Welsh Fire Women vs Southern Brave Women Prediction & Preview – The Hundred 19th Match

Welsh Fire Women face Southern Brave Women at Sophia Gardens in the 19th match of The Hundred Women’s 2026, an afternoon game on Monday 3 August.

Welsh Fire are captained by Sophie Devine and have Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan and Freya Kemp in their possible top order. Georgia Wareham and Heather Graham add all-round options, and Rhianna Southby keeps wicket, with Sophia Smale, Grace Potts and Em Arlott in the bowling group.

Southern Brave Women are led by Sophie Molineux. Maia Bouchier, Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues give them a strong batting core, and Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell and Tilly Corteen-Coleman form a varied attack.

Cardiff conditions should offer something for both departments. The new ball may move early, then the pitch should play truer for batters who settle, before spinners and slower bowlers have an impact. With dry weather forecast and no dew, rotating the strike and keeping wickets in hand for the last 25 balls could decide the game. We expect Southern Brave Women to prevail.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sophia Gardens generally offers an even contest. Seamers can find swing and movement with the new ball, especially in Cardiff’s often cloudy conditions, while batters who spend time in the middle can enjoy good bounce and a quick outfield. The surface may slow later, which helps spinners and bowlers with cutters or slower variations. In T20 cricket 160–175 is usually considered competitive, though the expected total for this women’s fixture is lower, and the forecast range is 120–135.

Weather

Monday afternoon is forecast to be warm and dry in Cardiff, around 28–29°C under mostly to partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain is extremely low, a light breeze may help the seamers, and dew will not be a factor in an afternoon fixture.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 120–135
• 2nd innings: 115–130

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