WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction, Match 19, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Points Table

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction: Welsh Fire host Southern Brave in Match 19 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Monday, August 3, with the men’s contest starting at 6:30 PM local time. Both sides arrive in excellent form — Welsh Fire on a three-match winning streak and Southern Brave winners of their last two — setting up one of the most evenly matched fixtures of the round. Here is the full WEF vs SOB Dream11 prediction, covering match details, current points table, pitch report, and playing XI.

WEF vs SOB Match Details

• Match: Welsh Fire (WEF) vs Southern Brave (SOB), 19th Match, The Hundred Men’s 2026
• Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM local (BST)
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

WEF vs SOB Points Table and Form Guide

Welsh Fire have been the form side of the tournament over the last week, winning three of their first four matches. Their most recent win came against Birmingham Phoenix, chasing down 138 with four balls to spare behind an unbeaten 58 from Joe Root, who was named Player of the Match. That result means Welsh Fire join Trent Rockets at the top of the pack on wins, having lost only their season opener.

Southern Brave sit fourth in the table with two wins from five matches, but arrive full of momentum after back-to-back victories — a 12-run win over Birmingham Phoenix followed by a 5-wicket win over London Spirit. Marcus Stoinis has been Southern Brave’s standout all-rounder this season, leading the side’s wicket-taking with 9 scalps, while Jamie Smith has been their top run-scorer with 124 runs.

WEF vs SOB Head-to-Head

Welsh Fire won the reverse fixture between these two sides earlier this season, chasing down Southern Brave’s total in the tournament opener behind an unbeaten 47 from Phil Salt. Southern Brave will be out to avenge that result on Welsh Fire’s home ground this time around.

WEF vs SOB Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is regarded as a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers get good bounce and seam movement in the earlier stages of an innings, while the pitch becomes a more reliable surface for batters to free their arms and find boundaries as the innings progresses.

WEF vs SOB Probable Playing XI

Welsh Fire (Probable XI): Phil Salt (c, wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook

Southern Brave (Probable XI): Jamie Smith (wk), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (c), Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid

Probable XIs are based on recent squad selections and may change ahead of the toss.

WEF vs SOB Players to Watch

Best Batting Picks: Joe Root is in outstanding form after his match-winning 58 not out against Birmingham Phoenix, while Jamie Smith’s 124 runs make him Southern Brave’s most reliable top-order option this season.

Best Bowling Picks: Marcus Stoinis leads all Southern Brave bowlers with 9 wickets this season, while Jofra Archer has hit red-hot form of his own, having taken four wickets in a 20-ball spell for just 9 runs in his most recent outing. Welsh Fire’s attack of Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, and Lockie Ferguson gives them plenty of firepower in reply.

WEF vs SOB Dream11 Team: Suggested Composition

With Sophia Gardens offering something for both disciplines, a balanced WEF vs SOB Dream11 team should combine the tournament’s in-form batters with genuine wicket-taking options from both attacks:

• Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith (SOB) or Phil Salt (WEF)
• Batters: Joe Root (WEF), Jamie Smith (SOB), Tristan Stubbs (SOB), Jordan Cox (WEF)
• All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis (SOB), Rachin Ravindra (WEF), Marco Jansen (WEF)
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer (SOB), Adil Rashid (SOB), Lockie Ferguson (WEF), Chris Woakes (WEF)

Captain and Vice-Captain Picks: Marcus Stoinis is the standout captaincy option given his all-round impact and tournament-leading wicket tally, with Joe Root a strong vice-captain pick on the back of his match-winning innings in the previous game.

Dream11 credit values change on a match-by-match basis and are updated on the app closer to the toss, so always confirm final credits and team combinations on the Dream11 app before finalising your team.

WEF vs SOB Today Match Prediction

This is arguably the most evenly poised fixture of the round, with Welsh Fire’s superior overall record set against Southern Brave’s red-hot recent momentum. Welsh Fire’s home advantage and stronger top order give them a marginal edge, but Southern Brave’s two-match winning streak, spearheaded by Marcus Stoinis and a resurgent Jofra Archer, makes them serious contenders to complete a hat-trick of wins.

WEF vs SOB FAQs

Where is the WEF vs SOB match being played?
The match is being played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Welsh Fire’s home ground.

What time does the WEF vs SOB match start?
The match starts at 6:30 PM local time on August 3, 2026.

Who has the better recent form heading into this match?
Welsh Fire have won three of their first four matches this season. Southern Brave have two wins from five matches but are on a two-match winning streak coming into this game.

Who should I pick as captain for my WEF vs SOB Dream11 team?
Marcus Stoinis (SOB) is the leading captaincy pick given his all-round form, with Joe Root (WEF) a strong vice-captain option.

Disclaimer: This WEF vs SOB Dream11 prediction is intended for informational purposes and is based on publicly available team news, points table standings, and pitch reports as of August 2, 2026. Playing XIs are probable line-ups and may change ahead of the toss — always verify final teams before submitting your fantasy squad. This article does not promote or facilitate paid fantasy contests.