Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire - 32nd Match - The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

Venue: The Rose Bowl United Kingdom

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Craig Overton Named Player of the Match | Welsh Fire - 163/6(20.0)

August 29, 2025 1:55 am

Craig Overton has been awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. His crucial contributions with the ball were instrumental in Southern Brave's victory, helping them defend their total and secure a thrilling win.

Southern Brave Clinch Thrilling Victory by 4 Runs! | Southern Brave - 167/7(20.0), Welsh Fire - 163/6(20.0)

August 29, 2025 1:52 am

Southern Brave have defeated Welsh Fire by a narrow margin of 4 runs in a nail-biting encounter! Welsh Fire fought hard, but ultimately fell short of the target. What a finish to a fantastic match!

Welsh Fire Finish Innings at 163/6, Set 168-Run Target | Welsh Fire - 163/6 (20.0)

August 29, 2025 1:52 am

Welsh Fire conclude their innings at 163 for 6, setting a target of 168 for Southern Brave. Tom Kohler Cadmore was the star with a brilliant 84, while Craig Overton was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets. The innings featured 14 fours and 7 sixes, with a run rate of 8.15.

Kohler Cadmore Bowled! | Welsh Fire - 161/6 (19.3)

August 29, 2025 1:48 am

WICKET! Jordan Thompson gets the big wicket of Tom Kohler Cadmore, bowled for a brilliant 84 off 46 balls! This is a massive breakthrough for Southern Brave, just when Welsh Fire were cruising. A crucial wicket at a crucial time.

Kohler Cadmore's Massive Six! | Welsh Fire - 161/5 (19.2)

August 29, 2025 1:47 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore smashes a huge six off Jordan Thompson, showcasing his power and intent. This boundary significantly boosts Welsh Fire's chase, bringing them closer to the target.

No-ball boosts Welsh Fire | Welsh Fire - 153/5 (19.0)

August 29, 2025 1:46 am

A no-ball from Jordan Thompson results in 3 crucial runs for Welsh Fire! These extras can be game-changers in a tight finish, pushing the score to 153 for 5.

Welsh Fire Crosses 150-Run Mark! | Welsh Fire - 150/5 (19.0)

August 29, 2025 1:44 am

Welsh Fire reaches the 150-run mark in their chase against Southern Brave. A crucial milestone as they continue their pursuit of the target.

Kohler Cadmore's Boundary Blitz Continues! | Welsh Fire - 140/5 (16.4)

August 29, 2025 1:35 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore smashes another boundary off Tymal Mills, continuing his aggressive and crucial innings. This four keeps Welsh Fire's chase on track and adds pressure on the Southern Brave bowlers.

Kellaway Departs! | Welsh Fire - 125/5 (15.5)

August 29, 2025 1:32 am

Ben Kellaway is caught by James Vince off James Coles! A crucial wicket for Southern Brave, breaking a strong partnership that was building nicely for Welsh Fire. Kellaway departs after a valuable knock of 33 runs from 19 balls, including 3 fours. This wicket puts pressure back on Welsh Fire.

Kohler Cadmore Continues Six-Hitting Spree! | Welsh Fire - 125/4 (15.1)

August 29, 2025 1:30 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore smashes another massive six off James Coles, continuing his aggressive assault after reaching his half-century. This powerful hit further boosts Welsh Fire's scoring rate and puts Southern Brave under immense pressure.

Tom Kohler Cadmore Reaches Fifty! | Welsh Fire - 115/4 (14.4)

August 29, 2025 1:28 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore brings up a brilliant half-century off just 28 balls, including 2 fours and 4 sixes! A fantastic innings that has anchored the Welsh Fire chase and put them in a strong position.

Kohler Cadmore Reaches Fifty with a Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 119/4 (14.5)

August 29, 2025 1:28 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore reaches a brilliant half-century with a powerful boundary off Danny Briggs. His crucial innings has been instrumental in steadying the Welsh Fire chase after early wickets, showcasing excellent stroke play and determination. This milestone boosts Welsh Fire's momentum significantly.

