The fourth edition of The Hundred tournament is nearing its end, and match number 30 of the competition will see Southern Brave and Welsh Fire go head-to-head at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on August 14.
James Vince’s Southern Brave are currently third on the league table with ten points from seven games. They have won five and lost two, making this match crucial, as a win would confirm their place in the top three. On the other hand, Tom Abell’s team is out of competition and will play their final league game for pride. They have won two and lost four of their seven games, with one game abandoned due to rain.
Ahead of this enthralling contest, let’s delve into the pitch report, stats, probable playing XI, match prediction, and top players. 
The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Report
The pitch at Rose Bowl has favored new-ball bowlers, especially in the first innings. Top-order batters need to settle at the crease before attempting big shots. 139 is the highest score at this venue in The Hundred 2024 and the score in this contest is likely to hover around this.
The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Stats (The Hundred)
Matches: 16
Matches won batting first: 5
Matches won batting second: 11
Average first innings total: 142
Average second innings total: 134
Highest total recorded: 201/3 (100 balls) by Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave
Lowest total recorded: 107/7 (100 balls) by Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave
SOB vs WEF Probable Playing XI
Welsh Fire: Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow/Luke Wells, Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Ross Whiteley, Haris Rauf
Southern Brave: Alex Davies (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Akeal Hosein, Craig Overton/Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills
SOB vs WEF Top Players Predictions
Haris Rauf (WEF): The Pakistani speedster is in prime form in The Hundred event, having scalped at least two wickets in each contest he played. He has claimed eleven wickets in five innings and will aim to finish his campaign on a high note.
James Vince (SOB): The Southern Brave skipper has led his team from the front in the ongoing The Hundred competition. The right-hander has hammered 338 runs in seven innings so far and is likely to play a key role for his side in this crucial clash.
Kieron Pollard (SOB): The West Indian batter created history in the Brave’s previous game, smashing Rashid Khan for five sixes in a set. Pollard has a knack for performing in crucial matches, and his current form is a positive sign for the Southern Brave. The right-hander has smashed 155 runs in five innings in the ongoing The Hundred and will likely carry his good form in this contest as well.
SOB vs WEF Hit or Miss Prediction
Chris Jordan (SOB): The 35-year-old has been a consistent performer in The Hundred 2024, taking at least one wicket in each game. He has claimed 14 wickets in seven innings so far, proving highly effective with his variations. The right-arm pacer will play a key role for Southern Brave in this crucial clash.
SOB vs WEF Conditions-based Predictions
- Pacers will get lateral movement with the new ball
- Spinners need to bowl in the right areas to excel
- Bowling first should be a good choice
SOB vs WEF Match Predictions
The total runs in this contest are likely to remain under 268.5 runs (1.85). James Vince is in red-hot form and will likely score over 22.5 runs (1.85). Additionally, the total wickets in this contest might remain under 13.5 (1.70). The Odds.
SOB vs WEF Winner Prediction
Southern Brave have a good record against Welsh Fire in The Hundred’s history and will likely sustain their momentum in this contest as well. However, Welsh Fire have nothing to lose in this contest, and they can spoil Brave’s party.
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