London Spirit were knocked out of The Hundred after suffering a four-wicket defeat against MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord&#39;s.

MI London were chasing 161 and looked unlikely to complete the target after needing 70 runs from 37 balls. However, Sam Curran&#39;s 33 and a quick 32 from Sikandar Raza brought them close to victory.

Raza, who was playing his first match of the tournament after replacing Rashid Khan, played an aggressive knock that included four sixes before being dismissed with only six runs left to win.

Sam Curran took time to get going after scoring just one run from his first seven balls, but he later increased the pace and built the chase with Nicholas Pooran, who scored 39 before a brilliant run-out by David Willey gave London Spirit some hope.

Raza then took charge of the attack with his quick hitting, while Tom Curran and Ollie Pope stayed calm to finish the chase with six balls remaining.

In the first innings, London Spirit opener Lhuan-Dre Pretorius played an impressive knock of 52 runs from 28 balls before being dismissed in a stunning boundary catch involving Will Jacks&#39; diving effort.

David Willey then added 31 runs from 18 balls, while James Coles, who was the most expensive pick at this year&#39;s auction, remained unbeaten on 30 to help Spirit post a challenging total of 160-5.

However, their inconsistent performances continued to be a problem, as they managed only one win from six games in what has been a disappointing season for head coach Andy Flower. Meanwhile, MI London moved up to second place in the standings and strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage.

MI London won the derby by defeating London Spirit in the latest Hundred clash. They won the match by 4 wickets, courtesy of Sikandar Raza’s blazing knock in the second innings.

London Spirit Out Of Hundred 2026 After Crushing Defeat Against MI London

Trent Rockets continued their strong run in The Hundred by securing their fifth win in six matches and staying at the top of the points table. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix remained at the bottom after another disappointing performance.

After deciding to bowl first, Trent Rockets saw Will Smeed create an unwanted record in The Hundred. He became the first batter in the tournament&rsquo;s history to remain not out without scoring at the end of the Powerplay.

Birmingham Phoenix scored 25 runs during the opening phase but lost Mitch Owen&rsquo;s wicket to Mohammad Amir, who was forced off the field immediately after the dismissal due to a hamstring strain.

Smeed was eventually dismissed for six runs from 16 balls as Birmingham Phoenix struggled against a disciplined Rockets bowling attack. Spinners Calvin Harrison and Mitch Santner, along with Lewis Gregory, delivered impressive performances to keep the batters under pressure.

Joe Clarke was the only Phoenix batter who managed to score freely. He brought up a half-century from 37 balls and ended his innings with 62 off 47 deliveries. However, Craig Overton dismissed him with a catch that became part of a record-breaking fielding effort in the competition.

Apart from Clarke, only Laurie Evans crossed double figures as Phoenix finished with a below-par total of 111/6 from their 100 balls.

Coming out to chase the target, Trent Rockets started smoothly and raced to 29 runs at the end of the Powerplay.

Usman Tariq then produced the first breakthrough for Phoenix by removing Ben Duckett. However, their total was too low to put real pressure on the Rockets, as they kept playing steadily.

Nye Donald added a quick 17 from six balls before getting out, while Allen and Billings kept the scoreboard moving with a calm partnership. They rotated the strike regularly and kept the chase under control.

Billings then increased the pace by hitting two consecutive sixes off Saqib Mahmood, bringing the Rockets closer to victory. He finished the job with another six as Trent Rockets reached the target with 17 balls remaining. The victory strengthened their position at the top and improved their chances of securing a direct place in the final with two matches still left.

Trent Rockets defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets in the latest Hundred clash. Lewis Gregory remained their key player by performing brilliantly in both innings.

Lewis Gregory Stars as Rockets Secure Comfortable Victory Over Birmingham Phoenix

Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history after passing Kieron Pollard&#39;s record. The England star played a match-winning knock, hitting 6 sixes as Manchester Super Giants ended their three-match losing run with a big victory over Welsh Fire.

