SB vs WF Fantasy Prediction, 19th Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, The Hundred 2026

SB vs WF Fantasy Prediction is in focus as Southern Brave and Welsh Fire play the second match of a Cardiff doubleheader on Monday. Southern Brave have had a bad run. Welsh Fire have played better lately. Chris Jordan captains Southern Brave this season, his first time in charge. Phil Salt captains Welsh Fire and has scored more runs in this competition than anyone else ever.

SB vs WF Match Details

Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 19th Match, The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Monday, 3 August 2026
Time: 11:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local Time
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
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Recent Form

Southern Brave have won just one of their last five games. That win came against Birmingham Phoenix. They’ve lost to Sunrisers Leeds, MI London and Welsh Fire, and their net run rate has dropped because of it. Welsh Fire have won two of their last three, including a good win over MI London. They lost their last game to Trent Rockets, held to 122 while chasing 126. Welsh Fire are the more confident team coming in.

Points Table

Welsh Fire have two wins from three games and eight points. Southern Brave have one win from four games and four points. Southern Brave need this win badly if they want any real shot at the top two.

SB vs WF Head to Head Record

Southern Brave have won more of these matches over the years, 8 wins to 2 across the last 10 meetings. But Welsh Fire won the last time these two played, earlier this season, chasing down 135 easily. So the long term record says Southern Brave, but the recent form and the last result both say Welsh Fire.

Squads

Southern Brave: Chris Jordan captains the side this season. He replaced James Vince, who led the team for five years. Jordan has played for Southern Brave since the competition started. The squad includes Marcus Stoinis, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs. Full squad: Chris Jordan (c), Jofra Archer, Jamie Smith (wk), Adil Rashid, Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wood, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Thomas Rew, Dan Worrall, Caleb Falconer, Ben McKinney, Michael Pepper, Tom Abell, Nikhil Chaudhary, Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib.

Welsh Fire: Phil Salt captains the side and keeps wicket. He has scored more runs in The Hundred than any other player. The batting includes Joe Root, Jordan Cox and Matthew Short. The bowling is led by Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes and Lockie Ferguson. Full squad: Phil Salt (c, wk), Jordan Cox (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Joe Root, Matthew Short, Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Jafer Chohan, Tom Aspinwall, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington.

Pitch Report

Teams that bowl first at Sophia Gardens win a lot. In the men’s competition, the team bowling first has won 68 percent of matches here. Scores are usually on the lower side, first innings average 131, second innings average 123. Fast bowlers have taken about 60 percent of the wickets in the last 10 games here. If you win the toss, bowl first.

Weather Report

Monday evening in Cardiff should be warm and dry. Temperatures will be around 25°C (high 70s Fahrenheit), and there’s only around a 10 percent chance of rain. No real interruption risk.

Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave (Probable): Jamie Smith (wk), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Tom Abell, Chris Jordan (c), Saif Zaib, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer.

Welsh Fire (Probable): Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Root, Phil Salt (c, wk), Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Phil Salt vs Jofra Archer: Salt attacks fast bowling early. Archer bowls as fast as anyone in this format. Whoever wins this battle in the first few overs could decide how the whole game goes.

Marcus Stoinis vs Marco Jansen: Stoinis hits the ball a long way in the middle overs. Jansen is tall, bowls left arm, and gets the ball to reverse late. Hard matchup for both.

Chris Jordan vs Joe Root: Jordan bowls the death overs well. Root is good at finding gaps and keeping the scoreboard moving even when it’s tight. If the game is close at the end, this is the battle that decides it.

Salt is captain because he scores the most runs of anyone in this format and usually faces plenty of balls. Jordan is vice captain because he’s captain and Southern Brave’s best bowler at the death. The rest of the team is a mix of both batting lineups plus the main bowlers, since bowling first has worked well here.

For grand leagues, try something different. Stoinis as captain scores runs and bowls, so he earns points two ways, and fewer people will pick him than Salt. Jansen as vice captain can take wickets with the new ball. Rachin Ravindra and Saif Zaib are cheap picks who could still score well.

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Match Prediction

Welsh Fire are in better form, have a settled captain, and beat Southern Brave the last time these two played. Southern Brave have won more of these matches historically and have a strong bowling attack in Jordan and Archer, but they’ve been inconsistent all season. Bowling first wins a lot at this ground, and both sides have the bowlers to take advantage. Welsh Fire are the pick, but Southern Brave can easily turn this around if Jordan and Archer bowl well.

SB vs WF Fantasy Prediction FAQs

Q. Who will win the SB vs WF 19th match today?
A. Welsh Fire are slightly favoured. They’re in better form and beat Southern Brave last time out, though Southern Brave’s bowling attack means this could go either way.

Q. What is the SB vs WF Fantasy prediction for the 19th match?
A. Phil Salt and Chris Jordan are the top captaincy picks. Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen are good differential picks for grand leagues.

Q. What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens, Cardiff?
A. Teams bowling first have won 68 percent of matches here in the men’s competition. Scores stay low, and fast bowlers take most of the wickets.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for SB vs WF?
A. Southern Brave should be led by Chris Jordan with Jamie Smith keeping wicket. Welsh Fire will build around captain Phil Salt, Joe Root and Jordan Cox. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Who are the captains for SB vs WF, and are there any leadership changes?
A. Chris Jordan captains Southern Brave this season, taking over from James Vince. Phil Salt continues as Welsh Fire captain.

Q. Should I bat first or bowl first if I win the toss, fantasy wise?
A. Bowl first. Teams bowling first have won most matches at this ground in the men’s competition. Check the toss before locking your team if your contest allows late changes.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the SB vs WF match?
A. No. Cardiff should be warm and dry on 3 August, with only around a 10 percent chance of rain.