SUL vs SOB is a genuine six-pointer in disguise when Sunrisers Leeds host Southern Brave in The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday, 25 July, with the men’s game starting at 2:30 PM BST (7:00 PM IST).
Both sides lost their tournament openers, Sunrisers Leeds to MI London and Southern Brave to Welsh Fire, so this is a straight fight for first points on the board.
SUL vs SOB Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave, Match 5, The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date, Time | Saturday, 25 July 2026, 2:30 PM BST / 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Format | 100-ball innings, 5-over Powerplay, 2-innings match |
| Captains | Zak Crawley (Sunrisers Leeds), Chris Jordan (Southern Brave) |
| Form | SUL: Lost to MI London by 7 wickets. Nathan Ellis picked up 4-25 with the ball, but the batting fell away after a promising 84-run opening stand. SOB: Lost to Welsh Fire by 6 wickets despite posting 135, with Craig Overton the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-22. |
Both defending champions and challengers walk in desperate to avoid an 0-2 start, which usually adds an extra edge to these early-season Hundred fixtures.
Dream11 Team for SUL vs SOB, Match 5
Top Picks for SUL vs SOB, Match 5
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | SUL | Captain pick / AR | Explosive middle-order hitting plus handy medium pace as a fifth-bowler option. |
| Jofra Archer | SOB | Bowler | England’s premier new-ball threat, capable of bowling upwards of 90mph with the new ball. |
| Harry Brook | SUL | Batter | England’s white-ball captain and Sunrisers’ most dangerous stroke-maker at home. |
| David Miller | SOB | Batter | Proven finisher with a calm head under pressure in run chases. |
| Adil Rashid | SOB | Bowler | One of the best white-ball spinners going, a genuine middle-overs matchwinner. |
Pitch Report
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | High around 19°C, dropping to roughly 16°C as the evening session progresses. |
| Sky | Mostly cloudy through the afternoon and evening. |
| Rain Chance | Around 20 percent. A brief delay is possible, but a washout looks unlikely. |
| Overall | Cool, typical Yorkshire summer conditions. Cloud cover could offer a touch of extra swing for the new-ball bowlers early on. |
SUL vs SOB Toss Prediction
Headingley has been fairly balanced between bat-first and chase-first results in the Hundred, so the toss winner will most likely just back their own strengths rather than follow a fixed pattern.
If Zak Crawley (Sunrisers Leeds) wins the toss, expect Sunrisers to bat first and lean on Brook, Marsh, and Lawrence to post a competitive total. Nathan Ellis, fresh off a four-wicket haul, would then lead the defence with support from Brydon Carse’s pace.
If Chris Jordan (Southern Brave) wins the toss, Southern Brave would likely bowl first, trusting Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid to strangle the Sunrisers top order. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs would then be tasked with chasing down whatever target is set.
Injury and Team News
Sunrisers Leeds
Sunrisers Leeds fell just short in their opener despite a fiery start from Rickelton and Marsh, and Nathan Ellis was the standout with a four-wicket haul. There are no fresh injury concerns, and the same core group that started against MI London should take the field again at their home ground.
Southern Brave
Southern Brave will be disappointed to have let a competitive chase slip against Welsh Fire, and the headline news is Jofra Archer’s continued fitness after his long-awaited return to the format. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs offer the finishing power Brave need if this game goes deep, while Adil Rashid remains one of the most dependable middle-overs options in the competition.
