Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave - Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
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Sophia Gardens
Cardiff, Wales
Based on the last 20 Hundred matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). Rain-shortened matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF vs SB 20 Aug 2025 | 129/8 (100 balls) | 125/8 (100 balls) | 254 |
| WF vs TR 24 Aug 2025 | 150/6 (100 balls) | 152/7 (99 balls) | 302 |
| WF vs MIL 25 Jul 2026 | 167/5 (100 balls) | 152/6 (100 balls) | 319 |
| WF vs TR 29 Jul 2026 | 122/7 (100 balls) | 126/1 (72 balls) | 248 |
| WF vs SB 03 Aug 2026 | 115/8 (100 balls) | 116/4 (95 balls) | 231 |
WF at Sophia Gardens
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Jonny Bairstow
252 runs
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David Payne
20 wkts
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James Vince
142 runs
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Tymal Mills
8 wkts
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Welsh Fire
Last XI vs Southern Brave · 03 Aug 2026
Southern Brave
Last XI vs Welsh Fire · 03 Aug 2026
Projected Win Probability
Welsh Fire
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 19.1 | 14 | 141.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | 32.5 |
| Joe Root | 23.4 | 18 | 131.5 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.2 | 8 | 11.4 | 0.5 | - | - | 41.0 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 17.7 | 14 | 128.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 30.1 |
| Jordan Cox | 24.3 | 15 | 160.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 41.3 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 24.8 | 14 | 182.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 10 | 0.6 | 13 | 9.1 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 57.1 |
| Asa Tribe | 16.5 | 14 | 116.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 27.4 |
| Ben Kellaway | 12.1 | 10 | 126.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | 0.2 | 28.1 |
| Marco Jansen | 5.6 | 5 | 123.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 19 | 1.0 | 23 | 7.4 | 0.0 | - | 0.5 | 43.5 |
| Chris Woakes | 4.9 | 5 | 100.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 21 | 0.6 | 24 | 8.2 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 28.3 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 6.2 | 5 | 123.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 20 | 1.3 | 25 | 8.8 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 49.5 |
| Samuel Cook | 2.5 | 2 | 115.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 20 | 1.2 | 25 | 9.0 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 45.8 |
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| Dillon Pennington | 4.3 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 15 | 0.6 | 17 | 8.6 | 0.8 | - | - | 33.0 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | 4.3 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.8 | 27 | 11.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 31.9 |
| Matthew Short | 13.3 | 10 | 135.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.2 | 10 | 13.5 | 0.3 | - | - | 27.6 |
| Jordan Clark | 2.9 | 3 | 90.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 0.6 | 19 | 13.7 | 0.1 | - | - | 25.0 |
| Jafer Chohan | 4.3 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 0.3 | 32 | 12.2 | 0.3 | - | - | 20.4 |
Southern Brave
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Balls | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McKinney | 10.2 | 8 | 132.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 17.9 |
| Jamie Smith | 24.1 | 15 | 166.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 42.6 |
| David Miller | 16.8 | 13 | 126.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 30.3 |
| Moeen Ali | 19.7 | 15 | 130.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 8 | 0.3 | 13 | 11.4 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 41.3 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 13.4 | 10 | 136.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 15 | 1.5 | 20 | 9.0 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 64.0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 17.3 | 13 | 131.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 7 | 0.2 | 10 | 13.1 | 1.0 | - | - | 39.2 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 12.6 | 10 | 124.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 14 | 0.5 | 20 | 11.1 | 0.3 | - | - | 34.1 |
| Chris Jordan | 8.8 | 6 | 159.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 19 | 1.2 | 23 | 8.6 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 53.4 |
| Jofra Archer | 2.7 | 3 | 87.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 20 | 1.3 | 22 | 6.8 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 49.3 |
| Luke Wood | 2.8 | 3 | 99.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 17 | 0.8 | 24 | 9.7 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 32.0 |
| Adil Rashid | 3.9 | 4 | 92.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 19 | 0.9 | 25 | 8.3 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 35.5 |
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| Daniel Worrall | 1.9 | 3 | 58.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 18 | 1.0 | 20 | 7.6 | 0.1 | - | - | 35.7 |
| Thomas Rew | 20.4 | 16 | 135.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 29.1 |
| Caleb Falconer | 16.7 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 28.0 |
| Manny Lumsden | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.5 | 24 | 6.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 27.1 |
