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After a challenging start that saw them suffer a defeat at the hands of Trent Rockets (TRT) in the tournament opener, Southern Brave (SOB) managed to turn things around with a narrow two-run victory against Welsh Fire (WEF). Led by the capable James Vince, the team is now focused on maintaining their positive momentum as they prepare to take on Northern Superchargers (NOS) in their next game of The Hundred 2023 on Sunday (August 6).
While the team’s batting performance was lackluster in both fixtures, Chris Jordan‘s exceptional performance in the last game against WEF boosted their score. Jordan’s unbeaten 70 runs off 32 deliveries showcased his ability, but relying solely on him for batting prowess isn’t a sustainable strategy. The bowlers performed reasonably well, and their consistency will be pivotal. However, the batting lineup needs improvement.
On the other hand, NOS had their inaugural match against Birmingham Phoenix interrupted by rain, resulting in a draw. Nevertheless, the limited play demonstrated their bowlers’ capabilities. With a strong batting unit, the team aims to secure their first victory of the season when they face SOB at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
The Hundred 2023, 8th Match:
- Date and time: August 6, 2023, Sunday; 01:30 pm GMT | 02:30 pm local | 7:00 pm IST
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
SOB vs NOS Pitch Report:
The Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton is renowned for being a high-scoring ground, providing favorable conditions for batters to excel. A competitive total on this surface would typically be anything above 155 runs. Considering the pitch’s characteristics, opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a strategic advantage.
SOB vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Tom Banton
- Batters: James Vince, Harry Brook
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Matthew Short, James Fuller, Mitchell Santner, Bas de Leede
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
SOB vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1 : Devon Conway (c), Harry Brook (vc)
Choice 2: Adil Rashid (c), James Vince (vc)
SOB vs NOS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tim David, Alex Davies, Wayne Parnell, Chris Jordan
SOB vs NOS Dream11 Team for today’s match (Aug 6, 1:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Southern Brave
Jofra Archer, Tim David (Mitchell Santner from August 20), Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Devon Conway, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Finn Allen, George Garton, James Fuller, Alex Davies, Joe Weatherley, Jafer Chohan, Matt Fisher
Northern Superchargers
Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Reece Topley, Tom Banton, Matthew Short, Adam Lyth, Adam Hose, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, David Wiese, Bas de Leede, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Saif Zaib
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