Southern Brave

Southern Brave
Personnel
Captain	Georgia Adams (women); James Vince (men);
Coach	Charlotte Edwards (women); Adrian Birrell (men);
Overseas player(s)	Sophie Devine ; Chloe Tryon ; Laura Wolvaardt ; (women); Finn Allen ; Michael Bracewell ; Faf du Plessis ; (men);
Team information
Colours
Founded	2019
Home ground	Utilita Bowl
Capacity	15,000 (25,000 with temporary seating)
History
No. of titles	2
Men's title wins	1 (2021)
Women's title wins	1 (2023)
Official website	Southern Brave
	The Hundred
	The Hundred

Last updated March 15, 2025

Southern Brave is a franchise 100-ball cricket side based in the city of Southampton. The team represents the historic counties of Hampshire and Sussex in the newly founded The Hundred competition,^[1] which took place for the first time during the 2021 English and Welsh cricket season. Both the men's side and the women's side play at the Rose Bowl, Hampshire.

History

The announcement of the new eight-team men's and women's tournament series in 2019 was not without controversy, with the likes of Virat Kohli criticising the England and Wales Cricket Board for pursuing a shift away from Test cricket,^[2] while others argued the format should have followed the established and successful Twenty20 format. The ECB, however, decided it needed a more distinctive format to draw crowds.

In August 2019 the side announced that former Sri Lanka batsman and 2019 IPL winning coach Mahela Jayawardene would be the men's team's first coach, while former England Women captain Charlotte Edwards was appointed coach of the Women's team.^[3] Jayawardene will be assisted by former two former Hampshire players: Former New Zealand international bowler Shane Bond and former opening batsmen and current coach of Hampshire 2nd XI Jimmy Adams, while Richard Halsall will also assist the men's side.

The inaugural Hundred draft took place in October 2019 and saw the Brave claim Jofra Archer as their headline men's draftee, and Anya Shrubsole as the women's headliner. They are joined by England international James Vince and Chris Jordan for the men's team, while Danielle Wyatt joins Shrubsole on the women's side.^[4]

Honours

Men's honours

The Hundred

Winners: 2021
Runners-up: 2024
Third place: 2023

Women's honours

The Hundred

Winners: 2023
Runners-up: 2021, 2022

Ground

The Ageas Bowl Rosebowl.png — The Ageas Bowl

Both the Southern Brave men's and women's sides play at the home in Hampshire County Cricket Club, the Ageas Bowl, in West End, a short distance outside of Southampton. The women's side had been due to play at the home in Sussex County Cricket Club, the County Ground in Hove, but both teams were brought together at the same ground as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Current squads

Bold denotes players with international caps.

Women's side

No.	Name	Nationality	Date of birth (age)	Batting style	Bowling style	Notes
Batters
16	Maia Bouchier	England	(1998-12-05) 5 December 1998 (age 26)	Right-handed	Right-arm medium
28	Danni Wyatt-Hodge	England	(1991-04-22) 22 April 1991 (age 33)	Right-handed	Right-arm off break
—	Laura Wolvaardt	South Africa	(1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 (age 25)	Right-handed	—	Overseas player
All-rounders
1	Georgia Adams	England	(1993-10-04) 4 October 1993 (age 31)	Right-handed	Right-arm off break	Captain
6	Freya Kemp	England	(2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 (age 19)	Left-handed	Left-arm medium
25	Chloe Tryon	South Africa	(1994-01-25) 25 January 1994 (age 31)	Right-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox	Overseas player
—	Sophie Devine	New Zealand	(1989-09-01) 1 September 1989 (age 35)	Right-handed	Right-arm medium	Overseas player
Wicket-keepers
17	Rhianna Southby	England	(2000-10-16) 16 October 2000 (age 24)	Right-handed	—
Pace bowlers
63	Lauren Bell	England	(2001-01-02) 2 January 2001 (age 24)	Right-handed	Right-arm fast-medium
—	Phoebe Graham	England	(1991-10-23) 23 October 1991 (age 33)	Right-handed	Right-arm medium
Spin bowlers
21	Matilda Corteen-Coleman	England	(2007-08-23) 23 August 2007 (age 17)	Left-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox
—	Josie Groves	England	(2004-09-05) 5 September 2004 (age 20)	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break
—	Mady Villiers	England	(1998-08-26) 26 August 1998 (age 26)	Right-handed	Right-arm off break

