In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Southern Brave Women continue to set the pace at the very top of the table, sitting comfortably in 1st place with a flawless record of 5 wins from 5 games and 20 points. In stark contrast, Welsh Fire Women are down in 7th position with just 4 points, having managed a single victory alongside 3 defeats from their 4 outings so far. With a net run rate of +0.294, Fire needs to start putting points on the board quickly if they want to remain in the hunt for a top three playoff spot.
Squads:
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
Southern Brave Women’s 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
Players to watch out:
Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll has been in explosive form, sitting at the top of the run-scoring charts with 190 runs across 4 innings. Batting at a healthy average of 47.50 and a strike rate of 134.75, she has consistently set the tone with a high score of 78. Her aggressive approach is reflected in her boundary count, having smashed 23 fours and 3 sixes so far.
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier has accumulated 125 runs in 5 matches, providing dependable starts at an average of 25.00. Striking at 122.54 over 102 balls faced, her highest score of the campaign stands at 46. She has kept the scoreboard ticking over primarily through precise placement, finding the rope for 18 fours along with a single six.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham has been a steady weapon with the ball, picking up 5 wickets in her 4 appearances. Bowling 69 balls (13.4 overs), she maintains a bowling average of 20.20 alongside an economy rate of 8.78. Her stand-out performance came with a match-winning spell of 4 for 19, showing her ability to break partnerships when needed.
Sophie Molineux
Sophie Molineux leads the wicket-taking charts with 10 wickets in 5 matches, proving virtually unplayable at times. She has delivered 100 balls (20 overs) while conceding just 86 runs, boasting a phenomenal economy rate of 5.16 and an average of 8.60. With best figures of 3 for 7 and 2 maiden overs to her name, she has kept batters tight in check.
Pitch:
A generally fair deck where early atmospheric conditions often grant swing and lateral movement to pacers. Once settled, the surface holds up well for strokeplay, though it can slow down slightly as the match progresses, bringing subtle turn and seam variations into play.
Weather:
Warm and mostly cloudy with a top temperature of 28°C dropping to 17°C overnight, supported by an 8-mph easterly breeze. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Devine, Sarah Bryce, Heather Graham, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Lizelle Lee, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt
Match Details:
Date – August 03, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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