The 19th match of The Hundred Men 2025 competition will pit the Southern Brave against the Oval Invincibles at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on 18th August. After playing four matches so far, Southern Brave are recorded as having wins in two of them and losses in two others. Southern Brave, after a strong beginning, has not done too well in the last two fixtures.
The home side, captained by James Vince, will be coming in on the back of two losses-one against the Northern Superchargers and another against the Trent Rockets, an occurrence that could have dented their momentum and confidence.
Oval Invincibles should be a tough challenge for the opposition. Although their current form is not stated, they have certainly been a competitive side in the tournament.
An intriguing encounter between two sides with contrasting recent experiences awaits. Southern Brave will be eager to erase memories of those losses and hopefully clinch an essential home win. In contrast, Oval Invincibles will seek to exploit the ongoing struggles of their opponents and book the victory. The result looks very much up for grabs, and fans should be in for a treat.
Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles Match Details
| Match | Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, Match 19, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Date & Time | Monday, August 18, 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network; FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website) |
Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Won By Southern Brave | 01 |
| Won By Oval Invincibles | 04 |
| No Result | 00 |
Pitch Report
Two games in The Hundred have been hosted so far this season at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. First teams have scored 123 in their first innings on average, with both games being won by teams batting second. Fast bowlers would relish bowling at this ground, particularly when the ball is new.
Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles – Match Analysis
Southern Brave’s Strengths
Rose Bowl familiarity and a passionate home crowd provide crucial advantages, while James Vince’s experienced leadership anchors a balanced squad composition. Early tournament victories demonstrate competitive potential, creating psychological momentum through explosive batting options, reliable bowling depth, and tactical flexibility for various match scenarios.
Southern Brave’s Weaknesses
Two consecutive defeats against the Northern Superchargers and Trent Rockets expose declining form, batting fragility, and momentum loss. Over-reliance on key contributors, poor pressure execution, and tactical confusion during crucial moments create exploitable vulnerabilities that quality opposition teams can target strategically.
Oval Invincibles’ Strengths
Proven tournament experience and competitive reputation provide psychological advantages, while international talent depth creates tactical flexibility. Strong away performance capability and mental resilience allow effective adaptation to hostile environments, maintaining competitive standards against desperate opposition through strategic adjustments and match-winning potential.
Oval Invincibles’ Weaknesses
Unfamiliar Rose Bowl conditions and travel disruption create tactical uncertainty and preparation challenges. Unclear recent form complicates strategic planning, while expectation pressure to capitalize on Southern Brave’s struggles may lead to overcautious or overly aggressive approaches, affecting natural game expression during crucial moments.
Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XIs
Southern Brave (SOB):
Leus du Plooy, James Vince (C), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (WK), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Jordan Thompson, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer.
Oval Invincibles (OVI)
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Sam Billings (C & WK), Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, and Jason Behrendorff.
SOB vs OVI: Fantasy Teams Selection
SOB vs OVI Small League: James Vince (C), Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Sam Curran, Leus du Plooy, Jordan Cox, Michael Bracewell, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Jordan Thompson, Saqib Mahmood
SOB vs OVI Big League: Sam Billings (C & WK), Tawanda Muyeye, James Coles, Donovan Ferreira, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Laurie Evans (WK), Danny Briggs, Nathan Sowter, Tymal Mills, Jason Behrendorff
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