Wide Ball Adds to Welsh Fire’s Score | Welsh Fire - 106/4 (13.2)

August 29, 2025 1:23 am

Jordan Thompson bowls a wide, adding an extra run to Welsh Fire’s total. Every extra run helps in this chase, and Southern Brave will be keen to reduce them.

Fifty-Run Partnership for Welsh Fire! | Welsh Fire - 102/4(13.0)

August 29, 2025 1:20 am

Ben Kellaway and Tom Kohler Cadmore have forged a crucial 50-run partnership for Welsh Fire! Kellaway contributed 27 runs from 14 balls with 3 fours, while Kohler Cadmore added 23 runs from 10 balls, including 3 towering sixes. Their solid stand of 51 runs off just 24 balls has stabilized the innings and boosted the run rate to 10.62, providing a strong foundation for the chase.

Welsh Fire Reach 100 Runs! | Welsh Fire - 100/4 (12.4)

August 29, 2025 1:20 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore takes a single, bringing up the team hundred for Welsh Fire. This significant milestone highlights a strong recovery and building momentum in their chase.

Tom Kohler Cadmore's Consecutive Sixes! | Welsh Fire - 99/4 (12.3)

August 29, 2025 1:19 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore unleashes back-to-back sixes off James Coles, showcasing incredible power hitting. These consecutive boundaries have significantly boosted Welsh Fire's scoring rate and put immense pressure on the Southern Brave bowlers. A game-changing moment!

Kellaway Continues Counter-Attack with a Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 83/4(11.1)

August 29, 2025 1:14 am

Ben Kellaway smashes a powerful boundary off Danny Briggs, continuing his aggressive approach and finding the ropes with ease. This shot further boosts Welsh Fire's scoring rate and keeps the pressure on the opposition.

Kohler Cadmore Smashes a Maximum! | Welsh Fire - 73/4 (10.1)

August 29, 2025 1:12 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore launches a massive six off Michael Bracewell, adding crucial runs to Welsh Fire's total. This powerful hit shifts momentum, showcasing his aggressive intent.

Kellaway Finds the Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 67/4 (9.5)

August 29, 2025 1:10 am

Ben Kellaway smashes a magnificent four off Tymal Mills, adding crucial runs to the Welsh Fire total. This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and injects some much-needed momentum into their innings after losing early wickets.

Kellaway Finds the Ropes! | Welsh Fire - 57/4(8.3)

August 29, 2025 1:05 am

Ben Kellaway strikes a beautiful boundary off Craig Overton, getting off to a flying start and adding crucial runs to Welsh Fire's total. This boundary provides a much-needed boost to their innings.

Abell Falls, Southern Brave Strike Again! | Welsh Fire - 51/4(8.1)

August 29, 2025 1:03 am

Thomas Abell departs! Craig Overton strikes again, as Abell is caught by Toby Albert for 20 runs off 15 balls. A crucial wicket for Southern Brave, breaking a promising partnership and putting Welsh Fire under immense pressure. This could be a game-changer.

Welsh Fire Reach Fifty with Abell's Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 50/3 (7.2)

August 29, 2025 1:01 am

Thomas Abell smashes a boundary off James Coles, bringing up the 50-run mark for Welsh Fire! This crucial shot injects much-needed momentum into their innings after a shaky start, as they look to rebuild and chase down the target.

Cadmore Finds the Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 39/3 (6.3)

August 29, 2025 1:00 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore smashes a magnificent four off James Coles! This boundary provides a much-needed boost for Welsh Fire, as they look to accelerate their scoring rate and build a strong partnership after early setbacks. The shot brings up a crucial boundary for the team.

Kohler Cadmore's Mighty Six! | Welsh Fire - 36/3 (6.1)

August 29, 2025 12:58 am

Tom Kohler Cadmore smashes a huge six off Danny Briggs, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This powerful hit provides a much-needed boost to Welsh Fire's innings after a tough start.

Abell finds the boundary! | Welsh Fire - 26/3 (5.3)

August 29, 2025 12:57 am

Thomas Abell strikes a much-needed boundary for Welsh Fire! This well-timed shot brings some momentum to the innings after a tough start. Welsh Fire are looking to rebuild and accelerate their scoring rate.

