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This evening, Welsh Fire will take on Southern Brave. Cardiff's Sophia Gardens will host this game. On August 20, 2025, the game begins at 7:00 PM IST. This is The Hundred 2025's twenty-first match. Cricket fans are quite excited about this match. Welsh Fire is in dire need of this win to strengthen their position.
This season, they have already participated in four games. The Welsh Fire team is confidently led by Tom Abell. So far, his side has only won one game. Unfortunately, they lost three more games. At the moment, Welsh Fire is in last place. This season, Southern Brave outperforms Welsh Fire. In The Hundred 2025, they have participated in five games. The Southern Brave had three losses and two victories. In the tournament table, they are ranked fourth.
WEF vs SOB 21 Match Details:
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave,Match 21, Hundred Men's 2025 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, August 20; 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | Sony Sports Network Channels, SonyLIV, and FanCode (app & website) |
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report:
The ground at Sophia Gardens is well-balanced for both teams. Both bowlers and batters are equally supported by the pitch. Early on, seamers experience good bounce and movement. Here, swing bowling performs better in overcast conditions. On this field, teams typically favour batting first. Batsmen can score runs thanks to the initial pace and bounce. Later on, spinners become more efficient.
Weather Forecast:
Today's weather in Cardiff is primarily cloudy. Throughout the game, the temperature will remain at or near 18°C. Throughout the evening, the sky stays cloudy. By noon, the temperature can reach 19°C.
Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 08 |
| WEF Won | 01 |
| SOB Won | 06 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Welsh Fire: Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Matt Henry, Ajeet Singh Dale, and Jonny Bairstow (captain and wicketkeeper)
Southern Brave: James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (wicketkeeper), and James Vince (captain)
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