Buttler moved past Pollard&#39;s career tally of 14,803 runs when he hit the first of three consecutive sixes against Marco Jansen. After reaching the milestone, he said he was very proud of the achievement.

It should be noted that the runs scored in The Hundred are included in T20 statistics, as the tournament follows a format similar to the shortest format with 20 five-ball overs.

&quot;It&#39;s really cool, actually, to think you&#39;ve got the most T20 runs out of anyone. Someone will surpass it one day, and his name&#39;s probably [Vaibhav] Sooryavanshi, but it&#39;s a proud moment.&rdquo; said Jos Buttler after the match.

&quot;We played against MI London last game and it would have been nice to get past Polly while he was there and sat in the dugout, but there&#39;s some great names on there, some special players, so I&#39;m really proud of that.&quot; added Jos Buttler.

Buttler had a difficult period during the winter as he struggled to score runs. He managed only 87 runs in eight innings at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which raised questions about his future in the game. However, he said he was happy with the effort and determination he showed to regain his form.

&quot;It&#39;s funny how quickly cricket can change: one day you&#39;re the dog, one day you&#39;re the lamppost. A few months ago, I was struggling for form, and in the last few weeks especially, I probably feel like I&#39;m batting as well as I ever have.&rdquo; said Jos Buttler.

&quot;You&#39;ve only ever got two options: you either give up, or you&#39;ve got the energy to keep going and try to rediscover your form. I&#39;ve had enough energy and determination to try and get back there, and that&#39;s what I&#39;ve done.&quot; added Jos Buttler.

Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in T20 history after surpassing Kieron Pollard’s record during Manchester Super Giants’ win over Welsh Fire.

Buttler Takes Top Spot in T20 Run Rankings, Leaves Kieron Pollard Behind

Manchester Super Giants thumped Welsh Fire in the latest Hundred clash, as Tim Seifert and Jos Buttler led the attack in the second innings to secure a crushing 9-wicket win. They remained dominant from the start, showcasing their clear intent to keep the Fire under pressure with belligerent batting.

Batting first, Welsh Fire had a great start, as both their openers played confidently in the start of the innings. They built a solid 125-run stand before Josh Tongue finally removed Salt on 48 to give Super Giants the first breakthrough.

Immediately afterwards, Matthew Short also lost his wicket after scoring a great fifty. He struck 8 fours and 2 sixes before Paul Walter eventually removed him to give Super Giants another wicket.

The middle order of Welsh Fire then failed to continue the momentum, as Super Giants kept up the pressure by bowling tightly. Jordon Cox managed to score 11 runs, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore went back to the pavilion without opening his account.

Rachin Ravindra played a little cameo towards the end by scoring quick boundaries, helping Welsh Fire to score 155 in the first innings.

Coming out to chase the target, Super Giants attacked the Fire bowling lineup from the start. Both Tim Seifert and Paul Walter played with confidence, knowing they had the momentum to put Fire under pressure.

After a strong partnership of 74 runs, Cook finally removed Paul Walter on 37 to give Welsh Fire the first breakthrough. However, his dismissal didn&rsquo;t break the momentum of Super Giants, as the arrival of Jos Buttler gave them further boost in the chase.

The former England captain played in his vintage attacking style to deflate the Fire bowling lineup. He struck a quick fifty that completely changed the momentum of the match, giving Manchester Super Giants a huge edge in the contest. As a result, they completed the chase quickly for the loss of one wicket, with Tim Seifert and Jos Buttler scoring unbeaten fifties. The latest victory has now helped Super Giants to secure third position on the points table with three wins in six matches.

Manchester Super Giants defeated Welsh Fire in the latest Hundred clash. They won the match by 9 wickets, courtesy of Tim Seifert and Jos Buttler’s powerful half-centuries.

Buttler, Seifert Power Super Giants to Comfortable Victory Over Welsh Fire

Harry Brook produced a stunning 15-ball half-century as Sunrisers Leeds recorded the highest-ever total in Hundred history during their 37-run victory over London Spirit.

