WF 116/4 beat SB 115/8 | The Hundred 2026 Scorecard
Welsh Fire take on Southern Brave in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens on August 3, 2026, with play starting at 11:00 PM IST. WF arrive with 3 wins from their last 4, SB with 2 from 5. WF hold the edge in their recent meetings, 1–0. Innings at this ground have averaged 149 across 4 completed matches. Marcus Stoinis is the form pick of the two squads with 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- 📋 Match #19
- 📅 3 August 2026 · 11:00 PM IST
- 📍 Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- 🏆 The Hundred 2026
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Welsh Fire are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 4) — confidence will be high.
Southern Brave have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 112.5 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
145 runs and 3 wickets in 4 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026 at 93.5 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Rachin Ravindra(WF)
145 runs and 3 wickets in 4 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Rachin Ravindra one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 93.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 204.
- Lockie Ferguson(WF)
Lockie Ferguson brings 6 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for WF, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 154.
- Marco Jansen(WF)
Marco Jansen has 6 runs and 4 wickets in 4 matches for WF in The Hundred 2026, averaging 43.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 84.
- Joe Root(WF)
107 runs in 4 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Joe Root one of WF's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 43 fantasy points a game and with a best of 101.
- Marcus Stoinis(SB)
Marcus Stoinis brings 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for SB, averaging 112.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 136.
- Adil Rashid(SB)
Adil Rashid has 7 wickets in 5 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 114.
Form guide
Most recent first, all competitions we track.
At Sophia Gardens
Key players in the squads
- Joe Root · Batter
- Phil Salt · Wicketkeeper
- Matthew Short · All-rounder
- Marco Jansen · All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra · Batter
- Lockie Ferguson · Bowler
- Jamie Smith · Wicketkeeper
- Marcus Stoinis · All-rounder
- Jofra Archer · Bowler
- Moeen Ali · All-rounder
- David Miller · Batter
- Tristan Stubbs · Batter
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won WF vs SB?
WF posted 116/4 (19/20 ov, target 116) and then bowled out SB to win. WF won by 6 wickets. Matthew Short was the standout batter, scoring 60 off 41 balls. Sam Cook led the bowling attack with 3/14. Matthew Short was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in WF vs SB?
Matthew Short was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Matthew Short — 60(41). Top bowler: Sam Cook — 3/14.
What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens?
Sophia Gardens has averaged 149 runs an innings this season, from 4 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 117 to 177, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. WF have played 2 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 145 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 167.
Who should be captain for WF vs SB in fantasy cricket?
Marcus Stoinis is a strong captain pick, with Rachin Ravindra as vice-captain. 73 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for SB in The Hundred 2026 at 112.5 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the head-to-head record between Welsh Fire and Southern Brave?
In 1 completed meeting tracked on CricketDream, Welsh Fire have won 1 and Southern Brave 0. Welsh Fire lead.
What is the average first-innings score at Sophia Gardens?
Across 10 completed matches at Sophia Gardens in our records, teams batting first averaged 148. Sides batting first won 4 and chasing sides won 6.
Who will win WF vs SB?
Welsh Fire hold the head-to-head edge (1–0) and start as slight favourites, though Southern Brave have the firepower to upset them.
How do I play fantasy cricket for WF vs SB on CricketDream?
Build a free Fantasy XI for Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.