Southern Brave: The Hundred Franchise Profile

Southern Brave are one of the eight teams in The Hundred, the 100-ball competition run by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The team is based in the south of England and plays at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club.

Origins

The Hundred was announced in 2018, and its eight city-based teams were revealed in 2019. The competition’s first season took place in 2021, and Southern Brave were among the founding franchises, with separate men’s and women’s sides playing on shared match days.

Achievements

The men’s team won the inaugural men’s title in 2021, beating Birmingham Phoenix in the final. The women’s side has also been among the strongest in the competition and has reached finals in the early years. This page does not give a full women’s title record, and results after 2024 are not covered.

Home ground

The team plays at the Utilita Bowl in West End near Southampton, formerly known as the Rose Bowl and the Ageas Bowl. The ground is a modern venue with a hotel on site and has hosted Test matches, one-day internationals and Twenty20 internationals. Sponsorship has led to several names over the years.

Significance

Southern Brave have helped to establish The Hundred as a competition drawing large crowds and television audiences, with an emphasis on a family-friendly atmosphere. Squads are redrafted and updated every year, so no current players are listed here.