Today we take a look at the top parlay picks for match no. 30 of the The Hundred men’s competition 2024 between Welsh Fire and Southern Brave at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on August 14.
The fourth edition of The Hundred is at the business end and the picture for the top three teams on the table is getting clearer. As per the format of the tournament, the team finishing at the top of the league advances directly to the final, while the second and third-placed teams battle in the Eliminator on August 17 at Kennington Oval for a place in the final. The all-important clash is scheduled to take place at Lord’s on August 18.
Southern Brave, the former champions, are second on the table with 10 points from seven games and a net run-rate of 0.595, winning five games and losing twice. They have an outside chance to top the group stage and secure a place in the final but for that, they will have to hope Oval Invincibles lose one of the games. Welsh Fire are out of contention for the knockouts, having registered only five points from seven games with two victories and four defeats.
Southern Brave are coming off a two-wicket against Trent Rockets in the previous game at Southampton. Chris Jordan claimed 3 for 22 while Danny Briggs picked 2 for 16 in 20 deliveries and Jofra Archer snared 2 for 18 in his full quota as they restricted the opponents to 126. Chasing the target, the Brave openers Alex Davies and James Vince made 28 runs each before a collapse saw them reduced to 78 for 6. Kieron Pollard was the hero for Southern Brave, smashing 45 off 23, including five sixes in a set against Rashid Khan.
Welsh Fire lost to Birmingham Phoenix in their most recent fixture by five wickets at Cardiff. Batting first, Stephen Eskinazi scored 30 off 21 deliveries at the top of the order before Tom Kohler-Cadmore struck 54 off 32 to help Welsh Fire get 146. Haris Rauf did well with the ball, taking 2 for 24 in 20 balls but the rest of the attack was expensive.
Southern Brave to win
Southern Brave to beat Welsh Fire at odds of 1.60 (BetWinner)
Welsh Fire and Southern Brave have faced each other six times in The Hundred men’s competition so far. Southern Brave dominate the scoreline, having won the last five encounters while Welsh Fire have been victorious once. Brave are favourites heading into this game at odds of 1.60 on BetWinner.
Southern Brave have a formidable batting line-up comprising James Vince, Alex Davies, Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hosein. In the bowling attack, they have outstanding resources such as Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Hosein and Danny Briggs.
Welsh Fire have Haris Rauf, Matt Henry and David Willey doing well with the ball but the batting unit has been a big issue. None of their batters have managed over 115 runs in the tournament and no batter with a minimum 50 runs has struck at over 120.
Looking at all the factors, you can bet on Southern Brave to win this match at odds of 1.60 on BetWinner.
James Vince top Southern Brave batter
James Vince to be the top Southern Brave batter at odds of 3.25 (22Bet)
James Vince is amongst the most consistent batters in the shorter format and has been in great form in the ongoing tournament. He is the leading run-scorer in The Hundred 2024, having scored 338 runs from seven innings at an average of 67 while striking at 145. Vince has registered four half centuries in the competition.
Overall, Vince has amassed over 1300 runs in the shorter format at an average of 33 and strike rate of 128. He has hit 10 half centuries in the year. You can back Vince to be the top batter for Southern Brave at odds of 3.25 on 22Bet.
Most match sixes – Southern Brave
Southern Brave to hit most sixes in the match at odds of 1.727 (22Bet)
Comparing the two squads, Southern Brave seem to have the upper hand in both batting and bowling departments, which makes this a pretty good option to bet on.
Brave have James Vince, Kieron Pollard, Alex Davies, Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, and Akeal Hosein in their batting line-up. They have struck 39 sixes in seven games this season whereas Welsh Fire have hit only 13 sixes in the same number of games. Bet on Southern Brave to hit the most sixes at odds of 1.727 on 22Bet.
James Vince TO 22.5 Runs, Chris Jordan TO 1.5 Wickets
James Vince to score over 22.5 runs and Chris Jordan to pick over 1.5 wickets at odds of 3.80 (BetWinner)
This accumulator bet looks pretty appealing as both James Vince and Chris Jordan have been in terrific form in the ongoing season. He is the top run-scorer in the tournament with 338 runs at an average of 67 and strike rate of 145, including four half centuries.
Chris Jordan is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 14 scalps from seven games at a strike rate of 8.57. He has picked two or more wickets in five of these matches. You can place your money on this accumulator bet at odds of 3.80 on BetWinner.
Haris Rauf top Welsh Fire bowler
Haris Rauf to be the top bowler for Welsh Fire at odds of 3.30 (22Bet)
The Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has one of the brightest stars in an otherwise forgettable campaign. He has picked 11 wickets in the season at a strike rate of 7.9 balls per wicket.
Rauf has bowled 87 deliveries across five innings in the tournament and has conceded just 90 runs. Betting on him to be the top Welsh Fire bowler at odds of 3.30 on 22Bet would be a good punt.
- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
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- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi