SOB vs WEF Dream11 Prediction for the 5th Match of The Hundred 2023 Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

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

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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

Finn Allen
Devon Conway (Wk)
James Vince (c)
Leus du Plooy
George Garton
Tim David
James Fuller
Chris Jordan
Rehan Ahmed
Craig Overton
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.

Last 5 performances in The Hundred	The Hundred Matches, Runs against Welsh Fire	Runs in The Hundred	The Hundred performances at The Rose Bowl	Captain or Vice captain choice
-, 1/20, 1/17, 1/18, 1/18	10 Runs in 2 Matches	104 Runs in 11 Matches	62 Runs in 5 matches	✅

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.

Last 5 performances in The Hundred	The Hundred Matches, Runs against Welsh Fire	Runs in The Hundred	The Hundred performances at The Rose Bowl	Captain or Vice captain choice
38, 24, 30, 0, 74	23 Runs in 1 Match	105 Runs	67 Runs in 5 Matches	✅

WEF Playing 11

Luke Wells
Jonny Bairstow (wk)
Glenn Phillips
David Willey
Stephen Eskinazi
Tom Abell (c)
David Payne
Roelof van der Merwe
Ben Green
Haris Rauf
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.

Last 5 performances in The Hundred	The Hundred Matches, Runs and Wickets against Southern Brave	Wickets in The Hundred	The Hundred performances at The Rose Bowl	Captain or Vice captain choice
17/2, 23/1, 17/2, 33/2, 15/2	7 Runs, 0 Wickets in 2 Matches	397 Runs in 15 matches	10 Wickets in 13 Matches	✅

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.

Last 5 performances in T20	The Hundred Wickets against Southern Brave	Runs & Average in The Hundred	The Hundred performances at The Rose Bowl	Captain or Vice captain choice
24/2, 26/2, 29/4, 25/0, 28/2	—	2 Wickets in 1 Match	–	✅

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.