This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 25 of “The Hundred” between the Southern Brave and Welsh Fire that is scheduled to take place on the 11th of August 2021.
Southern Brave now has won 3 games in a row after losing their first 2 in this competition. And they are at the 4th position after 3 wins from 6 games. Their opponents Welsh Fire suffered their 4th loss in this campaign and are placed 7th with just the 2 wins. This is a must-win game for both sides and this is either team’s penultimate game of the Hundred 2021.
The Ben Duckett-led Welsh Fire suffered their 4th consecutive defeat in the last game when they lost their last against the Birmingham Pheonix by 93 runs. Opting to field first, the Fire bowlers let Pheonix score 184/5, the highest in the competition so far thanks to some sensational striking from Will Smeed(65) and Moeen Ali(59). In the batting, the Welsh Fire meekly surrendered to Imran Tahir’s leg-spin and were bowled out for 91 in just 74 balls.
On the other hand, the Brave earned a comfortable win over the Superchargers by 5 wickets. Chasing 129, the experienced pair of Quinton De Kock and Paul Sterling gave them a blazing start with the former going on to score make an unbeaten 72 from 45 to win it for the Brave with 5 balls remaining. Earlier it was disciplined bowling from the Southern Brave bowlers which kept the Northern Suerchrgers score down to 128.
Match Details
Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
Pitch and Weather: Generally, a sporting venue and the first 2 “Hundred” games here is an example. The surface will also aid the pacers like all pitches in England does but we can expect plenty of runs. The sky is expected to be partly cloudy throughout the game and there is no chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to be around 18C during the course of the game.
Date and Time: August 11, 2021, 6.30 PM Local, 11.00 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
The Southern Brave won the game against the Superchargers quite comfortably and would have a similar kind of performance in the next home game as well. Paul Stirling has made a good impact coming as a replacement and his opening stand with QDK will be great to watch. They will most likely field the same side.
Welsh Fire had a forgettable outing in the last game with 3 of their bowlers going for plenty which resulted in them conceding 184. Chasing a huge total, their already struggling batting line-up didn’t put up a fight.
Southern Brave
James Vince (capt), Paul Stirling, Quinton De Kock(wk), Alex Davies, Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Whiteley, Liam Dawson/ Danny Briggs, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Jake Lintott, Tymal Mills
Welsh Fire
Ian Cockbain, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Leus du Plooy, Graeme White, Luke Fletcher, David Payne/ Liam Plunkett, Qais Ahmad, Matt Milnes
Match Prediction
Southern Brave are favorites as they are playing at their home ground and the recent form is behind them after winning 3 of their recent games.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: James Vince, the Southern Brave captain has been in fine batting form in recent months and can be picked. The Brave opener Paul Sterling who has recently arrived on the team already made a significant contribution in the last game and can be selected as the 2nd batsman. Ben Duckett is one of the few batsmen along with Ian Cockbain who have made some runs at the top of the other for them, so they can complete the batsman here.
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton De Kock of Southern Brave played a superlative knock last game and is an obvious pick as the lone keeper-batsman.
All-rounder: Chris Jordon can be one of the all-rounders in the side as he can contribute with the bat as well to go with his wicket-taking ability. The other is James Neesham who has played a vital role for the Welsh Fire in this tournament.
Bowlers: Welsh leg-spinner Qais Ahmed who has picked 7 wickets thus far can be selected as one of the bowlers in the side. The 3 bowlers who have done well for Southern Brave Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs, George Garton are the other choices.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: James Vince, Quinton De Kock, Ben Duckett, Ian Cockbain, Paul Sterling, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Qais Ahmed, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs, George Garton
Captain: Quinton De Kock
Quinton De Kock is one of the best batsmen in this tournament and is a great choice to be the captain of the side.
Vice-Captain: Ben Duckett
The Welsh Fire skipper is the most consistent batsman for the team in this Hundred edition and has the ability to play a longer inning for the side.
Dream11 Team
