record of Chasing Teams at The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl has been a good venue for chasing teams in The Hundred Men's competition. Out of 21 matches played here, teams bowling first have won more often than those batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 45% |
SOB vs WEF Playing 11 (Probable)
| Southern Brave Playing XI | Welsh Fire Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Jamie Smith (WK) | Phil Salt (C & WK) |
| Thomas Rew | Jordan Cox |
| David Miller | Joe Root |
| Marcus Stoinis | Rachin Ravindra |
| Tom Abell | Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
| Chris Jordan (C) | Asa Tribe |
| Adil Rashid | Marco Jansen |
| Jofra Archer | Chris Woakes |
| Luke Wood | Lockie Ferguson |
| Saif Zaib | Matthew Short |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | Sam Cook |
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SOB vs WEF Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Joe Root, David Miller |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid |
SOB vs WEF Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Jofra Archer, Phil Salt |
Top Picks for SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | Southern Brave | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | Southern Brave | Wicketkeeper |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | Batter |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: Jamie Smith, Phil Salt
- Batters: Joe Root (C), David Miller, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, M Short, R Ravindra
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer(VC), Chris Jordan

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: Phil Salt (VC)
- Batters: Joe Root, David Miller
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis(C), Marco Jansen, M Short, R Ravindra
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, C Woakes, L Wood

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the SOB vs WEF match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 2) The Hundred Men's Players to Avoid
As per our SOB vs WEF Dream11 team prediction, Asa Tribe and Nikhil Chaudhary may not get enough opportunities to score significant fantasy points and can be avoided in small-league fantasy contests.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Asa Tribe | 6.0 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 8.5 |
SOB vs WEF Weather & Pitch Report at The Rose Bowl
- The pitch at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers have enjoyed more success than spinners, while batters who settle in can score quickly. The average first-innings score at this venue in The Hundred is around 169 runs.
- The weather is expected to remain mostly sunny, with temperatures around 13°C and only a slight chance of rain, making conditions ideal for a full match.
| Temperature | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pace Bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 169 Runs |
SOB vs WEF H2H Records
Southern Brave have dominated Welsh Fire in recent editions of The Hundred and hold a clear advantage in the head-to-head record.
| Team | Matches Won (Last 5 Matches) |
|---|---|
| Southern Brave (SB) | 4 |
| Welsh Fire (WF) | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the 2nd match of the Hundred 2026 between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire?
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The 2nd match of the Hundred 2026 between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire is expected to be won by Southern Brave.
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