After being asked to bat first at Headingley, opener Ryan Rickelton played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 94 from just 42 balls, as Sunrisers posted a gigantic total of 241 in the first innings.

Brook&#39;s explosive hitting and Rickelton&#39;s powerful batting grabbed most of the attention, while Mitchell Marsh&#39;s impressive 76 at the top also built a strong momentum.

On a batting-friendly pitch, Marsh and Rickelton gave Sunrisers a perfect start by putting together a 148-run opening partnership. The strong foundation allowed England&#39;s white-ball captain Harry Brook to play freely and attack the bowling from the word go.

Brook smashed five sixes and five fours during his quick-fire innings, showing both power and timing. He built a strong partnership with Ryan Rickelton for the second wicket, as London Spirit&#39;s bowlers struggled to contain them. Unfortunately, Rickelton missed out on a century after facing fewer deliveries towards the end of the innings.

After conceding a record-breaking total, London Spirit faced more trouble in their chase as Jonny Bairstow was dismissed on the very first ball by Reece Topley. The pressure continued to build as the rest of the top order also failed to respond, leaving them at 44/4.

Former England all-rounder David Willey then stepped up and played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 83 from 46 balls to avoid a heavy defeat. Despite his heroic effort, London Spirit could only reach 204/6 in the second innings of the contest.

Talking about the Hundred standings, the victory moved Sunrisers up to fourth place in the points table and kept their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive, while Spirit slipped to seventh.

<h2>Sunrisers Leeds Record-Breaking Match in Numbers</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Sunrisers&#39; total of 241/2 became the highest-ever score in The Hundred, going past Oval Invincibles&#39; previous record of 226/4 against Welsh Fire in 2025.</li>
	<li>Ryan Rickelton and Mitchell Marsh created a new record for the highest opening partnership in The Hundred. Their 148-run stand surpassed the previous best of 127, set by Jimmy Neesham and Tom Curran in 2023.</li>
	<li>Harry Brook&#39;s match-changing half-century came in just 15 balls, making it the joint-fastest fifty in The Hundred.</li>
	<li>Sunrisers smashed a record 21 sixes during their innings. They broke the previous record of 17 sixes in a single Hundred innings.</li>
</ul>

Sunrisers Leeds defeated London Spirit in the latest Hundred clash at Headingley. Ryan Rickelton remained their star performer by scoring an unbeaten 94 in the first innings.

Sunrisers Smash Records as Marsh, Rickelton and Brook Star Against London Spirit

Matt Short scored an unbeaten half-century to help Welsh Fire register a comfortable six-wicket win over Southern Brave, taking them level on points with the table leaders in The Hundred.

After choosing to bowl first, Welsh Fire made an excellent start with the ball. Chris Woakes and Sam Cook struck early, removing Jamie Smith and Ben McKinney within the first seven deliveries, with both batters caught behind by Phil Salt.

Cook then claimed another wicket as Phil Salt completed his third catch behind the stumps, dismissing Nikhil Chaudhary.

The pressure continued to build as Rachin Ravindra found plenty of turn and dismissed Tristan Stubbs and Moeen Ali in consecutive deliveries. The England allrounder looked in good touch, however, he was caught by Joe Root after miscuing his shot high into the air.

Southern Brave struggled to score freely on a difficult pitch and were scoring at just over a run a ball for most of the innings. Marcus Stoinis tried to lift the scoring rate, bringing up his half-century in 35 balls before being caught in the deep off Sam Cook.

David Miller added a couple of sixes towards the end, but Matt Short eventually dismissed him with a catch taken near the boundary.

Jofra Archer then got off the mark with a six from his very first delivery but could not continue the momentum as he was dismissed on the next ball. Due to this, Southern Brave closed their innings on 115/8, which is their lowest total in the history of The Hundred.

