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

Result · Aug 01 2026, Sat - 07:00 PM (IST)

Match 16, - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, London, England

SOB-W

115/5 (18.3)

LNS-W

114/8 (20.0)

Southern Brave Women beat London Spirit Women by 5 wickets

CRR:6.18

Player Of The Match

Sophie Molineux

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Naomi Dattani ^*	1	2	0	0	50
Jodi Grewcock	0	0	0	0	NAN

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Eco
Nadine De Klerk ^*	18	0	13	2	0.72

Last 5 overs :12 runs, 2 wkts

Last Wicket :Sophie Molineux 23 (24b)

Recent overs : 1 0 0(W) 1(1WD) 5(5WD) 4(4B) 1 1 0

Commentary

Over to the Men - That's all from this contest, where Southern Brave Women continue their unbeaten run with another commanding victory, collecting two more points to strengthen their position on the table, while London Spirit Women are left searching for a response after another defeat. The action at Lord's, however, is far from over as we now turn our attention to the men's clash between the same two sides. The first ball is coming up shortly, so just switch tabs to catch all the action. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!
London unable to break through - London Spirit Women never had enough runs to defend, but they certainly made Southern Brave earn the victory. Marizanne Kapp led the charge brilliantly with the new ball, finishing with impressive figures of 2/16, while Nadine de Klerk also picked up two wickets and Charlie Dean chipped in with one. However, they couldn't strike often enough, and the match-defining partnership between Maia Bouchier and Sophie Molineux proved decisive, taking the game beyond Spirit's reach despite the late flurry of wickets.
Spirit's batting woes continue - Earlier in the game, London Spirit Women endured a disappointing outing with the bat, managing only a below-par total despite a few contributions. Grace Harris couldn't convert her start, while Marizanne Kapp's 34 and Nadine de Klerk's spirited 38 off 28 gave the bowlers something to defend after the innings had stumbled with seven single-digit scores. Sophie Molineux starred with a sensational spell of 3/7, setting the tone for Southern Brave Women, while Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Sarah Glenn claimed two wickets apiece, with Lauren Bell capping off an excellent all-round display.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sophie Molineux, the skipper of Southern Brave Women, wins the award for her all-round contributions. She got 3/7 with the ball and 23 off 24 with the bat. She says that it has been a nice month, and this is good ground. Sophie says that she feels better contributing with runs rather than wickets. She reckons that it was an all-round performance from the team. She mentions that everyone did a great job and she is happy with the win.
A brief twist before the finish - Chasing a modest target, Southern Brave Women suffered an early setback as Lizelle Lee departed for a duck, but it barely disrupted their momentum. Laura Wolvaardt and Maia Bouchier calmly rebuilt the innings with a fluent 40-run partnership to put the chase back on track. After Wolvaardt's departure, Bouchier and skipper Sophie Molineux took complete control, stitching together a match-winning 52-run stand that all but sealed the result. There was a late twist, however, as both batters were dismissed with just one run required, leaving Naomi Dattani to walk out and knock off the winning run, sealing another comfortable victory for Southern Brave Women and extending their unbeaten run.
Five from five for Brave - Southern Brave Women continue to set the pace with yet another polished all-round display, making it five wins from five to remain unbeaten this season. After falling at the final hurdle last year, they are already looking like one of the early favourites to go all the way, growing stronger and more confident with every outing. London Spirit Women, meanwhile, are losing momentum at the wrong stage of the competition and will need to respond quickly if they are to keep their campaign on track.
End of Over 18.3

Over 18.3. 1 runs. Bowler: Nadine De Klerk. : 115/5 (rr 6.18)

This Over: 0(W),0,1
18.3

That will do! Full and on leg, Naomi Dattani flicks it to square leg for a single. Southern Brave Women beat London Spirit Women by 5 wickets.
18.2

Angling in, on leg, Naomi Dattani looks to flick it but misses and wears it on her pads. A huge appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. They send it upstairs to have a check. Nothing on Ultra Edge, and Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg. The on-field decision stands NOT OUT.
Sophie Molineux falls now. Naomi Dattani walks in to bat now.
18.1

Sophie Molineux c Deandra Dottin b Nadine De Klerk 23 (24)

OUT! TAKEN! What a catch from Deandra Dottin. Full and on off, Sophie Molineux moves forward and looks to flick it but mistimes it. The ball carries to the right of short cover. Deandra Dottin flings herself in the air and takes a one-handed catch.
Jodi Grewcock walks in to bat now.
End of Over 18

Over 18. 1 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. : 114/4 (rr 6.33)

This Over: 0,0,0,1,0(W),
17.5

OUT! STUMPED! Maia Bouchier departs while going for a big shot! Tossed up, outside off, with a hint of turn. Maia Bouchier moves forward and looks to loft it but misses it completely. Amy Jones behind the stumps collects the ball and does the rest. Southern Brave Women are 114/4, needing just one run to win.
17.4

Fullish, on leg, Sophie Molineux looks to flick it but miscues it to short third for a single. Scores are level now.
17.3

Another dot! Short, on off, Sophie Molineux punches it to point.
17.2

Fired in, on leg, Sophie Molineux blocks it back to the bowler.
17.1

Flatter, on leg, Sophie Molineux taps it to point.
End of Over 17

Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Deandra Dottin. : 113/3 (rr 6.65)

This Over: 0,1,1,4(4B),5(5WD),1(1WD),0,
16.5

Angling in, on off, Sophie Molineux cuts it to backward point.
16.5

Wide! Sways it down leg again, Sophie Molineux looks to flick it but misses. Wide called.
16.5

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs and Southern Brave Women just need 3 more runs to win now. Down the leg side, Sophie Molineux looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away. A 50-run partnership comes up between Sophie Molineux and Maia Bouchier as well.
16.4

FOUR BYES! That has missed everything! Down the leg side, Sophie Molineux shuffles across and looks to cut it but misses. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away to the fence at fine leg.
16.3

Keeps it full, on off, Maia Bouchier flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
16.2

Angling in, on off, Sophie Molineux looks to cut it but edges it to short third for a single.
16.1

Nice and full, on middle, Sophie Molineux pushes it to cover.
End of Over 16

Over 16. 14 runs. Bowler: Grace Harris. : 101/3 (rr 6.31)

This Over: 4,1,4,4,1,
15.5

Fullish, on off, Sophie Molineux taps it to cover for a single.
15.4

FOUR MORE! A bit streaky this time! Tossed up, outside off, Sophie Molineux looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races through short third for a boundary.
15.3

FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Grace Harris errs it down leg, Sophie Molineux picks it well and flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.
15.2

Tossed up, on off, Maia Bouchier pushes it to mid off for a single.
15.1

FOUR! That's a great shot from Maia Bouchier! Full, on middle, Maia Bouchier gets low and sweeps it magnificently through square leg for a boundary.
End of Over 15

Over 15. 5 runs. Bowler: Nadine De Klerk. : 87/3 (rr 5.80)

This Over: 1,1,1,1,1,
14.5

Angling in, on off, Sophie Molineux cuts it through covers for a single.
14.4

Slower one, on off, Maia Bouchier sweeps it through mid-wicket for one more.

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