| Tom Abell | 16.1 | 13 | 126.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 26.8 |
| Michael Pepper | 12.2 | 11 | 107.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.3 | 23.9 |
| Saif Zaib | 9.7 | 9 | 112.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.1 | 7 | 17.3 | 0.1 | - | - | 19.7 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | Southern Brave | 43.7 | 64.0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Welsh Fire | 41.0 | 57.1 |
| Chris Jordan | Southern Brave | 37.4 | 53.4 |
| Jofra Archer | Southern Brave | 33.7 | 49.3 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Welsh Fire | 33.1 | 49.5 |
| Tristan Stubbs | Southern Brave | 31.6 | 39.2 |
| Jamie Smith | Southern Brave | 31.4 | 42.6 |
| Jordan Cox | Welsh Fire | 31.4 | 41.3 |
| Joe Root | Welsh Fire | 31.3 | 41.0 |
| Samuel Cook | Welsh Fire | 31.3 | 45.8 |
| Moeen Ali | Southern Brave | 29.9 | 41.3 |
| Marco Jansen | Welsh Fire | 25.6 | 43.5 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | Southern Brave | 25.0 | 34.1 |
| Dillon Pennington | Welsh Fire | 24.9 | 33.0 |
| David Miller | Southern Brave | 23.6 | 30.3 |
| Daniel Worrall | Southern Brave | 23.5 | 35.7 |
| Ben Kellaway | Welsh Fire | 23.2 | 28.1 |
| Adil Rashid | Southern Brave | 23.1 | 35.5 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Welsh Fire | 22.2 | 30.1 |
| Philip Salt | Welsh Fire | 22.0 | 32.5 |
| Asa Tribe | Welsh Fire | 21.6 | 27.4 |
| Luke Wood | Southern Brave | 21.2 | 32.0 |
| Thomas Aspinwall | Welsh Fire | 20.7 | 31.9 |
| Thomas Rew | Southern Brave | 20.4 | 29.1 |
| Matthew Short | Welsh Fire | 20.1 | 27.6 |
| Tom Abell | Southern Brave | 20.0 | 26.8 |
| Caleb Falconer | Southern Brave | 19.7 | 28.0 |
| Chris Woakes | Welsh Fire | 17.6 | 28.3 |
| Manny Lumsden | Southern Brave | 17.6 | 27.1 |
| Jordan Clark | Welsh Fire | 16.3 | 25.0 |
| Michael Pepper | Southern Brave | 15.8 | 23.9 |
| Jafer Chohan | Welsh Fire | 13.9 | 20.4 |
| Saif Zaib | Southern Brave | 13.8 | 19.7 |
| Ben McKinney | Southern Brave | 11.9 | 17.9 |
Southern Brave · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith (wk) | c Philip Salt b Samuel Cook | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben McKinney | c Philip Salt b Chris Woakes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | c Philip Salt b Samuel Cook | 18 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 78.26 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Lockie Ferguson b Samuel Cook | 55 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 141.03 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Moeen Ali | c Joe Root b Rachin Ravindra | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Miller | c Fielder b Matthew Short | 21 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 123.53 |
| Chris Jordan (c) | not out | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Jofra Archer | c Marco Jansen b Matthew Short | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Luke Wood | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 20 | 15 | 1 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Cook | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 20 | 16 | 0 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 20 | 27 | 0 | 1.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 15 | 27 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Short | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) | c Chris Jordan b Jofra Archer | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Matthew Short | not out | 60* | 41 | 6 | 2 | 146.34 |
| Joe Root | c Ben McKinney b Chris Jordan | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 85 |
| Rachin Ravindra | c Jofra Archer b Adil Rashid | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Cox | c Chris Jordan b Jofra Archer | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | not out | 23* | 19 | 3 | 0 | 121.05 |
Southern Brave · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 15 | 22 | 0 | 1.47 | 0 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0.95 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 20 | 30 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan (c) | 20 | 17 | 1 | 0.85 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 20 | 23 | 1 | 1.15 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Samuel Cook
WF
|
113.7 |
| 2 |
Marcus Stoinis
SB
|
95.7 |
| 3 |
Matthew Short
WF
|
93.9 |
| 4 |
Jofra Archer
SB
|
73.8 |
| 5 |
Chris Woakes
WF
|
46.1 |
| 6 |
Chris Jordan
SB
|
45.1 |
| 7 |
David Miller
SB
|
39.8 |
| 8 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
WF
|
39.8 |
| 9 |
Adil Rashid
SB
|
28.2 |
| 10 |
Rachin Ravindra
WF
|
24.0 |
| 11 |
Joe Root
WF
|
20.7 |
| 12 |
Nikhil Chaudhary
SB
|
19.9 |
| 13 |
Marco Jansen
WF
|
13.0 |
| 14 |
Tristan Stubbs
SB
|
8.0 |
| 15 |
Jordan Cox
WF
|
8.0 |
| 16 |
Lockie Ferguson
WF
|
7.7 |
| 17 |
Luke Wood
SB
|
5.9 |
| 18 |
Philip Salt
WF
|
4.5 |
| 19 |
Jamie Smith
SB
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Ben McKinney
SB
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Moeen Ali
SB
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Welsh Fire beat Southern Brave by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) – The Hundred Match Report
Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in the 19th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Matthew Short produced a masterclass with an unbeaten 60 off 41 balls as Welsh Fire hunted down Southern Brave’s modest 115 for 8 with consummate ease. The win lifts Welsh Fire to 2nd (4W 1L, 16pts) while Southern Brave slip to 4th (2W 4L, 8pts) after a disappointing batting collapse.