Defending a low total, Jofra Archer gave Southern Brave the perfect start by dismissing Phil Salt with the very first ball of the innings. Despite the early wicket, Matt Short and Joe Root stayed composed and built a steady partnership, taking Welsh Fire to 60 before Root was dismissed by Chris Jordan.

Rachin Ravindra and Jordan Cox were unable to make much of an impact, but Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a useful supporting role as Short continued to anchor the chase.

The Australian opener then brought up his half-century with a scoop shot off Archer and guided Welsh Fire to victory. With this win, Fire have secured top position on the points table alongside Trent Rockets who have also won four matches in the tournament.

Welsh Fire defeated Southern Brave in the latest Hundred clash. They won the match by 6 wickets, courtesy of a powerful knock by Matt Short.

Matt Short Leads Welsh Fire To Comfortable Win Over Southern Brave

Sunrisers Leeds enter this contest with two wins from four matches and currently sit sixth in the standings. They will be eager to return to winning ways after a narrow defeat to the Trent Rockets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/southern-brave-defeat-london-spirit-in-the-hundred-2026/7340-5-0">London Spirit</a>, meanwhile, have managed just one victory from four games and occupy seventh place with both teams chasing valuable points to improve their position. An exciting and closely fought contest is expected at Headingley.

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			4 August 2026, 10:30 PM
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<h2>Recent Form &amp; Head-to-Head</h2>

Sunrisers Leeds have won two of their four matches this season and remain in contention for the knockout stages despite a five-run defeat to <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/mohammad-amir-trent-rockets-vs-sunrisers-leeds-the-hundred-2026/7349-5-0">Trent Rockets</a> in their previous game. London Spirit have struggled with three losses in four matches, although they defeated MI London earlier in the tournament. Historically, Sunrisers Leeds hold the edge, winning three of the last five meetings.

<h2>Players to Watch</h2>

For Sunrisers Leeds, Zak Crawley has scored 277 runs in his last 10 matches, while Harry Brook continues to provide explosive batting in the middle order. Matthew Potts and Tom Lawes have led the bowling attack with eight and seven wickets respectively. London Spirit will rely on Liam Livingstone, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Jamie Overton, whose all-round performances can change the game quickly.

<h2>Probable Squads</h2>

<h3>Sunrisers Leeds</h3>

Zak Crawley (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Benny Howell, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Tom Lawes, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed.

<h3>London Spirit</h3>

Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Adam Milne, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye.

<h2>Match Outlook</h2>

Headingley generally provides good pace and bounce, offering assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball before becoming favourable for stroke play. Both teams possess powerful hitters and experienced bowlers, making this a crucial encounter as they look to improve their position in the standings.

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Sunrisers Leeds face the London Spirit in the 20th match of The Hundred Men's 2026. Check the preview, match details, head-to-head, key players, squads, and live streaming on tapmad.

Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit 20th Match Preview: The Hundred Men's 2026

Welsh Fire enter this contest in excellent form, sitting third in the standings with three wins from four matches. They have already defeated <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/southern-brave-defeat-london-spirit-in-the-hundred-2026/7340-5-0">Southern Brave</a> earlier in the tournament and will be confident of repeating that performance. Southern Brave, currently fourth with two wins from five matches, have recovered with back-to-back victories after a slow start and will be eager to settle the score.

With experienced international stars and match-winning all-rounders on both sides, fans can expect another competitive battle in <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/the-hundred-men-s-competition-2026/674/1">The Hundred Men&#39;s Competition 2026</a>.

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<h2>Recent Form &amp; Head-to-Head</h2>

Welsh Fire have enjoyed a strong campaign, winning three of their four matches, including a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave earlier this season. Southern Brave have responded well after a slow start with back-to-back wins. In the last five meetings, the Brave lead 3-1, although Welsh Fire won the latest encounter.

