The Hundred Men’s 2025 32nd and final league stage match will pit Southern Brave and Welsh Fire at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on August 28, 2025.
Currently ranked fifth on the Hundred Men’s 2025 points table, the Southern Brave are out of the running for a berth in the Hundred playoffs. They have 12 points and three victories out of seven games. They lost to London Spirit in their previous game going into the final league encounter.
The Hundred Men’s 2025 competition hasn’t been good for Welsh Fire, who have only won two of their seven games thus far and have eight points. With a victory, Fire can only hope to round off their Hundred Men’s 2025 campaign on a positive note.
Here are the top 3 players battles to watch out for in match 32 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:
1. Laurie Evans vs Chris Green
Laurie Evans has been the life of Southern Brave’s middle order. He has made 120 runs at a strike rate of 146.34 and has kept the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs. Evans has done well in scoring runs easily against pace in the middle order but has struggled sometimes against quality spinners. Evans’ ability to clear boundaries with ease has made him a core component of Brave’s batting strategy, mainly in the middle overs.
Welsh Fire’s Chris Green has excelled with the ball in the middle overs, keeping the opposition batters quiet. His off-spin has troubled batters who prefer to dominate the proceedings in the middle overs, and Green’s brilliant ability to change flight and pace means that the batters keep guessing what comes next. Green has proven his worth with 11 wickets in the tournament.
2. Jonny Bairstow vs Jofra Archer
Two former England teammates will clash when Jonny Bairstow faces off against Jofra Archer in the 32nd match of the Hundred tournament. Bairstow has been by far the best Welsh Fire batter with 148 runs at a strike rate of 164.18 and a best score of 86*. He has ensured Welsh Fire get power-packed starts at the top and has the ability to change the course of the game on his own with the bat.
Jofra Archer has starred for the Brave with eight wickets at an economy of 6.60. Archer loves a challenge and thrives under pressure. He can rush the best of the batters with his pace and can bowl searing yorkers upfront, making him a huge threat to even the best in-form batters.
3. Leus du Plooy vs Riley Meredith
Leus du Plooy has done decently well at the top for Southern Brave. He has 150 runs in seven games, with a strike rate of 129.31. He is an adaptable top-order batter with an ability to rotate strike well. He can alsoa switch to power hitting when he gets set can be difficult for the opposition to handle.
Riley Meredith has 10 wickets and a best of 4/9. His pace has made the opposition batters struggle, and his raw pace and clever variations make him a tricky customer to deal with. Meredith has variations like a deadly short ball and deceptive slower one, which make it difficult for batters to tackle him.
FAQs
1. Which Welsh Fire batter has the most runs in The Hundred Men’s tournament?
Jonny Bairstow has the most runs for a Welsh Fire batter in The Hundred Men’s tournament with 581 runs in 20 games at a strike rate of 140.
2. Which Southern Brave bowler has the most wickets in The Hundred Men’s tournament?
Tymal Mills of Southern Brave has the most wickets for the franchise with 51 wickets at an economy of 8.23.
3. Which one all-rounder from each team might make a big impact in match 32 of The Hundred Men’s 2025?
Chris Green of Welsh Fire and Michael Bracewell of Southern Brave are the all-rounders who can make a big impact in match 32.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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