‍As The Hundred 2025 reaches its end, fans will see a significant game between Southern Brave but also Welsh Fire on 28 August 2025. At the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, this men’s game is more than just another group match – it is a win-or-go-home game for both teams to remain in the playoff competition.

Match Information

• Match – Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire 
• Date – Thursday, 28 August 2025
• Location – The Rose Bowl (Utilita Bowl), Southampton
• Time: 6:30 PM BST | 11:00 PM IST

Previous Game Result

Southern Brave

Southern Brave come to this game with varied results; they beat Welsh Fire in Cardiff by four runs, a game where Hilton Cartwright hit 51 runs from 19 balls. Despite good moments, Brave’s play has not been steady. They have three wins and four losses. Their problem is steady play, mostly with the bat during the middle part of the game.

Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire nearly won that same game but did not finish. Their batters showed ability but gave way under pressure from the score. With only two wins from seven games, Fire are under pressure to move up the rank. Their failure to finish games well has been their biggest worry, and this game gives them a chance to make amends.

Players to Watch

Southern Brave

• Tymal Mills – He leads the fast throwers with 16 outs. Mills pairs fast throws with good aim. He gets outs in the game’s final parts, a fact that makes him a game winner.
• Jofra Archer – Back in form, Archer has taken 12 outs with good control. His skill at throwing under lights in Southampton makes him a good player.
• Hilton Cartwright – The Brave’s steady batter hits hard, and he turns a game in a few throws.

Welsh Fire

• Chris Green – This all around player has been Fire’s best thrower getting 11 outs with few runs against him – he holds batters in the game’s middle parts.
• Riley Meredith – A true out taker with 10 outs, Meredith throws fast and allows few runs, a fact that makes him a large danger at the game’s close.
• Tammy Abell – Fire’s steady top batter holds the way to calm their turns after early problems.

Match Outlook

The game is close. Southern Brave has an edge, as they won their last game against Welsh Fire, and they play at home. Their two fast throwers, Archer but also Mills, break any batting line if they throw well early.

Welsh Fire, but, will want to change things. Their throwing attack has the strictness to hold Brave, but much rests on their batters to deal with strain and score enough runs to win.

Conclusion

The 28 August game at Southampton will be a classic test of calm and skill. Southern Brave will want to hold their spot for a playoff, but Welsh Fire must win to keep their run going. Expect a hot game under the lights, with fast throwers doing well and big hitters set to score a lot. A close end is likely, and the team that acts better in key moments will win.

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