Bairstow Departs! Southern Brave Strike Again! | Welsh Fire - 13/3 (3.0)

August 29, 2025 12:47 am

Jonny Bairstow, after hitting a boundary, is caught by Toby Albert off Jordan Thompson for 5 runs. A crucial wicket for Southern Brave, putting Welsh Fire under immense pressure early in their chase.

Bairstow Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | Welsh Fire - 13/2(2.4)

August 29, 2025 12:45 am

Jonny Bairstow finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, scoring four crucial runs for Welsh Fire. This boundary helps release some of the early pressure on the batting side.

Overton Strikes Again! Smith Falls Cheaply! | Welsh Fire - 5/2 (1.0)

August 29, 2025 12:38 am

Craig Overton picks up his second wicket of the innings, dismissing Steven Smith who is caught by Jason Roy. Smith departs after scoring a quick four runs. This is a huge blow for Welsh Fire in their chase.

Smith opens his account with a boundary! | Welsh Fire - 5/1 (0.4)

August 29, 2025 12:38 am

Steven Smith gets off the mark with a superb boundary! A much-needed four for Welsh Fire, as they look to recover from the early wicket. This shot brings some relief to the dugout.

Early Breakthrough for Southern Brave! | Welsh Fire - 0/1 (0.1)

August 29, 2025 12:36 am

Craig Overton strikes with the very first ball! Stephen Eskinazi is caught by Leus du Plooy, a brilliant start for Southern Brave. Welsh Fire are 0 for 1, a massive early blow in their chase.

Craig Overton's Hattrick of Fours! | Southern Brave - 163/7 (19.4)

August 29, 2025 12:18 am

Craig Overton smashes his third consecutive boundary off Riley Meredith, adding crucial runs to Southern Brave's total. This aggressive hitting is boosting their score in the death overs and changing the momentum of the game.

Overton on Fire: Consecutive Boundaries! | Southern Brave - 159/7 (19.3)

August 29, 2025 12:18 am

Craig Overton smashes another boundary off Riley Meredith! That's two consecutive fours for Overton, adding crucial runs to Southern Brave's total in the death overs. He's looking to finish strong!

Overton's Boundary Boosts Southern Brave | Southern Brave - 155/7 (19.2)

August 29, 2025 12:17 am

Craig Overton smashes a crucial four off Riley Meredith, providing a much-needed boost to Southern Brave's total in the death overs. This boundary helps them push towards a competitive score.

Southern Brave Reach 142 with a Wide! | Southern Brave - 142/7 (17.3)

August 29, 2025 12:11 am

Ben Kellaway bowls a wide, adding an extra run to Southern Brave's total, bringing their score to 142 for 7. Every run is crucial in these final stages of the innings.

Thompson Smashes a Maximum! | Southern Brave - 138/7 (17.1)

August 29, 2025 12:09 am

Jordan Thompson launches Ben Kellaway for a massive six! This crucial hit injects much-needed momentum into Southern Brave's innings, pushing their score to 138 for 7.

Runout Drama! Bracewell Departs! | Southern Brave - 129/7 (16.2)

August 29, 2025 12:06 am

Oh, what a mix-up! Michael Bracewell is run out by Thomas Abell! A crucial wicket for Welsh Fire as Southern Brave lose their seventh. This is a big blow to their hopes of setting a competitive total.

Wide Ball from Chris Green | Southern Brave - 129/6 (16.0)

August 29, 2025 12:05 am

Chris Green bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to Southern Brave's score. Southern Brave are 129 for 6 after 16 overs.

Roy Departs After Brilliant Knock! | Southern Brave - 128/6 (16.0)

August 29, 2025 12:04 am

David Payne strikes! Jason Roy is caught by Steven Smith after a fantastic innings of 70 runs from 39 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. A crucial wicket for Welsh Fire, breaking the backbone of Southern Brave's innings.

