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Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: Welsh Fire vs Southern BraveTime: 20 Aug, 07:30 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: The Hundred Men's Competition 2025🏆
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff 🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- The Match No. 21 of the ongoing Hundred Men's 2025 will witness Welsh Fire (WEF) and Southern Brave (SOB) cross swords at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. This will be the first of the two games scheduled for the day, as the next game will be played between London Spirit and Northern Superchargers.
- The Welsh Fire have managed to win only one game in the season so far. Their solitary win came against Manchester Originals. With four points to their tally after four games played, they are teetering at the eighth position on the leaderboard. The game against Southern Brave will pose a perfect opportunity for them to return to winning ways, else it will be too late for a comeback, as the playoffs are not far away.
- Speaking of Southern Brave, they are relatively in a much better position compared to Fire, managing a couple of wins from five games played. However, the things are not all rosy at their end as they have lost three of their preceding fixtures, marking concerns over their form, after wins in the first two matches. They will be eager to register their third win of the season on Wednesday.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- Weather during the match time in Cardiff, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 18°C on the match day with 96% humidity and 30.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- Pitch is pretty good place for the batters to get a big score for themselves as the ball comes easily onto the bat. It’s difficult to chase anything more than 200 hence batting first makes sense.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 Welsh Fire (WEF):
- Riley Meredith, currently Welsh Fire’s top wicket-taker this season, is expected to return to the playing XI if declared fit.
- Chris Green had a tough outing against Oval Invincibles and could be the one to make way for Meredith’s comeback.
- Despite the heavy 83-run defeat in their last match, wholesale changes aren’t anticipated; most of the XI is likely to stay intact.
- That crushing loss to the reigning champions may have dented team morale for sure.
🔴 Southern Brave (SOB):
- Southern Brave may turn to Reece Topley as a fresh pace option, potentially stepping in for Jordan Thompson.
- Finn Allen remains sidelined due to injury and will not be available for selection in this fixture.
- Chris Jordan’s groin injury has kept him out of the last three matches, and signs point to him missing the remainder of the tournament.
🏅 Winning Chances:
Southern Brave look in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
🌟 Team Combo:
🔵 Welsh Fire (WEF)
⚡ Opening Batters
Stephen Eskinazi and Steven Smith will open the innings for Welsh Fire.
Both are very talented players and can give a solid start to the team.
🔥 One-Down Batter
Jonny Bairstow will be the backbone of the batting department at No. 3.
If early wickets fall, he can settle the innings. He was also the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
⚡ Middle-Order Batters
Luke Wells and Tom Kohler-Cadmore will strengthen the middle order for Welsh Fire.
🧤 Wicket-keeper
Tom Kohler-Cadmore will don the gloves for Welsh Fire.
🎯 Spin Bowler
Chris Green will handle the spin bowling duties for the team.
🔥 Pace Bowlers
David Payne and Matt Henry will spearhead the pace attack for Welsh Fire.
🔵 Southern Brave (SOB)
⚡ Opening Batters
Leus du Plooy and James Vince will open the innings for Southern Brave.
Both are very talented players and can provide an attacking start.
🔥 One-Down Batter
Jason Roy will be the backbone of the batting department at No. 3.
If early wickets fall, he can settle the innings.
⚡ Middle-Order Batters
Laurie Evans and James Coles will strengthen the middle order for Southern Brave.
James Vince will also lead the team as Captain, bringing his batting skills and leadership experience.
🧤 Wicket-keeper
Laurie Evans will don the gloves for Southern Brave.
🔥 Pace Bowlers
Tymal Mills and Craig Overton will spearhead the pace attack for Southern Brave.
Craig Overton is currently among the top fantasy points earners in this series and was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
⚡ Key Players to Watch:
🔴Welsh Fire (WEF):
👑 Stephen Eskinazi
📊 Recent Form: [9, 25, 38, 43, 31, 3*]
Consistent top-order batter who can anchor the innings with stability.
🔥 Luke Wells
📊 Recent Form: [2W, 0W, 0W, 24, 57]
All-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball, handy option in middle overs.
⚡ Steven Smith
📊 Fantasy Points: 161 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
World-class batter, known for his technique and ability to build partnerships.
🎯 Chris Green
📊 Fantasy Points: 280 | 💸 Credit: 8
Reliable spinner, effective in controlling runs and picking wickets in middle overs.
🔥 Jonny Bairstow
📊 Recent Form: [40, 3, 0]
Explosive top-order batter capable of giving flying starts in powerplay.
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🟢 Southern Brave (SOB):
👑 Hilton Cartwright
📊 Fantasy Points: 118 | 💸 Credit: 7
Steady middle-order batter who provides balance and stability.
🔥 James Vince
📊 Recent Form: [56*, 11, 18, 18, 3, 71*]
Captain and anchor of the team, consistent scorer with match-winning ability.
⚡ Jason Roy
📊 Fantasy Points: 181 | 💸 Credit: 8
Aggressive opener, dangerous in powerplay overs with quick scoring.
🎯 Jofra Archer
📊 Fantasy Points: 232 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
Express pacer who can dismantle batting line-ups with his pace and accuracy.
🔥 Michael Bracewell
📊 Fantasy Points: 237 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
Quality all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball, adds depth to the side.
⚡ Craig Overton
📊 Recent Form: [0W, 1W, 0W, 2W, 2W, (22, 2W), 2W]
Seam-bowling all-rounder, consistent wicket-taker and handy with the bat.
🔥 Tymal Mills
📊 Recent Form: [1W, 1W, 3W, 4W, 2W, 1W]
Experienced death-over specialist, lethal with his variations and yorkers.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
👑 James Vince
📊 Fantasy Points: 147 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
Classy top-order batter and skipper who provides stability and consistency.
🎯 Safe SL C/VC pick—anchors the innings and builds partnerships.
🔥 Steven Smith
📊 Fantasy Points: 161 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
World-class batter with the ability to play long innings and handle pressure.
🚀 Strong GL C/VC option—can deliver a match-winning knock.
⚡ Jason Roy
📊 Fantasy Points: 181 | 💸 Credit: 8
Explosive opener who loves to attack in the powerplay.
✅ GL C/VC pick—high-risk, high-reward option when he fires early.
🔥 Michael Bracewell
📊 Fantasy Points: 237 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
Impactful all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball.
🎯 Safe SL/GL C/VC pick—provides steady fantasy points in multiple departments.
⚡ Tymal Mills
📊 Fantasy Points: 331 | 💸 Credit: 7.5
Experienced pacer and death-over specialist, reliable wicket-taker.
🚀 GL C/VC option—can grab multiple wickets in quick time.
👑 Jonny Bairstow
📊 Fantasy Points: 348 | 💸 Credit: 9
Explosive batter at the top, capable of single-handedly changing the game.
🎯 Must-have SL/GL C/VC pick—consistent fantasy performer with a high ceiling.
🤼 Squads:
✨ Welsh Fire (WEF) Squad:
Jonny Bairstow(WK), David Payne, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell(C), Matt Henry, Tom Kohler Cadmore(WK), Mason Crane, Chris Green, Paul Walter, Benjamin Kellaway, Steven Smith, Saif Zaib, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull, Ajeet Dale✨ Southern Brave (SOB) Squad:
Chris Jordan, James Vince(C), Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Finn Allen(WK), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans(WK), Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Toby Albert(WK), Jason Roy, Hilton Cartwright, Reece Topley⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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Toss: Welsh Fire opt to bowl
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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