Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026
Match summary
Southern Brave Women face Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred Women’s 2026 at the Rose Bowl on 22 July: likely XIs, pitch, weather and our verdict.
Match details
| Match | Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 2nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Women’s 2026 |
| Date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Southern Brave Women |
| Toss pick | Southern Brave Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Southern Brave Women host Welsh Fire Women at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday 22 July in the second match of The Hundred Women’s 2026. It is a daytime game, played in warm and mostly dry conditions.
Brave’s likely batting order has plenty of international pedigree, with Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Jemimah Rodrigues and Lizelle Lee at the top and Rebecca Odgers keeping wicket. Sophie Molineux is expected to captain the side and Sarah Glenn provides spin, while Lauren Bell, Issy Wong and Tilly Corteen-Coleman give the attack pace and variety.
Welsh Fire are likely to be captained by Sophie Devine and could field Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Sarah Bryce and Freya Kemp in the batting. Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Sophia Smale, Emily Arlott, Fi Morris and Grace Thompson make up the rest of a bowling group with depth.
On this pitch, a first-innings score of about 145 should be competitive and 155 or more could put the chasing side under real pressure. The team that handles the powerplay better is likely to gain the advantage, and we give Southern Brave Women the edge.
The Rose Bowl normally offers a balanced surface. Seamers can gain early swing and movement, especially under cloud, then the pitch settles into consistent bounce for the batters. As it slows, spinners and bowlers with cutters can have an impact in the middle overs. The first-innings range regarded as competitive in T20 is about 165–180 here.
It should be a warm afternoon on 22 July at the Rose Bowl, with temperatures of 26–27°C and a mix of sun and cloud. Rain chances are very low, so a full match is expected, and with little dew likely in a daytime game the conditions should be similar for both innings.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 135–150 | – |
| Second innings | 130–140 | – |
Southern Brave Women
Southern Brave Women have a strong top order and a varied bowling attack, and we pick them to win at the Rose Bowl.
Toss pick: Southern Brave Women
FAQ
Who is our pick in SB-W vs WF-W?
We pick Southern Brave Women, backed by a strong top order and varied bowlers.
Where is the match played?
It takes place at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday 22 July, as the second match of The Hundred Women’s 2026.
What is a competitive total in this game?
A first-innings score of around 145 should be competitive, and 155 or above could put the chasing team under serious pressure.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Southern Brave Women
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Maia Bouchier
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Lizelle Lee
- Rebecca Odgers
- Sophie Molineux
- Sarah Glenn
- Ellie Anderson
- Lauren Bell
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman
- Isabelle Wong
Welsh Fire Women
- Ella McCaughan
- Georgia Voll
- Sophie Devine
- Sarah Bryce
- Freya Kemp
- Georgia Wareham
- Heather Graham
- Sophia Smale
- Emily Arlott
- Fi Morris
- Grace Thompson