Southern Brave Beat London Spirit by Five Wickets as Jofra Archer and David Miller Shine in The Hundred 2026
Southern Brave secured a crucial five-wicket victory over London Spirit in Match 16 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Lord’s, producing an all-round performance led by Jofra Archer’s outstanding spell and David Miller’s composed unbeaten innings. Chasing a modest target of 106, Brave reached 111/5 with three balls remaining to register their second consecutive win and move up to fourth place in the standings.
Jofra Archer’s Fiery Spell Restricts London Spirit
After winning the toss and choosing to field, Southern Brave dominated with the ball as London Spirit struggled to build partnerships throughout their innings. Archer delivered his best bowling performance of the tournament, finishing with remarkable figures of 4 wickets for just 9 runs.
Despite a fighting 39 from David Miller and a disciplined effort from Tristan Stubbs later in the chase, it was Archer’s early breakthroughs that ensured London Spirit never gained momentum and were bowled out for just 105.
London Spirit Fail to Build Competitive Total
London Spirit found scoring difficult on a surface that offered assistance to the fast bowlers. Regular wickets prevented the batting side from establishing any significant partnership, while Southern Brave’s bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings.
The disciplined bowling attack ensured that the target remained well within reach despite the competitive conditions.
Southern Brave Recover After Early Setbacks
The chase did not begin smoothly for Southern Brave as Ben McKinney fell in the opening over before Nikhil Chaudhary was also dismissed cheaply.
Jamie Smith responded positively with an aggressive counterattack, striking several boundaries to put pressure back on London Spirit. However, the hosts fought back by removing both Smith and Moeen Ali, bringing themselves back into the contest.
David Miller and Tristan Stubbs Finish the Job
With the match finely balanced, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs combined for an unbeaten partnership that guided Southern Brave safely home.
Miller remained calm under pressure, finishing unbeaten on 39, while Stubbs supported him with an unbeaten 12. Miller eventually sealed victory in style by launching Liam Livingstone over long-on for a match-winning six as Southern Brave completed the chase with three balls remaining.
Liam Livingstone Keeps London Spirit in the Contest
Although London Spirit fell short, captain Liam Livingstone produced an impressive spell with the ball, conceding only five runs from ten deliveries during a crucial phase of the chase. James Coles also made an impact with disciplined bowling and an outstanding run-out of Marcus Stoinis that briefly shifted momentum.
However, Southern Brave’s experienced finishers held their nerve to close out the contest.
Jofra Archer Named Player of the Match
“I’m even more delighted that we got the win today. Everyone has been bowling well throughout the tournament. We haven’t always picked up a lot of wickets, but we’ve kept the runs down,” Archer said after receiving the Player of the Match award.
“You always think chasing just over 100 should be straightforward, but somehow we always manage to make it harder for ourselves,” he added.
Match Summary
| Result | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | London Spirit vs Southern Brave, Match 16, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 |
| London Spirit | 105 all out |
| Southern Brave | 111/5 (97 balls) |
| Result | Southern Brave won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Jofra Archer (4/9) |
| Top Scorer (Southern Brave) | David Miller – 39* |
| Supporting Batter | Tristan Stubbs – 12* |
What the Result Means
The victory gives Southern Brave back-to-back wins and lifts them to fourth place in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 points table. With the tournament approaching its second half, the result significantly boosts their qualification hopes, while London Spirit will look to bounce back quickly in their remaining league fixtures.
