Published on: Aug 18, 2025 12:48 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 18, 2025 4:50 pm IST
The Southern Brave are desperate to return to winning ways after losing their last two encounters. Playing at home, i.e., the Rose Bowl in Southampton, the Brave are all set to host the reigning champions and current table toppers Oval Invincibles in match 19 of the Men’s Hundred 2025.
The Southern Brave had a terrific start to their season campaign with two back-to-back wins. However, they have seemingly lost momentum after succumbing to two defeats on the trot at the hands of Northern Superchargers and Trent Rockets by 3 and 4 wickets, respectively. After two defeats in succession, the Brave have slipped down to the fourth spot and are looking to redeem themselves on the points table.
Meanwhile, the current table toppers and reigning champions, Oval Invincibles, have been astonishing so far. Having won 3 out of 4 games, the team has ticked all the boxes and have been doing all things right. Another win here will propel their confidence and take them one step closer to secure a place among the top 3.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SOB vs OVI Dream11 prediction.
Also Read: SOB vs OVI Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: The Hundred Men 2025, Match 19, August 18
Date: 18th August 2025 Time: 11:00 PM IST Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Matches Played: 5 SOB won: 1 OVI won: 3 No Result: 0
Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles have squared off against each other 5 times in The Men’s Hundred history. The Invincibles lead the way with 4 wins, whereas the Brave have won only once. Invincibles have won the last 4 encounters between the two teams.
The Rose Bowl has proven to be a bowler-friendly venue this season, especially for seamers who can exploit early movement and bounce. The average first-innings score has hovered around 123, indicating that batters have found it tough to settle in and accelerate. Fast bowlers have dominated, particularly in the powerplay, with variations and hard lengths proving effective throughout the innings. Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs, but the surface generally favors pace. With both matches at this venue won by chasing sides, captains are likely to opt for bowling first. Expect a low-to-mid scoring contest unless the top order finds rhythm early.
Here’s a table featuring The Hundred stats at The Rose Bowl, Southampton:
SOB Expected Playing XI: James Vince (C), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (WK), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan/Jofra Archer, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs
OVI Expected Playing XI: Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (C/WK), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter/Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the current table-toppers, Oval Invincibles, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and maintain their dominance at the pole position on the points table.
The all-important clash between Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave will take place on Monday, August 18, at 11:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the SonyLiv App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi) channels.
Wicket-keepers: Jordan Cox Batters: Will Jacks, James Vince, Donovan Ferreira, Twanda Muyeye All-Rounders: James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Sam Curran Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Jason Behrendorff, Tymal Mills
C/VC Options- Michael Bracewell, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Sam Curran