Southern Brave vs London Spirit Live Score, Match 16 of The Hundred, 2026

Time to sign off - That brings us to the end of another entertaining contest, with Southern Brave grabbing two crucial points, while London Spirit are left empty-handed despite a spirited effort. The Hundred action continues on Sunday, 2 August, with another exciting double-header in store. First up, Trent Rockets take on Sunrisers Leeds, with the women's match getting underway at 10 am GMT, followed by the men's clash at 1.30 pm GMT. Later in the day, MI London face Manchester Super Giants, with the women's fixture starting at 1.30 pm GMT before the men's game rounds off the day's action at 5 pm GMT. As always, you can join us a little earlier for all the build-up ahead of each match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

London run out of answers - London Spirit showed plenty of fight with the ball, but they simply didn't have enough runs to work with. David Willey struck early and later added a second wicket despite proving a touch expensive, while Adam Zampa and James Coles briefly reignited hopes with quick strikes to trigger Southern Brave's middle-order wobble. However, they couldn't sustain the pressure, as the South African duo absorbed the challenge before taking the game away with a decisive partnership.

Archer blows Spirit away - Earlier in the game, London Spirit endured a disappointing outing with the bat, posting a well below-par total despite Jonny Bairstow's fighting 56 off 43. The opener had to weather a testing start before finding his rhythm, but received little support as the innings unravelled dramatically, with Spirit losing their last eight wickets for just 49 runs. Southern Brave were relentless with the ball, led by Jofra Archer's sensational spell of 4/9, while Marcus Stoinis claimed three wickets, Adil Rashid chipped in with two, and Chris Jordan wrapped up a clinical all-round bowling performance with one of his own.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Jofra Archer wins the award for his superb spell of 4/9. He says that he is elated that they got the win today. He reckons that this is the first time he has got 4 wickets and he is happy with that. Archer mentions that they stuck to their plan and things went right. He ends by saying that they will try and carry on with the same momentum.

Calm heads prevail - Despite losing an early wicket, Southern Brave came out with positive intent, with Jamie Smith blazing his way to a rapid 36 off 22 to put the chase on course. Just when everything seemed under control, however, London Spirit struck back brilliantly, reducing Brave from 55/2 to 60/5 to turn the game on its head. With the pressure mounting, the South African duo of Tristan Stubbs and David Miller combined for an unbeaten match-winning 51-run partnership, absorbing the pressure before shifting gears. Miller's experience proved invaluable as his composed 39 off 28 guided Southern Brave over the line comfortably.

A perfect day for Brave - Southern Brave complete the double over London Spirit, with the women setting the tone earlier in the day before the men followed it up with another impressive victory. Back-to-back wins see Brave gathering momentum at just the right stage of the competition, while London Spirit slump to a third defeat of the season and will need to regroup quickly if they are to get their campaign back on track.

SIX! David Miller finishes off in style! Tossed up, on middle and leg, David Miller latches onto it and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Southern Brave beat London Spirit by 5 wickets.

Another dot. Quicker, outside off, David Miller swings hard but misses.

Short, on off, David Miller punches it to the cover fielder.

Flatter, on off, David Miller taps it back to the bowler.

SIX! All the way! Tossed up, on leg, David Miller moves to his leg side and launches it downtown for a biggie. Scores are level now.

Flatter, on leg, David Miller tucks it to mid-wicket.

Tossed up, on off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to mid off for a single.

Just 8 runs needed from the final 10 balls. Liam Livingstone continues.

Much fuller, outside off, David Miller drives it through covers for a brace.

Nice and full, on off, Tristan Stubbs taps it to mid on for a run.

Beaten! Hard length, outside off, and it keeps low. Tristan Stubbs has a waft at it but misses.

FOUR! Through the gap! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs swivels and pulls it magnificently in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Back of a length, on off, David Miller pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

Excellent from Liam Livingstone. 16 runs needed from 15 balls now. Adam Milne returns.

Nice and full, on off, Tristan Stubbs taps it to mid off for a single.

Four dots in a row! Fullish, outside off, Tristan Stubbs eases it to backward point.

Three dots now! Full, on middle, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to cover.

Flatter, on middle, Tristan Stubbs flicks it to mid-wicket.

Tossed up, on off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to cover.

The ball hits David Miller's left hand, and he looks in some pain. The physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now. 17 runs needed from 20 balls.

Short, on middle, David Miller tucks it to mid-wicket.

Turn and bounce, on middle, David Miller blocks it back to the bowler.

A bit short, on off, Tristan Stubbs tucks it to mid on for one more.

Nice and full, on leg, David Miller knocks it to mid on for a single.