Published on: Jul 21, 2026 11:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 21, 2026 12:52 pm IST
The inaugural champions of Men’s Hundred, i.e., the Southern Brave, will be in action in match two of the Hundred 2026. They will be hosting the Welsh Fire at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both Brave and Welsh missed a chance to finish among the top three in the last season. Brave missed by a whisker as they finished fourth after four wins and losses from eight games, whereas Welsh Fire could only secure two wins out of their eight games and finished right at the bottom. The Fire have a lot to prove this time around, and to start off, they should look to win their opening encounter of the Hundred 2026. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd match of the Hundred 2026, SB vs WF, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Both Southern Brave and Welsh Fire have undergone serious transformation in their respective squads, infact the Southern Brave have witnessed a change of ownership, as they are now owned by the IPL franchise Delhi Capitals’ owners. Talking about the two teams’ setups, both look solid on paper, but the fact that Southern Brave have made it to the playoffs three out of the five times in the tournament’s history makes them the favorites to start this fixture. Therefore, expect the Brave to have the win-probability meter in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd match of the Hundred 2026, SB vs WF, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
WF: 43% win chance SB: 57% win chance
In the recently concluded T20I series at home against India, Salt scored two fifties across four games and looked in decent nick. Expect the Welsh skipper to tee off in this game.
Tristan Stubbs did pretty well in the English T20 Blast playing for Hampshire. He is expected to bat at no 3 for the Brave and will be a key wicket.
Tom will be a senior batter in the Welsh lineup. In his last 10 Hundred outings, the right-hander has amassed 258 runs, striking at a good rate of 152. Expect a good knock from the senior pro in this game.
Brave's wicket-keeper batter has scored 54 runs in his last 2 outings for the side and has been striking at a rate of 200. Expect some fireworks from Jamie, who will be opening the innings for Brave.
Check out our prediction for the SB vs WF Men’s Hundred 2026 match 2.
The Southern Brave will look to extend their dominance over Welsh Fire when the two sides meet in match two of the Men’s Hundred 2026 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. Brave, the inaugural champions, narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, finishing fourth with four wins and four losses. However, their record against Welsh Fire is nothing short of imperious. Out of nine meetings, Brave have won seven, with Welsh Fire managing just one victory, while one game ended without result.
Adding to their confidence, Brave have strung together six consecutive wins against Welsh Fire, making them overwhelming favorites heading into this clash. With match-winners like Tristan Stubbs, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, skipper Chris Jordan, Marcus Stoinis, Adil Rashid, and David Miller in their ranks, the team looks well-balanced across departments. Their batting depth, coupled with a potent bowling attack, makes them a formidable unit.
Welsh Fire will need something extraordinary to break Brave’s streak, but the hosts will be determined to maintain their stronghold and begin their campaign on a winning note.
Welsh Fire will be desperate to put up a stronger show in the Men’s Hundred 2026 after a disappointing campaign last season, where they managed only two wins from eight games and finished bottom of the table. Despite never making it to the playoffs, their closest attempt came in 2023 when they finished third, showing glimpses of potential.
Skipper Phil Salt will shoulder the responsibility of leading from the front, both with the bat and as a tactician. He has a talented squad at his disposal, featuring stalwarts like Joe Root, Marco Jansen, and Chris Woakes, who bring international pedigree and balance to the side. Tom Kohler-Cadmore adds firepower in the middle order, while the New Zealand duo of Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson provide versatility, Rachin with his all-round skills and Ferguson with express pace.
The challenge for Welsh Fire lies in consistency and converting close games into victories. With a revamped squad and renewed intent, they will aim to break their playoff jinx and prove they can compete with the best. A strong start this season could set the tone for a much-improved campaign. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 9 SB won: 7 WF won: 1 No Result: 1 RECENT form SOUTHERN BRAVE: L L W L W RECENT form WELSH FIRE: L L W L L
In 9 meetings between the two sides, Southern Brave have been the dominant side as they have won 7 times, whereas Welsh Fire have registered a solitary win over them. One game between the two sides ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Southern Brave and Welsh Fire, fare in the 2nd match of Men’s Hundred 2026? Let’s take a look.
Jamie Smith (WK), Tom Abell, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (C), Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Dan Worrall
Phil Salt (C), Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matt Short, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox (WK), Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Jordan Clark/Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Jaffer Chohan
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd match of the Men’s Hundred 2026 between the Southern Brave and Welsh Fire at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
At the Rose Bowl, the toss-winning captain is likely to bat first. The surface offers good bounce for stroke play, and setting a target around 150–160 could be decisive. Under lights, seamers may extract swing, making chasing trickier. Runs on the board remain the safer option in Southampton.
The online live streaming of the 2nd match of Men’s Hundred 2026 between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire will take place live on the Fancode app. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
The Southern Brave are former Hundred champions and have made it to the playoffs three out of five times in the tournament’s history. Welsh Fire, meanwhile, have never made it to the playoffs and finished right at the bottom of the points table last season. Considering the history of the two teams and the fact that Southern Brave have lost only a solitary game at the hands of this opposition, the Brave should start as the outright favorites. Therefore, per our prediction, Southern Brave are expected to win the men’s Hundred 2026 Match 2: SB vs WF.
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