The Hundred Women's 2024: Match 2, SOB-W vs LNS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SOB-W vs LNS-W?

The second match of the fourth edition of the Women's Hundred will showcase a thrilling encounter between the Southern Brave Women and the London Spirit Women at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 24, 2024.

With the 2020 edition being deferred to 2021 due to the pandemic, the trajectories of the two competing teams have been markedly divergent. SOB-W have ascended to the pinnacle of the standings in two out of three seasons (2021 and 2023), and triumphed in the previous edition, securing their inaugural title. In stark contrast, LS-W have faced a tumultuous journey, finishing fourth, seventh, and sixth in the respective seasons.

With new additions to the composition of the teams compared to the previous edition, it will be intriguing and entertaining to observe how the match unfolds and what strategies will come into play.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton offers a balanced pitch, initially favoring seam bowlers but becoming more conducive to batting as the game progresses. The average first-inning T20 score is 167, and teams often choose to bat first to leverage early movement. Overall, the venue supports both high-scoring games and competitive bowling efforts.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Southern Brave Women: Danni Wyatt, Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Adams (c), Sophie Luff,  Rhianna Southby (wk), Maia Bouchier, Charli Knott, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor

London Spirits Women: Meg Lanning (c), Cordelia Griffith, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Heather Knight, Deepti Sharma, Niamh Holland, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Hannah Jones, Tara Norris 

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt

Following a varied performance in the T20I series against New Zealand Women, the top-order batter would be eager to launch an aggressive innings and provide her team with a robust start, particularly during the powerplay if she opens the batting.

Probable Best Bowler: Lauren Bell

Bell's white-ball campaign was notably superior compared to Wyatt's, and Bell is anticipated to secure early breakthroughs with the new ball in their season opener.

Today’s Match Prediction: Southern Brave to win the match

Scenario 1

Southern Brave win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay Score: 40-50

LNS-W: 155-175

Southern Brave win the match.

Scenario 2

London Spirits win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay Score: 45-55

SOB-W: 170-190

Southern Brave win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.