Men's side

No.	Name	Nationality	Date of birth (age)	Batting style	Bowling style	Notes
Batters
14	James Vince	England	(1991-03-14) 14 March 1991 (age 34)	Right-handed	Right-arm medium	Captain
23	Laurie Evans	England	(1987-10-12) 12 October 1987 (age 37)	Right-handed	Right-arm off break
46	Finn Allen	New Zealand	(1999-04-22) 22 April 1999 (age 25)	Right-handed	—	Overseas player
76	Leus du Plooy	South Africa	(1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 30)	Left-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox	EU passport
—	Faf du Plessis	South Africa	(1984-07-13) 13 July 1984 (age 40)	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break	Overseas player
All-rounders
30	James Coles	England	(2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 20)	Right-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox
—	Michael Bracewell	New Zealand	(1991-02-14) 14 February 1991 (age 34)	Left-handed	Right-arm off break	Overseas player
—	Jordan Thompson	England	(1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28)	Left-handed	Right-arm fast-medium
Wicket-keepers
Pace bowlers
22	Jofra Archer	England	(1995-04-01) 1 April 1995 (age 29)	Right-handed	Right-arm fast	Centrally contracted player
32	Craig Overton	England	(1994-04-10) 10 April 1994 (age 30)	Right-handed	Right-arm fast-medium
34	Chris Jordan	England	(1988-10-04) 4 October 1988 (age 36)	Right-handed	Right-arm fast-medium
56	Tymal Mills	England	(1992-08-12) 12 August 1992 (age 32)	Right-handed	Left-arm fast
—	Reece Topley	England	(1994-02-21) 21 February 1994 (age 31)	Right-handed	Left-arm fast-medium
Spin bowlers
19	Danny Briggs	England	(1991-04-30) 30 April 1991 (age 33)	Right-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox

Seasons

Women's team

Season	Group stage							Playoff stage		Ref.
Season	Pld	W	L	T	NR	Pts	Pos	Pld	Pos	Ref.
2021	8	7	1	0	0	14	1st	1^[a]	2nd	^[5]
2022	6	5	1	0	0	10	2nd	2^[b]	2nd	^[6]
2023	8	7	1	0	0	14	1st	1^[c]	1st	^[7]
2024	8	1	6	1	0	3	8th	Did not progress		^[8]

Men's team

Season	Group stage							Playoff stage		Ref.
Season	Pld	W	L	T	NR	Pts	Pos	Pld	Pos	Ref.
2021	8	5	2	0	1	11	2nd	2^[d]	1st	^[9]
2022	8	3	5	0	0	6	7th	Did not progress		^[10]
2023	8	4	3	0	1	9	3rd	1^[e]	3rd	^[11]
2024	8	5	2	0	1	11	3rd	2^[f]	2nd	^[12]

Notes

↑ 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.

References

↑ "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.

External links

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[fn1-5] 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.

[fn2-7] 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.

[fn3-9] 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.

[fn4-12] 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.

[fn5-15] Southern Brave men qualified for the eliminator in 2023. They played 1 game, losing the eliminator against Manchester Originals by 7 wickets.

[fn6-17] 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.

[1] "The Hundred: Team-by-team guides, coach details and venues". Sporting Life. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2021.

[2] 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.

[Coaches-3] "Two Greats of the Game Sign Up for the Hundred". ageasbowl.com. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.

[4] "The Hundred: Central contract and local icon 'drafts' explained". ESPNcricinfo. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.

[6] "The Hundred Women's Competition 2021". espncricinfo.com.

[8] "The Hundred Women's Competition 2022". espncricinfo.com.

[10] "The Hundred Women's Competition 2023". espncricinfo.com.

[11] "The Hundred Women's Competition 2024". espncricinfo.com.

[13] "The Hundred Men's Competition 2021". espncricinfo.com.

[14] "The Hundred Men's Competition 2022". espncricinfo.com.

[16] "The Hundred Men's Competition 2023". espncricinfo.com.

[18] "The Hundred Men's Competition 2024". espncricinfo.com.

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v t e Southern Brave – current squad
Women's	1 Adams (c) 6 Kemp 16 Bouchier 17 Southby (wk) 21 Corteen-Coleman 25 Tryon 28 Wyatt-Hodge 63 Bell — Devine — Graham — Groves — Villiers — Wolvaardt
Men's	14 Vince (c) 19 Briggs 22 Archer 23 Evans 30 Coles 32 Overton 34 Jordan 46 Allen 56 Mills 76 Du Plooy — Bracewell — Du Plessis — Thompson — Topley
Coaches	Birrell (Men's) Edwards (Women's)

v t e The Hundred (cricket competition)
Organisation	England and Wales Cricket Board The Hundred 100-ball cricket
Teams	Birmingham Phoenix London Spirit Manchester Originals Northern Superchargers Oval Invincibles Southern Brave Trent Rockets Welsh Fire
Seasons	2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Players	Birmingham Phoenix London Spirit Manchester Originals Northern Superchargers Oval Invincibles Southern Brave Trent Rockets Welsh Fire