Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women Prediction: Who Will Win 21st 100 Ball Women Match on 20th August 2025?

The Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women prediction for the 21st match of The Hundred Women’s 2025 points towards a one-sided contest. Southern Brave Women have been the standout team this season, winning all five of their games and sitting comfortably at the top of the table. In contrast, Welsh Fire Women are yet to find their footing, having lost every game so far, and sit at the bottom of the table. The two sides face off on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, in what promises to be a clash of form versus fightback. Southern Brave boast the tournament’s leading wicket-taker Lauren Bell and all-round powerhouse Sophie Devine, while Welsh Fire rely heavily on Sophia Dunkley and Hayley Matthews to revive their campaign. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match.

Match Details

Team Previews

Southern Brave Women Preview
Southern Brave Women have established themselves as the most dominant unit of The Hundred Women 2025. With five wins in five matches, they look destined to secure a top spot and a ticket to the finals. Their bowling has been the key to success, led by Lauren Bell, who has 12 wickets at an average of just 8.08, making her the most lethal bowler of the tournament. Teenage spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman has also been a revelation with nine wickets, offering tight spells that strangle opposition batters. On the batting front, Sophie Devine continues to lead from the front with her all-round brilliance – scoring 102 runs at an average of 34 and taking nine wickets at 11.66. With experienced players like Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Georgia Adams, the Brave have a perfect balance in their XI. Their depth, discipline, and ability to dominate both with bat and ball make them clear favourites going into this contest.

Welsh Fire Women Preview
It has been a nightmare season so far for Welsh Fire Women. After a brilliant 2024 campaign where they finished as runners-up, the team has struggled to even open their account this year. Their batting has been the biggest letdown, scoring at just one run per ball on average, far below the competition’s benchmark. Sophia Dunkley has been the only consistent performer with 95 runs at 23.75, while other top-order batters like Tammy Beaumont and Hayley Matthews have failed to deliver. Matthews, however, has made an impact with the ball, claiming seven wickets at an average of 10.14. Freya Davies has also impressed with her economical bowling, bagging five wickets while going at just 1.17 runs per ball. The Fire’s bowling unit has shown glimpses of brilliance, but without batting partnerships to support them, the team has been unable to finish games. Heading into this clash against the table-toppers, Welsh Fire must rediscover their spark quickly or risk being completely outplayed.

Squads

Welsh Fire Women:
Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont ©, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Emily Windsor, Beth Langston, Sophia Dunkley, Katie George, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Alex Griffiths.

Southern Brave Women:
Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams ©, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rhianna Southby, Sophie Devine, Chloe Tryon, Mady Villiers, Josie Groves, Phoebe Graham, Phoebe Turner, Amara Carr.

Probable Playing XI

Southern Brave Women:
Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams ©, Sophie Devine, Chloe Tryon, Rhianna Southby (wk), Freya Kemp, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Lauren Bell, Mady Villiers.

Welsh Fire Women:
Tammy Beaumont ©, Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Georgia Elwiss, Emily Windsor, Freya Davies, Katie Levick, Shabnim Ismail, Beth Langston.

Fantasy Team XI

Fantasy Analysis:

• Captain Picks: Sophie Devine (all-round impact), Lauren Bell (wickets upfront).
• Vice-Captain Picks: Hayley Matthews (for her bowling and potential batting form), Sophia Dunkley (reliable scorer for Fire).
• Players to Avoid: Tammy Beaumont (poor form this season), Georgia Elwiss (limited fantasy impact so far).

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

Southern Brave Women enter this contest as heavy favourites. Their unbeaten run is backed by consistent team performances, with batters and bowlers firing in unison. Lauren Bell and Tilly Corteen-Coleman have been exceptional in bowling, providing early breakthroughs and controlling middle overs. Sophie Devine’s all-round ability adds unmatched value, while their batting depth ensures resilience even if early wickets fall. On the other hand, Welsh Fire’s over-dependence on Sophia Dunkley and Hayley Matthews is hurting them badly. With no collective batting performance so far, Fire are unlikely to withstand the pressure from Brave’s bowling attack. Given their current momentum, Southern Brave Women are expected to dominate and continue their winning streak.

Pitch Report

The Sophia Gardens pitch usually offers good assistance to bowlers, especially seamers early on. Batters will need to settle before targeting big shots. Spinners could also get grip in the middle overs. A score of 120+ will be competitive here.

Weather Report

The weather in Cardiff is expected to be partly cloudy with mild humidity. Chances of rain are negligible, so we should get a full match.

Broadcast Details

Live Streaming: FanCode

Score Prediction

• If Southern Brave Women Bat First: 119+
• If Welsh Fire Women Bat First: 109+

Toss Prediction

Winner of the toss: Welsh Fire Women (likely to bowl first).

Match Prediction

Our Winner: Southern Brave Women Will Win

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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