Cricket Free Tips | The Hundred Men’s 2021, Match 25: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire

Southern Brave will face Welsh Fire at The Ageas Bowl in match 25 of Men’s Hundred. After losing their first two games to Trent Rockets and Welsh Fire, the host side has gone undefeated in their last four. Welsh Fire have lost their previous four games after winning their first two.

The Southern Brave are a powerful force in the competition, and Quinton de Kock and Paul Stirling’s opening partnership is getting stronger by the game.

Welsh Fire are still struggling without captain Jonny Bairstow. To win this game, they’ll have to chuck the form book out the window.

Weather
The temperature will range from 15~21°C. There’s a slight risk of rain, and fans should expect a complete game.

Pitch
The Rose Bowl pitch is a two-paced affair with something for everyone. The spinners were able to make an impact due to the grip on the surface. With five balls to spare, the Southern Brave chased down a total of 129, and the track is predicted to be a little slower.

Probable Playing XIs
Southern Brave:
James Vince (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Alex Davies, Paul Stirling, George Garton, Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Whiteley, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott
Welsh Fire:
Ben Duckett (c), Tom Banton (wk), Leus du Plooy, Glenn Phillips, Luke Fletcher, Ian Cockbain, Qais Ahmad, James Neesham, Matt Milnes, Graeme White, David Payne

Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire – Match 25, Dream 11:
Quinton de Kock (c&wk), Alex Davies (wk), Ben Duckett, James Vince, Ian Cockbain, Jimmy Neesham, Chris Jordan, Qais Ahmad, George Garton, Danny Briggs, David Payne

Prediction
Match winner

• Southern Brave

Winning the toss

• Southern Brave

Top Batsman

• Southern Brave – Quinton de Kock
• Welsh Fire – Ben Duckett

Top Bowler

• Southern Brave – Chris Jordan
• Welsh Fire – David Payne

Most Sixes 

• Southern Brave – Quinton de Kock
• Welsh Fire – Ben Duckett

Player of the Match

• Southern Brave – Quinton de Kock

Team Scores Batting First 

• Southern Brave – 140+
• Welsh Fire – 135+

The Southern Brave continues to improve, and Quinton de Kock’s emergence with a massive score is an excellent plus for the franchise. On the other hand, Welsh Fire appears to be unable to win, let alone cross the finish line. In this match, we are backing Southern Brave to win again. Stay with Baji to enjoy your favourite cricket!