Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Welsh Fire takes on Southern Brave in Match 17 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023. The excitement unfolds on August 12th, 10:30 PM IST, at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Match Preview
Welsh Fire blazed to victory in their opening match, but their flames were dampened by a loss to the Southern Brave in the subsequent clash. A thrilling encounter with the Oval Invincibles concluded in a nail-biting tie, yet their spirits were rekindled as they triumphed over the Birmingham Phoenix, reigniting their winning fervor for the upcoming showdown.
A symphony of skills unfolded as Haris Rauf, David Payne, and Roelof van der Merwe each seized two wickets, orchestrating a masterful limit on the Phoenix side to 112/7. Stephen Eskinazi emerged as the virtuoso, crafting a scintillating 43 off just 18 deliveries at the opening, steering the charge that secured victory with six wickets in hand.
Amidst the tempestuous currents of this year’s contest, the Southern Brave have found themselves grappling. A solitary victory stands juxtaposed with two losses, and at Lord’s in London, rain danced upon their meeting with the London Spirit, leaving both teams with a shared point as skies wept.
Their innings against the London Spirit painted a picture of struggle, the scoreboard showing 34/3 in 26 balls. Yet, as raindrops wrote their own script, the match’s pages remained unwritten, washed away. Determination fuels their gaze towards the forthcoming Saturday, where victory is the aim, a resurgence beckoning as they strive to rekindle their winning fire against the Welsh Fire.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Weather Report
Anticipate a mild climate in Cardiff this Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius. However, a heavy veil of uncertainty hangs in the sky as there’s a substantial likelihood of rain casting its influence on matchday.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff offers a balanced pitch with support for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface typically aids pace and swing bowlers early on, while batting becomes more comfortable as the match progresses.
Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Predicted XI
Southern Brave: Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Joe Weatherley, Tim David, James Fuller, Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Fisher-Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills
Welsh Fire: Joe Clarke (wk), Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Ben Green, Shaheen Afridi, Roelof van der Merwe, Haris Rauf, David Payne
Dream11 Team for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire
Wicketkeeper: Joe Clarke
Captain: Tom Abell
Batters: Devon Conway, Jams Vince, Luke Wells
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Rehan Ahmed, Haris Rauf
All-rounders: Ben Green, David Willey, James Fuller
Where to Watch Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire?
| COUNTRY | CHANNELS |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, BBC |
| Pakistan | Tapmad |
| North America | Willow TV, Dazn |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| MENA Countries | beIN Sports |
| Sub-saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
| Caribbean | ESPN |
| South East Asia | Fox Sports Asia |
| Ireland | Virgin Media, BT TV |
