• Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Dream11 team for today's match- August 5, 05:30 pm GMT | The Hundred Men's 2024.

  • Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium in Cardiff will host Match 17 of the tournament.

WEF vs SOB, The Hundred Men’s 2024: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave

Cardiff sets the stage for a thrilling encounter as the Welsh Fire take on the Southern Brave in Match 17 of The Hundred Men’s 2024. With both teams eyeing a spot in the playoffs, this clash promises fireworks.

The Southern Brave have been the team to beat so far, and their dominance is evident in their three wins from four matches. With a strong batting lineup and a formidable bowling attack, they come into this game as the favourites. However, the Welsh Fire cannot be underestimated. They have shown glimpses of brilliance and will be eager to prove their mettle against the No. 2 team on the table.

The Hundred Men’s 2024, WEF vs SOB, Match 17

  • Date and Time: August 5, 2024; 11:00 pm IST, 06:30 pm local, 5:30 pm GMT
  • Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Cardiff Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens is expected to offer a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. While there might be some early assistance for the seamers with the new ball, the wicket will likely flatten out as the match progresses. Batters should find it easier to score runs in the second innings as the pitch becomes more conducive to batting. However, spinners could come into play in the middle overs, making it essential for batters to adapt to changing conditions.

Overall, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards, with both bat and ball expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Picks

  • Wicketkeeper:  Jonny Bairstow
  • Batters: James Vince
  • All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, David Willey
  • Bowlers:  Matt Henry, David Payne, Tymal Mills, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Haris Rauf

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

  • Choice 1: Jonny Bairstow (c), David Willey (vc)
    Choice 2: Kieron Pollard (c), James Vince (vc)

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Craig Overton, Alex Davies, Luke Wells, Glenn Phillips

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WEF vs SOB Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 5, 2024, 05:30 pm GMT)

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Picks
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Squads

Welsh Fire Squad: Luke Wells, Jonny Bairstow(w), Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, David Payne, Matt Henry, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf, Roelof van der Merwe, Chris Cooke, Ben Green, Stephen Eskinazi, Joshua Little, Jake Ball

Southern Brave Squad:  Alex Davies(w), James Vince(c), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs, Rehan Ahmed, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Hughes, Joe Weatherley, George Garton

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