Southern Brave: A Franchise Deep Dive
An analytical exploration of the team's history, personnel, and performance in the 100-ball cricket format.
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Historical Context
Tournament Genesis
The establishment of the new eight-team men's and women's tournament series in 2019 was met with considerable discussion. While some, like Virat Kohli, voiced concerns regarding a potential shift away from traditional Test cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) advocated for a distinctive format designed to attract broader audiences.[2]
Coaching Appointments
In August 2019, the franchise announced significant coaching appointments. Mahela Jayawardene, a distinguished former Sri Lankan batsman and a coach with IPL success, was appointed as the inaugural coach for the men's team. Concurrently, Charlotte Edwards, a former captain of the England Women's team, took the helm for the Women's team.[3]
Support Staff and Draft
Jayawardene's coaching staff included former Hampshire players Shane Bond and Jimmy Adams, alongside Richard Halsall. The inaugural player draft in October 2019 saw Southern Brave secure key talents such as Jofra Archer and Anya Shrubsole as their headline male and female draftees, respectively. They were further bolstered by England internationals James Vince and Chris Jordan for the men's squad, and Danielle Wyatt for the women's team.[4]
Team Achievements
Men's Honours
The men's team has achieved notable success in The Hundred:
- Winners: 2021
- Runners-up: 2024
- Third Place: 2023
Women's Honours
The women's team has also demonstrated strong performance:
- Winners: 2023
- Runners-up: 2021, 2022
Home Venue
Utilita Bowl
Both the Southern Brave men's and women's teams play their home matches at the Utilita Bowl, located in West End, near Southampton. This venue is the home ground of Hampshire County Cricket Club.[1]
Originally, the women's team was scheduled to play at the County Ground in Hove, Sussex. However, due to the logistical adjustments necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, both teams were consolidated at the Utilita Bowl, fostering a unified home-ground identity.
Capacity: 15,000 (expandable to 25,000 with temporary seating).
Current Player Rosters
Women's Squad
Note: Bold denotes players with international caps.
No. | Name | Nationality | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batters | |||||
16 | Maia Bouchier | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
26 | Laura Wolvaardt | ![]() |
Right-handed | — | Overseas player |
28 | Danni Wyatt-Hodge | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
All-rounders | |||||
1 | Georgia Adams | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Captain |
6 | Freya Kemp | ![]() |
Left-handed | Left-arm medium | |
25 | Chloe Tryon | ![]() |
Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Overseas player |
77 | Sophie Devine | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player |
Wicket-keepers | |||||
12 | Amara Carr | ![]() |
Right-handed | – | Wildcard player |
17 | Rhianna Southby | ![]() |
Right-handed | — | |
Pace bowlers | |||||
23 | Phoebe Graham | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
63 | Lauren Bell | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
73 | Phoebe Turner | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Wildcard player |
Spin bowlers | |||||
5 | Josie Groves | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
21 | Tilly Corteen-Coleman | ![]() |
Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
22 | Mady Villiers | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
Men's Squad
Note: Bold denotes players with international caps. Players marked with an asterisk (*) are overseas players.
No. | Name | Nationality | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batters | |||||
14 | James Vince | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Captain |
20 | Jason Roy | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Replacement Player |
32 | Laurie Evans | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
35 | Hilton Cartwright * | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; Wildcard player |
76 | Leus du Plooy * | ![]() |
Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | EU passport |
— | Faf du Plessis * | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Overseas player; Ruled out through injury |
All-rounders | |||||
4 | Michael Bracewell * | ![]() |
Left-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player |
30 | James Coles | ![]() |
Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
44 | Jordan Thompson | ![]() |
Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
Wicket-keepers | |||||
15 | Toby Albert | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Wildcard player |
46 | Finn Allen * | ![]() |
Right-handed | — | Overseas player |
Pace bowlers | |||||
7 | Craig Overton | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
17 | Reece Topley | ![]() |
Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | |
22 | Jofra Archer | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Centrally contracted player |
34 | Chris Jordan | ![]() |
Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
56 | Tymal Mills | ![]() |
Right-handed | Left-arm fast | |
Spin bowlers | |||||
19 | Danny Briggs | ![]() |
Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Season Performance
Women's Team Performance
References
Source Citations
The information presented on this page is derived from the following sources:
- "The Hundred: Team-by-team guides, coach details and venues". Sporting Life. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- sport, The Guardian (28 August 2018). "Virat Kohli gives ECB's 100-ball 'experiment' the thumbs down". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "Two Greats of the Game Sign Up for the Hundred". ageasbowl.com. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "The Hundred: Central contract and local icon 'drafts' explained". ESPNcricinfo. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "The Hundred Women's Competition 2021". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Women's Competition 2022". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Women's Competition 2023". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Women's Competition 2024". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Men's Competition 2021". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Men's Competition 2022". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Men's Competition 2023". espncricinfo.com.
- "The Hundred Men's Competition 2024". espncricinfo.com.
- Southern Brave women finished top of the group stage and qualified automatically for the final in 2021. They lost the final against Oval Invincibles by 48 runs.
- Southern Brave women qualified for the eliminator in 2022. They played 2 games, winning the eliminator against Trent Rockets by 2 runs, losing the final against Oval Invincibles by 5 wickets.
- Southern Brave women finished top of the group stage and qualified automatically for the final in 2023. They won the final against Northern Superchargers by 34 runs.
- Southern Brave men qualified for the eliminator in 2021. They played 2 games, winning the eliminator against Trent Rockets by 7 wickets, winning the final against Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs.
- Southern Brave men qualified for the eliminator in 2023. They played 1 game, losing the eliminator against Manchester Originals by 7 wickets.
- Southern Brave men qualified for the eliminator in 2024. They played 2 games, winning the eliminator against Birmingham Phoenix in the Super Five after a tied match, losing the final against Oval Invincibles by 17 runs.
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References
References
- Southern Brave women finished top of the group stage and qualified automatically for the final in 2021. They lost the final against Oval Invincibles by 48 runs.
- Southern Brave women finished top of the group stage and qualified automatically for the final in 2023. They won the final against Northern Superchargers by 34 runs.
- Southern Brave men qualified for the eliminator in 2023. They played 1 game, losing the eliminator against Manchester Originals by 7 wickets.
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