The second match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 features a compelling showdown between Southern Brave Women and Welsh Fire Women at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. Led by Australia star captain Sophie Molineux, Southern Brave boast a formidable roster packed with international powerhouses, including explosive top-order batters Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Lizelle Lee, alongside England seam weapon Lauren Bell. Hungry for redemption after finishing as runners-up in the previous edition, the Brave will aim to assert early dominance on home soil.
On the flip side, Welsh Fire Women enter this clash determined to make a strong statement after a tough outing last season. Captained by legendary New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine, the Fire possess plenty of firepower, further strengthened by in-form talent such as Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, and dependable pace-bowling all-rounder Heather Graham. The pitch at The Rose Bowl typically offers true bounce and suits fluent stroke-makers, though early movement for the seamers could play a pivotal role in the powerplay. With high-caliber match-winners on both sides, fans can expect a fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat encounter as both teams strive to start their 2026 tournament on a winning note.
SB-W vs WF-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: July 22, 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT/ 3:00 pm local
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
SB-W vs WF-W, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 8 | Southern Brave Women won: 5 | Welsh Fire Women won: 3 | No result/tied: 0
The Rose Bowl Pitch Report
The pitch at The Rose Bowl in Southampton generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, featuring true bounce and decent carry that allow stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence. Fast bowlers usually extract a bit of early lateral movement with the new ball under cloud cover, making the powerplay crucial for top-order batters. As the match progresses, the surface tends to settle down into a firm batting deck, though spinners can find subtle turn and grip later in the innings. Winning the toss often prompts captains to bowl first to capitalize on any early seam movement.
Squads:
Welsh Fire Women: Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Georgia Wareham, Ella McCaughan, Abi Norgrove, Heather Graham, Fi Morris, Rhianna Southby, Sophia Smale, Freya Kemp, Grace Potts, Niamh Holland, Grace Thompson, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis
Southern Brave Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Katherine Fraser, Jemimah Rodrigues, Maia Bouchier, Lizelle Lee (wk), Naomi Dattani, Sophie Molineux (c), Phoebe Franklin, Jodi Grewcock, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Ellie Anderson, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Daisy Gibb, Rebecca Odgers
SB-W vs WF-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- WF-W win the toss and bowl first
- SB-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- SB-W’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- SB-W win the toss and bowl first
- WF-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- WF-W’s total score: 140-150
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
