Southern Brave vs London Spirit Prediction: Brave has won 3 in 5

Southern Brave and London Spirit are going head to head in Match 2 of The Hundred Men at The Rose Bowl, United Kingdom, United Kingdom on 24th July, 2024. Brave has won 3 in the last 5 games in this competition. Who will win this game of cricket?

Southern Brave form

There have been recent developments at Southern Brave, with Mark Nicholas leaving the board as he prepares to take up the chair at MCC at Lord's - a position from which a potential partnership with London Spirit could emerge. Last season, it was an uphill task as they won only one of their first four matches. But they made a strong comeback as they won three of their last four matches and thus sealed a place in the playoffs but were knocked out by Manchester Originals in the eliminator round itself.

Tymal Mills stands out as a shining star in this platform for Southern Brave. He has taken 16 wickets in the last 8 matches, maintaining a phenomenal economy rate below 8 with an average of a wicket every 10 balls. That same performance also made him the leading wicket-taker last season. Then there's Rehan Ahmed, who has added much to that effort with 11 wickets from 9 matches while maintaining his economy rate below 7 runs per over.

Much of the batting strength of Southern Brave will rest with captain James Vince and Finn Allen, both of whom have held on to averages of about 25, having compiled in excess of 200 runs in their last 9 matches. Also accompanying them are others like Jofra Archer and Kieron Pollard, who, from time to time, can come up with telling contributions. With such a strong lineup, it is well-placed for a good opening at its home ground in Southampton.

Southern Brave Predicted Lineup

Finn Allen, Alex Davies (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Kieron Pollard, Jofra Archer, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills

London Spirit form

London Spirit had a disappointing Hundred campaign in 2023, which was ill-fated with two of their early games getting washed out. They only won one out of the two early games. In the second half, they won one and lost three to finish seventh with six points from two wins.

Their last time out, though, against Southern Brave, was abandoned after Southern Brave mustered 34 for 3 in a rain-reduced game of 50 balls. London Spirit, however, edged the Brave last year by 9 runs, having lost to them by 4 runs the year prior.

One of the key performers for the team has been Captain Dan Lawrence, who has scored the most runs for the team in the last 10 matches—171 at an average of over 21. Adam Rossington has been doing well with 162 runs in the last 9 matches for him at an average of over 23. Liam Dawson and Daniel Worrall have been among the wickets regularly. The addition of Shemron Hetmyer and Andre Russel has infused a new life with renewed optimism in the camp.

London Spirit Predicted Lineup

Adam Rossington (wk), Daniel Lawrence (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Zak Crawley, Shemron Hetmyer, Andre Russel, Matthew Critchley, Ryan Higgins, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall.

Southern Brave vs London Spirit Expert Tips & Prediction

We are in the opening phase of 2024 Hundred, from which the dominant teams of the season will soon emerge. At this point, there isn't any team that really stands at the top. The Southern Brave, momentum-backed from previous success and some fresh talent, may use that to their advantage. At the other end, London Spirit is looking to make improvements and climb the rankings from the previous season's poor show. Our forecast is for the Southern Brave to come out on top against London Spirit.