SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction The Hundred 2023 Match 5: Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Dream11 Team

2021 champions Southern Brave will look to bounce back from their opening day defeat in The Hundred season as they take on a rejuvenated Welsh Fire at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on 4th August, Friday at 11:00 PM IST.

Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 5th Match

4th August, 11:00 PM IST

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

SOB vs WEF Preview

2021 The Hundred champions Southern Brave will look to bounce back from their disappointing defeat on the opening day as they take on Welsh Fire and will search for a fourth consecutive win. The match could be decisive for both sides as they build momentum in the competition.

Welsh Fire in the first match ended their winless run from last season against Manchester Original having registered a 9-run win. The win was their first since 2021 and will look to avenge the double loss suffered in 2022 with a fresh-looked side.

Team Form Guide:

SOB: L W W L L
WEF : W L L L L

The Rose Bowl Pitch Report

The wicket at the Rose Bowl has been unpredictable and has helped the pace bowlers at start. However, the wicket helps the batters as the game progresses while spinners also getting little help. Bowling first could be a safer choice at the start of the tournament at Rose Bowl.

SOB Playing 11

1. Finn Allen
2. Devon Conway (Wk)
3. James Vince (c)
4. Leus du Plooy
5. George Garton
6. Tim David
7. James Fuller
8. Chris Jordan
9. Rehan Ahmed
10. Craig Overton
11. Tymal Mills

Southern Brave Team News

• The team has a clean bill of health, with no injury worries.
• All players are fit and ready for selection.
• Devon Conway and Finn Allen should provide the required fulcrum to the side as they mount a challenge for the title this season.

SOB Key Players

1. Tim David Stats vs Welsh Fire

Tim David will be fresh from his exploits in the Major League Cricket (MLC) and will look to replicate his form in the Hundred. He was part of the 2021 championship winning side and has the ability to win the match with both bat and ball.

2. Devon Conway Stats vs Welsh Fire

With a good track record in limited-overs format, Devon Conway will look to add to his tally of runs in the Hundred having missed the 2022 season. He has been an important part of the title-winning side of the Chennai Super Kings and will add to the experience in the Southern Brave side.

WEF Playing 11

1. Luke Wells
2. Jonny Bairstow (wk)
3. Glenn Phillips
4. David Willey
5. Stephen Eskinazi
6. Tom Abell (c)
7. David Payne
8. Roelof van der Merwe
9. Ben Green
10. Haris Rauf
11. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Welsh Fire Team News

• The side will rely heavily on the services of Jonny Bairstow, an experienced England international.
• The team will have the added bonus of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, players with proven category.
• Skipper Tom Abell, Glenn Phillips, and David Willey will be important part of the team furniture and will be expected to fire from the start.

WEF Key Players

1. David Willey stats vs Southern Brave

An experienced all-rounder in the side, David Willey will be a key component for the Welsh side as as he makes his debut for them. In 14 The Hundred matches he has 12 wickets and also helps the batting side of things.

2. Shaheen Shah Afridi Stats vs Southern Brave

Shaheen Shah Afridi will be a vital tool in the arsenal for Welsh Fire after he showcased his talent with a brace of wickets in the first game of the season. He will look to build on the performance as the ODI World Cup nears.

Who will win The Hundred match – Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire?

• The teams have faced each other on four occasions, with Southern Brave having upper hand as they have won three times compared to Welsh’s solitary win in 2021.
• Welsh will to register back-to-back wins for the first time since 2021 in The Hundred.
• Last season, Southern Brave did a double over Welsh by winning both the matches.

Considering home advantage and Welsh Fire’s poor recent record, Southern Brave are expected to get over the line and win this SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction.

SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: Jonny Bairstow

Batters: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tom Abell, James Vince

All-rounders: Tim David, David Willey

Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Roelof van der Merwe, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Who are best Captain Options for SOB vs WEF Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Devon Conway

For Grand League: Tim David, David Willey

What are SOB vs WEF fantasy tips?

1. Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Tim David and David Willey are among top 5 fantasy picks based on form.
2. The Rose Bowl pitch is favourable to batters from the first innings. It may help if you pick more batsmen in your team.
3. Leus du Plooy can be avoided as he has an unimpressive record to start.
4. Tymal Mills ‘s selection in the team could be a gamble worth taking.

Where to Watch The Hundred Live?

The Hundred will live stream on the Sony Six app and website in India. The SOB vs WEF match will also be telecasted on Sony Sports channels.