The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 begins its second match with an exciting contest at Southampton, where Southern Brave Women will face Welsh Fire Women at the Rose Bowl, now known as the Utilita Bowl, on July 22, 2026 (Wednesday). The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
Southern Brave will enter the contest with confidence after a strong run of recent results, while Welsh Fire will be looking to put their recent struggles behind them and make an early statement in the competition. With players such as Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Jemimah Rodrigues and Lauren Bell in the Southern Brave squad, and Sophie Devine, Lizelle Lee, Sarah Bryce and Sophia Smale among Welsh Fire’s key options, the match brings together two sides with plenty of international experience.
The two teams have already built an interesting rivalry in The Hundred, with Southern Brave holding the overall advantage. However, Welsh Fire have also enjoyed important wins in the past, making this another closely watched contest as both sides begin their 2026 campaign.
Head-to-Head:
Southern Brave Women have the better overall record against Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred, winning 6 of their 9 matches since 2021, while Welsh Fire Women have won 3. The recent meetings have been closely fought. Southern Brave won both matches between the teams in 2025, including a 29-run victory on August 28, 2025, and a three-wicket win with one ball remaining on August 20, 2025. Welsh Fire had won both of their meetings in 2024, including a nine-wicket victory and a seven-wicket win. The two sides have also produced another close contest in the past, with Southern Brave winning by two wickets in 2023.
Squads:
Southern Brave Women’ Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Ellie Anderson, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Phoebe Franklin, Katherine Fraser, Daisy Gibb, Sarah Glenn, Jodi Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Rebecca Odgers, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Issy Wong
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Em Arlott, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Davis, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Fi Morris, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts, Sophia Smale, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Where to watch Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women?
Fans in India can watch the game live on Star Sports Network, which will broadcast the match on television. Live streaming of the tournament will be available on the JioStar app and website.
Schedule:
Southern Brave Women The Hundred 2026 Fixtures –
July 22: vs Welsh Fire Women, Southampton – 7:30 PM IST
July 25: vs Sunrisers Leeds Women, Leeds – 3:30 PM IST
July 27: vs MI London Women, London – 7:30 PM IST
July 30: vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, Birmingham – 7:30 PM IST
August 1: vs London Spirit Women, London – 7:00 PM IST
August 3: vs Manchester Super Giants Women, Manchester – 7:00 PM IST
August 10: vs Trent Rockets Women, Nottingham – 7:30 PM IST
Welsh Fire Women The Hundred 2026 Fixtures –
July 22: vs Southern Brave Women, Southampton – 7:30 PM IST
July 25: vs MI London Women, London – 7:00 PM IST
July 29: vs Trent Rockets Women, Nottingham – 4:00 PM IST
August 1: vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, Birmingham – 3:30 PM IST
August 5: vs Manchester Super Giants Women, Manchester – 4:00 PM IST
August 9: vs Sunrisers Leeds Women, Leeds – 3:30 PM IST
August 12: vs London Spirit Women, London – 4:00 PM IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports Network.
For fans in the United Kingdom –
Watch all matches live on Sky Sports, with selected matches and highlights also available on BBC Sport.
For fans in Australia –
Live streaming and broadcast will be available on DAZN.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in the Caribbean –
Watch the tournament live on ESPN Caribbean.
For fans in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) –
Live streaming will be available on Cricbuzz TV and beIN SPORTS.
For fans in Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport.
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