London Spirit vs Southern Brave: The Hundred Men's 2026 16th Match Preview

London Spirit and Southern Brave are set to clash in the 16th Match of The Hundred Men's 2026, with both teams searching for an important result at Lord's, London. London Spirit have shown flashes of promise despite an inconsistent start, while Southern Brave are hoping to bounce back after a difficult opening to their campaign.

Spirit entered this contest after defeating MI London by seven wickets, a result that boosted their confidence following back-to-back defeats. Southern Brave, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win of the season after three consecutive losses. However, the squad features several experienced international players capable of changing the course of the tournament, making this an intriguing contest.

Match	London Spirit vs Southern Brave
Date & Time (PKT)	01 August 2026, 10:00 PM
Venue	Lord's, London
Tournament	The Hundred Men's 2026

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

London Spirit have one win from three matches, while Southern Brave remain winless after three games. Their rivalry has been evenly contested, with Spirit winning the latest meeting in 2025. Brave won in 2024 and 2021, while the 2023 encounter ended without a result.

Players to Watch

Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow headline London Spirit's batting, while Jamie Overton leads their bowling attack. Southern Brave will rely on Jamie Smith, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller for runs, with Jofra Archer expected to spearhead the pace attack in this crucial fixture.

Probable Squads

London Spirit

Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Mason Crane, Adam Zampa, Matthew Fisher, Henry Crocombe.

Southern Brave

Chris Jordan (c), Tom Abell, Jamie Smith (wk), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Michael Pepper.

Match Outlook

Lord's traditionally provides assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball before becoming an excellent surface for batting. London Spirit will be aiming to build on the momentum from their latest victory, while Southern Brave will be desperate to get their campaign back on track. With quality players on both sides, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining Men's Hundred 16th Match.

Watch Live on tapmad

Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch London Spirit vs Southern Brave live on tapmad, with complete tournament coverage running from 21 July to 16 August.