Southern Brave Stumble to 115
Welsh Fire won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Ben McKinney fell for a duck at 1 for 1 in the opening over, and Jamie Smith followed at 2 for 2 in the second over. Southern Brave were in early trouble at 2 for 2.
Nikhil Chaudhary (18 off 23) steadied the ship with a 43-run stand, but Samuel Cook proved too hot to handle. The Welsh Fire bowler took 3 for 14 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 4.38, dismantling the Southern Brave middle order. Marcus Stoinis was the lone bright spot with 55 off 39 (8 fours, 1 six), but he fell at 88 for 4 in the 16th over.
Tristan Stubbs was bowled by Cook for 6, and Moeen Ali departed for a golden duck at 61 for 6. David Miller (21 off 17, 2 sixes) added some late impetus with a 49-run stand, but Southern Brave’s total of 115 for 8 was well below par. Chris Woakes took 1 for 15 from 3.2 overs, while Matthew Short chipped in with 2 for 13 from 0.5 overs.
Short Steers Welsh Fire Home
Philip Salt fell early for 4 at 4 for 1, but Matthew Short took charge from there. The Welsh Fire opener struck 6 fours and 2 sixes in a scintillating 60 off 41 balls at a strike rate of 146, dictating terms throughout the chase. Joe Root contributed 17 off 20 (2 fours) in a 56-run partnership that steadied the innings after Salt’s dismissal.
Rachin Ravindra fell for a duck at 61 for 3, and Jordan Cox managed just 6 at 70 for 4. But Short’s brilliance meant Welsh Fire never lost control. Tom Kohler-Cadmore finished unbeaten on 23 off 19 (3 fours) as Welsh Fire crossed the line with 5 balls to spare. Jofra Archer took 2 for 19 from 3.2 overs for Southern Brave, while Chris Jordan claimed 1 for 17 from 3.2 overs.
Statz MVP: Samuel Cook (Statz Rating: 113.67)
Samuel Cook earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 113.67. The Welsh Fire bowler’s 3 for 14 from 3.2 overs was the decisive moment in the match, dismantling Southern Brave’s batting order at a critical juncture. Cook’s economy rate of 4.38 kept the opposition pinned down, and his impact on the contest was profound. The official Man of the Match went to Matthew Short for his unbeaten 60.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Samuel Cook (WF) – Statz Rating: 113.67 | 3/14 from 3.2 overs – Devastating spell that broke the back of Southern Brave’s innings.
- Marcus Stoinis (SB) – Statz Rating: 95.7 | 55 off 39 (8 fours, 1 six) – Southern Brave’s sole anchor in a collapse.
- Matthew Short (WF) – Statz Rating: 93.87 | 60 off 41 (6 fours, 2 sixes) plus 2/13 with the ball – Dominant all-round display.
- Jofra Archer (SB) – Statz Rating: 73.8 | 2/19 from 3.2 overs – Took wickets but couldn’t prevent the chase.
- Chris Woakes (WF) – Statz Rating: 46.13 | 1/15 from 3.2 overs – Economical opening spell set the tone.
Turning Point
The match turned when Samuel Cook removed Marcus Stoinis at 88 for 4 in the 16th over. Stoinis had been carrying Southern Brave’s innings, striking at 141, and his dismissal exposed the fragile middle order. Cook then bowled Tristan Stubbs for 6 in the next over, and Southern Brave’s collapse was complete. From that point, 115 looked well short of competitive.
Match Context
This was the 19th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Welsh Fire (2nd, 4W 1L, 16pts) move level on points with Trent Rockets at the summit, though Rockets lead on net run rate. Southern Brave (4th, 2W 4L, 8pts) remain in the hunt but cannot afford further slips. Check the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the Bet Builder for more match insights.
Who won Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
What were the final scores in Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Welsh Fire scored 116/4 in 95 balls. Southern Brave scored 115/8 in 100 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Samuel Cook was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 114/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Matthew Short top-scored with 60 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Samuel Cook took 3/14 in 20 balls.
Where was Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave played?
The match was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Who played in Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave?
Welsh Fire XI: Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Matthew Short, Philip Salt, Rachin Ravindra, Samuel Cook, Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Southern Brave XI: Adil Rashid, Ben McKinney, Chris Jordan, David Miller, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tristan Stubbs.