SB vs WF: SB Create History With 100% Win In The Hundred

SB vs WF: Southern Brave (SB) maintained their incredible form in the Hundred 2025, winning their final group stage game against Welsh Fire (WF) by 29 runs and becoming the first team in the competition’s history to end the league stage with a clean sheet (8 from 8 matches).

The game between the league leaders and the second-last Fire became an exhibition of Southern Brave’s overwhelming bowling, headed by an incredible spell by Lauren Bell.

SB v WF: Georgia Adams Pins Down Brave’s Innings in Low-Scoring Encounter

Although they had already qualified for the final, Southern Brave decided to mix up their batting order, leaving others to enjoy time in the middle. Their trial-and-error strategy saw the home team struggle with the bat and being limited to 106/8 from their 100 balls.

Georgia Adams, the captain, played a stabilizing hand with an unflustered 30 off 26 balls*, keeping the innings afloat while Hayley Matthews and Katie Levick spearheaded a disciplined cause for Welsh Fire. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (24) and Freya Kemp (18) were the only other double-digit contributors apart from Adams, with Sophie Devine being relegated to No. 8.

Fire’s Hope Ignited… Briefly

In pursuit of a modest goal, Welsh Fire began on a high note, with Tammy Beaumont (28) and Sophia Dunkley providing early zip. At 50 for 1, the visitors were threatening to pull off a surprise. But the momentum soon switched in SB vs WF encounter.

Collapse of Fire: 50/1 to 77/9

This was followed by a dramatic collapse. Welsh Fire collapsed from 50/1 to 56/5 within 13 deliveries, ultimately getting to 77/9, finishing 29 runs short. The Brave bowling attack, renowned for its accuracy and fierceness, tightened the screws on an ungenerous pitch that provided nothing for strokeplay.

The turning point was provided by Freya Kemp, who executed a wonderful run-out to remove Georgia Elwiss, after she had posted a 40-ball boundary-less stretch for Fire. The rest was tidied up clinically.

Lauren Bell: Match Hero and Leading Wicket-Taker

Lauren Bell shone with the ball, giving a career-high 4 for 6 with her full quota of deliveries, toping the wicket-taker list in The Hundred 2025. Her spell shattered the Fire resistance and was the key to Brave’s record-breaking win.

Lauren Bell Post-Match Quote:

“It’s been a really good tournament and I feel in a good place. We bowled exceptionally as a unit; we talk about how dots are really important and we fielded great – we are an unbelievable fielding unit. “It’s massive to get eight from eight and we can take that momentum into the final now. We didn’t want to slip up here, and at Lord’s on Sunday we’ll keep our plans really clear, keep doing the basics and enjoy the day.”

What’s Next? The Hundred Final Awaits

With this commanding win in SB vs WF, Southern Brave will travel to Lord’s on Sunday for The Hundred 2025 Final, with unbeatable form and maximum momentum. Welsh Fire, on the other hand, complete their season winless, stuck at the bottom of the table.

SB vs WF Match Summary:

Southern Brave: 106/8 (Adams 30*, Wyatt-Hodge 24)

Welsh Fire: 77/9 (Beaumont 28; Bell 4-6)

Result: Southern Brave won by 29 runs

Player of the Match: Lauren Bell

The SB vs WF match completed a record-breaking group stage for Southern Brave, who demonstrated depth and determination. With their sights now fixed on The Hundred 2025 Final, the undefeated Brave are the ones to beat. For Welsh Fire, it’s back to the drawing board following a difficult season.

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