The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Southern Brave v Northern Superchargers

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

The Cricketer | 05/08/2023 at 03:21

What's the match?

Southern Brave host Northern Superchargers in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 2.30pm BST on Sunday, August 6.

Where is the match taking place?

Southern Brave play their home matches at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Who's got the form?

Southern Brave recovered from defeat on the opening night of the competition, beating Welsh Fire dramatically by two runs in Southampton.

Chris Jordan struck a stunning 70 to take Brave up to 147, before Tymal Mills produced a stunning performance at the death, dismissing David Willey off the final delivery to secure a narrow win.

Northern Superchargers have yet to get off the mark, with their opening game against Birmingham Phoenix being rained off after 62 balls.

What's the key matchup?

How the Superchargers' powerful top order can deal with the Brave bowling attack will be crucial to the outcome.

Harry Brook, Tom Banton and Adam Lyth will lead the Headingley side, while Jordan, Mills, Craig Overton and George Garton have the responsibility for keeping the runs down.

Left-armer Garton has previous in this competition having been a key part of the Brave side that reached the final in 2021. He took 1 for 19 from 15 balls against Welsh Fire, dismissing the dangerous Ben Green with seven deliveries remaining.

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Harry Brook has returned to action following the Ashes (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match, but only in the hospitality section.

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

It will be a cool afternoon on the south coast, around 19 degrees Celsius, but there is no threat of rain disrupting play.

What are the squads?

Southern Brave: Tim David (Mitchell Santner from August 20), Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Devon Conway, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Finn Allen, George Garton, James Fuller, Alex Davies, Joe Weatherley, Jafer Chohan, Matt Fisher

Northern Superchargers: Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Reece Topley, Tom Banton, Matthew Short, Adam Lyth, Adam Hose, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, David Wiese, Bas de Leede, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Saif Zaib

What's the team news?

England Test captain Ben Stokes and leg-spinner Adil Rashid are missing for Superchargers and will have limited game time in 2023.

Brave are without Jofra Archer for the duration. Tim David stays with the squad until August 20.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Southern Brave: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, James Vince, Leus Du Plooy, Tim David, Alex Davies, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills

Northern Superchargers: Tom Banton, Adam Lyth, Matthew Short, Adam Hose, David Wiese, Bas de Leede, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Callum Parkinson, Wayne Parnell

What are the odds?

Bookmakers Paddy Power have installed Southern Brave as favourites at 4/6. Northern Superchargers are the rank outsiders at 11/10.

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George Garton celebrates dismissing Leus du Plooy (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

What's the prediction?

Brave have proved time and time again their bowling attack can keep them in any game. They will be formidable defending any total and should be seen as favourites here.