Match 5 of The Women’s Hundred will feature a clash between Southern Brave Women and Welsh Fire Women at the Ageas Bowl, in Southampton, on Friday, August 4. Southern Brave have gotten off to the best start in the tournament as they won against Trent Rockets in the season opener by registering a 27-run victory. They will be keen on putting in a similar performance in the forthcoming clash as well.
On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women did not get off to a similar start, as they could not even get to compete in their first game of the season. Taking on Manchester Originals in their first game of the competition, continuous rain saw the game being called off without a ball being bowled and both teams sharing the points.
Match Details:
Tournament: The Hundred Women 2023
Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Match 5
Venue: Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Date & Time: Friday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv and FanCode
Ageas Bowl Pitch Report:
The surface at the Ageas Bowl, in Southampton, is a bit on the slower side. Hence the spinners could benefit heavily from such a surface up on offer. Therefore, opting to bowl first and chasing the target down on such a pitch could be a very wise decision.
Probable Playing XI
Southern Brave (SOB-W)
Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Danielle Gregory, Maitlan Brown, Chloe Tryon, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Anya Shrubsole (c), Lauren Bell, Mary Taylor
Welsh Fire (WEF-W)
Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont (c), Sarah Bryce (WK), Emily Windsor, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Laura Harris, Alex Griffiths, Alex Hartley, Shabnim Ismail, Claire Nicholas
SOB-W vs WEF-W Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 3, Southern Brave women – 03, Welsh Fire women – 00, NR- 00
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Smriti Mandhana – Southern Brave
Southern Brave Women’s opener Smriti Mandhana is undoubtedly one of the best batters in women’s cricket, and she proved just that in her previous game, scoring 55 runs in 36 deliveries. Seeing her form, she could be the best batter in the side’s forthcoming clash against Welsh Fire as well.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Mary Taylor – Southern Brave
Southern Brave’s Mary Taylor could prove to be the best bowler in the forthcoming clash between Southern Brave women and Welsh Fire women. In her last game, Taylor bowled four overs and took three wickets, conceding 18 runs in the process.
Today’s Match Prediction: Southern Brave Women to win the match