Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, HMC2024, Today Match Prediction

WEF vs SOU Match Prediction & Analysis

With all teams now having played three or four games in the 2024 Men’s Hundred, the league table is beginning to take shape.

And this clash between Welsh Fire and Southern Brave sees two of the top sides going head to head with both teams sure to be high on confidence after wins in their last matches.

Fire and Brave both had enjoyable Saturdays to set up this clash where the home team will be looking to end a run of defeats against the side who travel up from the south coast.

WEF vs SOU Betting News

TEAMS PREVIEW

Welsh Fire Preview

It was a low-scoring but victorious Saturday in Nottingham for Welsh Fire who successfully defended their 125/8 total thanks to their experienced and talented bowling unit.

That’s not to say the batters don’t deserve any credit, particularly opener Jonny Bairstow who will come into this match after striking 55 runs from 45 balls along with 33 from captain Tom Abell.

With the ball, Welsh Fire have most bases covered and have David Payne and Haris Rauf playing in front of their home fans after taking two wickets each in Nottingham.

Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:

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

Welsh Fire Actual Playing XI:

David Payne, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Thomas Abell, Joe Clarke, David Willey, Glenn Phillips, Haris Rauf, Jonny Bairstow, Luke Wells, Mason Crane, Matt Henry

Southern Brave Preview

Top of the table and with their skipper in fine form, Southern Brave will make the trip north west brimming with confidence after thrashing Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs on Saturday.

Captain James Vince will come to the crease in Cardiff looking to build on his 90 not out from 47 balls in Birmingham, when he hit six fours and six sixes!

Pundits have long sung the praises of Southern Brave’s bowling attack and they were at their best once again at Edgbaston. It may be different conditions in Cardiff but both Akeal Hosein and Chris Jordan will arrive on the back of taking three wicket hauls against Phoenix.

SOB Over/Under Betting Tips

Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Davies (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Kieron Pollard, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Southern Brave Actual Playing XI:

Craig Overton, Leus du Plooy, Tymal Mills, James Vince, Alex Davies, Danny Briggs, Laurie Evans, Chris Jordan, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, James Coles

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It’s going to be a humid evening in Cardiff on Monday with the ball likely to swing as a result. No rain is forecast with the temperature dropping from 23 to 21 degrees across the match. 

WEF vs SOU Pitch Report

Short boundaries will always see batters going for their shots early on in Cardiff but they will have to be wary with the pitch and the overhead conditions assisting the pace bowlers. 

Total Over/Under Betting Tips

Toss: To Bat

We have only had one game in the Men’s Hundred in Cardiff so far this season and it was won by the side batting first! Therefore, we predict that both captains will want to post a total by batting first in this match.