Laurie Evans Departs! Meredith Strikes Again | Southern Brave - 127/5 (15.0)

August 29, 2025 12:00 am

Laurie Evans is caught by Tom Kohler Cadmore off the bowling of Riley Meredith for a quickfire 8 runs from 4 balls, including a six. This is a crucial breakthrough for Welsh Fire.

Jason Roy's Boundary Blitz Continues! | Southern Brave - 125/4 (14.3)

August 28, 2025 11:57 pm

Jason Roy smashes another boundary, his third consecutive, off Riley Meredith! He's in incredible form, putting immense pressure on the bowlers and accelerating the scoring for Southern Brave.

Roy's Rampage Continues with a Boundary! | Southern Brave - 121/4 (14.2)

August 28, 2025 11:57 pm

Jason Roy continues his aggressive assault, smashing Riley Meredith for a powerful boundary! This takes Southern Brave to 121 for 4, as Roy looks to accelerate the scoring rate and put immense pressure on the opposition.

Roy Unleashes Another Six! | Southern Brave - 117/4 (14.1)

August 28, 2025 11:56 pm

Jason Roy continues his onslaught, smashing a massive six off Riley Meredith. This powerful hit further boosts Southern Brave's scoring rate and puts immense pressure on the opposition.

Evans Launches a Maximum! | Southern Brave - 111/4 (13.5)

August 28, 2025 11:55 pm

Laurie Evans smashes a huge six off Ben Kellaway, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This powerful shot adds crucial runs to the Southern Brave total and injects momentum into their innings.

Roy's Rampage: Another Boundary for Southern Brave! | Southern Brave - 100/4 (13.2)

August 28, 2025 11:54 pm

Jason Roy continues his aggressive innings, smashing a powerful boundary off Ben Kellaway. This shot further boosts Southern Brave's total and maintains their strong momentum, showcasing Roy's exceptional form and control over the game.

Southern Brave Reach 100 Runs! | Southern Brave - 100/4 (13.2)

August 28, 2025 11:53 pm

Southern Brave have reached the 100-run mark, a significant milestone in their innings. This solidifies their position and sets the stage for a strong finish.

Jason Roy Reaches Fifty! | Southern Brave - 98/4 (13.1)

August 28, 2025 11:53 pm

Jason Roy brings up a fantastic fifty off just 30 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. A crucial innings for Southern Brave, helping them recover and build a strong total after early wickets.

Roy's Boundary Boosts Southern Brave | Southern Brave - 95/4 (12.3)

August 28, 2025 11:51 pm

Jason Roy smashes a crucial boundary off Chris Green, showcasing his aggressive intent and moving closer to his half-century. This boundary injects momentum into Southern Brave's innings after a recent wicket.

Du Plooy Falls! Crucial Wicket for Welsh Fire! | Southern Brave - 89/4 (12.0)

August 28, 2025 11:48 pm

Leus du Plooy is caught by Tom Kohler-Cadmore off Josh Hull for 30 runs. This breaks a threatening partnership that was building for Southern Brave.

Crucial 50-Run Partnership for Southern Brave | Southern Brave - 85/3 (11.0)

August 28, 2025 11:42 pm

Leus du Plooy (29 runs off 18 balls with 2 fours and 1 six) and Jason Roy (22 runs off 10 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes) have stitched together a vital 51-run partnership off just 28 balls. This stand has been pivotal in rebuilding Southern Brave's innings after early setbacks.

Du Plooy's Boundary Boosts Southern Brave! | Southern Brave - 85/3 (11.0)

August 28, 2025 11:42 pm

Leus du Plooy smashes a crucial four, adding valuable runs to the Southern Brave total. This boundary helps to maintain the scoring rate and build momentum for the innings.

Roy's Boundary Boosts Brave | Southern Brave - 73/3 (8.3)

August 28, 2025 11:33 pm

Jason Roy continues his aggressive innings, smashing a boundary off Ben Kellaway. This powerful shot further accelerates Southern Brave's scoring rate, adding crucial runs to their total.

Du Plooy Joins the Six-Hitting Party! | Southern Brave - 67/3 (8.0)

August 28, 2025 11:31 pm

Leus du Plooy launches a magnificent six off Josh Hull! He picks his spot perfectly, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This powerful hit further boosts Southern Brave's momentum, showcasing their aggressive intent.

