Match 32 of The Women’s Hundred 2025 takes place in Southampton’s Rose Bowl on August 28 between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire. Southern Brave, the tournament leaders with an unbeaten record, rely on star performers like Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Sophie Devine to maintain their dominance. Welsh Fire, struggling at the bottom of the table, look to their key scorer Sophia Dunkley and all-rounders like Georgia Elwiss and Jess Jonassen to sign off on a high. Expect Brave’s balanced team and winning momentum to challenge Fire’s hopes, making this 100-ball contest crucial as the league phase ends.
Fantasy Picks: Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women
Wicketkeeper –
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce is a wicketkeeper-batter for Welsh Fire in The Hundred. She has batted for 427 runs at an average of 23.72 in 28 innings. Both behind the wickets and with the bat, she has been an important member of Welsh Fire. She had the most dismissals of any wicketkeeper in the women’s league, with 11 in a single season. She will play a crucial role for the Fire.
Batters –
Sophia Dunkley
A key batter for Welsh Fire in The Hundred is Sophia Dunkley. She has scored 1056 runs in 38 innings, including seven half-centuries, and has a batting average of 32. Power hitting and measured risks are hallmarks of Dunkley’s batting style, which greatly enhances her team’s effectiveness. She is a valuable top-order batter for Welsh Fire who consistently makes an impact at The Hundred.
Tammy Beaumont
Tammy Beaumont is a top-tier right-handed opening batter and the captain of Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Since the beginning of the competition, she has consistently scored runs, accumulating 797 runs with a batting average of 24.30 and a respectable strike rate of 123.75. Beaumont’s leadership and ability to combine aggressive intent with dependable skill make her an important member of Welsh Fire both on and off the field. She continues to be a constant and a significant contributor to the competition.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
English cricketer Danni Wyatt-Hodge is renowned for being a strong right-handed batter and occasionally a right-arm off-break bowler. She is regarded as an all-round player who blends aggressive batting with practical off-spin bowling. With a strike rate of 133.78 and the highest score of an unbeaten 69, she has amassed 1089 runs in 40 games, including nine half-centuries. She is an important batter as the Southern Braves progress in the competition.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt has represented South Africa and featured in marquee competitions throughout the world, and she is well-known for her graceful and stylish batting. In The Hundred, Wolvaardt has represented the Southern Brave, Manchester Originals, and Northern Superchargers. In 33 innings, she has amassed 1028 runs, including five half-centuries and her highest score reads 90. She remains one of the Southern Braves’ most important batters.
All-Rounders –
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews is a versatile player for Welsh Fire in The Hundred. She has a tournament-high unbeaten score of 78 and a batting average of 28.18, accumulating 779 runs in 32 innings in her Hundred career. She has collected 37 wickets in 28 innings and her best bowling figures read 4 for 14. She excels in leading her team in the women’s tournament with her strong bat and ball skills.
Jess Jonassen
A talented left-handed hitter and spinner, Jess Jonassen thrives in pressure situations and tactical bowling. She significantly impacts games with both bat and ball by combining her attacking and control abilities. In The Hundred, Welsh Fire’s Jess Jonassen, a gifted all-around player, has played in 15 games, taking 22 wickets, and scored 297 runs. In her last three matches, she recorded a 3-wicket haul and a 4-wicket haul for Welsh. Her role as an essential all-around player and game-changer for her team in The Hundred is crucial for their success.
Sophie Devine
One of the best all-rounders in cricket, Sophie Devine hails from New Zealand and is renowned for her strong right-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling. Known for her destructive batting style and leadership, she made her debut for her country as a teenager and has even captained the team to World Cup glory. She has been an important all-rounder in The Hundred, scoring 550 runs in 26 innings, including the highest of 53. When given the opportunity to use the ball, she has been a valuable contributor.
Bowlers –
Lauren Bell
Playing for the Southern Brave in The Hundred, tall right-arm medium-fast bowler Lauren Bell is well known for using the new ball to produce more bounce and a strong swing. She has been a member of the Southern Brave since 2021 and has contributed significantly with her consistent wicket-taking abilities and disciplined bowling. In The Hundred, she has taken 56 wickets in 39 innings while maintaining an economy rate of 6.97 and best returns of 4 for 10. Her ability to strike early and remain economical, she is a crucial new-ball bowler.
Freya Davies
Freya Davies, from England, has participated in The Hundred and is well-known for her right-arm fast-medium bowling and right-handed batting. She has participated in 36 games in The Hundred, taking 36 wickets at an economy rate of 7.34 and an average of 20.83. Davies’ reputation for taking wickets and bowling economically makes her a valuable bowling asset for her team in The Hundred.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Tilly Corteen-Coleman, a young and gifted left-arm orthodox spinner, has been making waves in The Hundred since she made her debut with the Southern Brave in 2024. In 15 outings, she has taken 16 wickets at an economy rate of 6.91 and a bowling average of 19.43. Having demonstrated promise as a spinner at a young age, she is regarded as a promising bowling talent in The Hundred.
This Fantasy XI is formed with a sharp focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Utilita Bowl, Southampton in England. Make sure to lock in your teams before 7:30 PM and stay tuned for a blockbuster encounter between two of women’s cricket’s exciting clubs locking horns against each other.