Roy Continues Boundary Blitz | Southern Brave - 57/3 (7.1)

August 28, 2025 11:28 pm

Jason Roy smashes another boundary, a powerful four off Josh Hull, continuing his aggressive innings and keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Southern Brave.

Southern Brave Crosses 50-Run Mark | Southern Brave - 53/3 (7.0)

August 28, 2025 11:27 pm

Southern Brave crosses the 50-run mark in 7 overs, showcasing a strong recovery after early setbacks. Jason Roy's aggressive batting has been pivotal in building this crucial foundation for a competitive total.

Jason Roy unleashes another maximum! | Southern Brave - 46/3 (6.3)

August 28, 2025 11:26 pm

Jason Roy smashes a magnificent six, adding crucial runs to Southern Brave's total. He's looking dangerous out there, finding the boundary with ease and shifting the momentum.

Kellaway's Dream Start: Coles Bowled! | Southern Brave - 34/2(5.1)

August 28, 2025 11:22 pm

Ben Kellaway bowls James Coles with his very first delivery, picking up a crucial wicket for Welsh Fire. Coles departs for 7 runs off 4 balls, leaving Southern Brave struggling at 34 for 3.

Roy Continues His Assault with a Boundary! | Southern Brave - 31/2(4.2)

August 28, 2025 11:19 pm

Jason Roy strikes a magnificent boundary off Chris Green! A well-timed shot that races to the fence, adding crucial runs to the Southern Brave total. Roy is looking to build on his earlier sixes and keep the scoreboard ticking.

Coles Joins the Party with a Boundary! | Southern Brave - 27/2 (4.0)

August 28, 2025 11:16 pm

James Coles strikes a superb boundary, adding crucial runs to the Southern Brave total. This four signals a positive intent from the new batsman, easing the pressure after early wickets.

Jason Roy Unleashes a Hat-Trick of Sixes! | Southern Brave - 28/2 (3.2)

August 28, 2025 11:14 pm

Jason Roy smashes three consecutive sixes off Riley Meredith, turning the tide of the match. This aggressive display has put immense pressure on the Welsh Fire bowlers and significantly boosted Southern Brave's scoring rate.

Roy Unleashes Another Six! | Southern Brave - 22/2 (3.1)

August 28, 2025 11:13 pm

Jason Roy smashes another colossal six, sending the ball soaring over the boundary ropes! He is looking in ominous form, quickly changing the momentum of the innings with his aggressive hitting. This is his second consecutive six.

Roy's Mighty Six Breaks the Ice! | Southern Brave - 16/2 (3.0)

August 28, 2025 11:12 pm

Jason Roy breaks the shackles with a magnificent six! After a series of dot balls, he finds the boundary, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This much-needed maximum gets him off the mark in style and injects some momentum into Southern Brave's innings.

Vince Bowled! Welsh Fire on Fire! | Southern Brave - 9/2 (2.1)

August 28, 2025 11:09 pm

David Payne strikes! James Vince is bowled for just 3 runs. A crucial breakthrough for Welsh Fire, as Southern Brave lose their second wicket early in the innings. The pressure is mounting on the batting side.

Meredith Strikes! Albert Departs Early | Southern Brave - 9/1 (1.3)

August 28, 2025 11:06 pm

Toby Albert is caught by Riley Meredith, who takes a sharp catch off his own bowling. A crucial breakthrough for Welsh Fire, as Southern Brave lose their first wicket early in the innings.

Meredith Starts with a Wide | Southern Brave - 5/0 (1.0)

August 28, 2025 11:04 pm

Riley Meredith bowls a wide delivery, adding two extra runs to Southern Brave's total. A slightly wayward start from the new bowler.

Squads Announced

August 28, 2025 10:28 pm

The squads for today's match have been announced. Southern Brave features James Vince, Toby Albert, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Danny Briggs, and Tymal Mills. Welsh Fire includes Thomas Abell, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Steven Smith, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Stephen Eskinazi, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, and Riley Meredith.