<h2>Players to Watch</h2>

Joe Root has led Welsh Fire&#39;s batting with 171 runs in five matches, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore has provided quick starts. Lockie Ferguson has been their leading wicket-taker with seven scalps. Southern Brave will rely on Jamie Smith&#39;s explosive batting, Marcus Stoinis&#39; 11 wickets, and Jofra Archer&#39;s pace to make an impact.

<h3>Probable Squads</h3>

Welsh Fire:

Phil Salt (c), Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jordan Cox (wk), Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook.

Southern Brave:

Chris Jordan (c), Jamie Smith (wk), David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali, Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall.

<h2>Match Outlook</h2>

Sophia Gardens generally offers balanced conditions, with batters able to score freely once settled, while fast bowlers often enjoy assistance with the new ball. Given both teams&#39; recent form and quality line-ups, another closely contested match is expected, with Welsh Fire entering as slight favourites.

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Welsh Fire face Southern Brave in the 19th match of The Hundred Men's 2026. Check the match preview, key players, squads, head-to-head, and live streaming on tapmad.

Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave 19th Match Preview: The Hundred Men's 2026

Jofra Archer produced his best bowling performance of the season, taking 4 wickets for just 9 runs as Southern Brave defeated London Spirit in a low-scoring match at Lord&#39;s.

After being asked to bat first, London Spirit made a steady start and reached 44-1. Opener Jonny Bairstow was their standout batter, scoring 56 off 43 balls, while James Rew managed to get 11.

However, Spirit&#39;s innings quickly lost momentum as they slipped to 68-5. Rew was bowled by Adil Rashid, while Dewald Brevis was caught by Chris Jordan off Archer after scoring just one run.

Bairstow and Jamie Overton added 35 runs for the sixth wicket to steady the innings for a while. However, Bairstow&#39;s dismissal changed the game as London Spirit suffered a dramatic collapse.

The hosts lost their last five wickets for just two runs in the space of seven balls. Archer ended his spell by dismissing David Willey and Andrew Tye with consecutive deliveries, while Marcus Stoinis finished the innings by removing Overton and Adam Zampa off the next two balls.

In the second innings, Southern Brave opener Jamie Smith led the chase with a quick 36 off 22 balls, but his opening partner Ben McKinney was dismissed for a golden duck after being bowled by David Willey.

Smith was later trapped lbw by James Coles, and his wicket put Brave under pressure. The visitors then lost three wickets for just five runs, slipping to 60-5 with 46 runs still needed from the remaining 48 balls.

David Miller then guided Southern Brave to victory with an unbeaten 39 off 28 balls. He built a great partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who also played a steady knock in the middle to take the team over the line.

Miller appeared to struggle with a hand injury during the closing stages of his innings, but he kept batting. He smashed Liam Livingstone for a six to level the scores and then hit another maximum four balls later to seal the win.

The victory lifted Southern Brave three places to fourth in the standings, where they are one of four teams on eight points. London Spirit, meanwhile, dropped to seventh after managing just one win in four matches.

Southern Brave defeated London Spirit in the latest Hundred encounter. They won the match by 5 wickets, thanks to a superb unbeaten knock from David Miller.

Archer Stars in Southern Brave’s Nail-Biting Win Over London Spirit

Joe Root scored an unbeaten half-century as Welsh Fire comfortably defeated Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets in a low-scoring contest.

Phoenix chose to bat first and started strongly, reaching more than 50 runs inside the Powerplay. Joe Clarke played aggressively, smashing the final five balls of Sam Cook&rsquo;s over for 20 runs. However, their innings quickly fell apart as they slipped from 53-1 to 79-5, losing four wickets for just 26 runs.

Cox took two impressive boundary catches to dismiss Mitch Owen and Clarke, who was Phoenix&rsquo;s top scorer with 35 off 23 balls. Laurie Evans and Rehan Ahmed also threw away their wickets after being run out due to poor communication.

Donovan Ferreira briefly revived Phoenix&rsquo;s innings by hitting Ravindra for two consecutive sixes before being dismissed for 23 off 21 balls. Sean Dickson, Chris Wood and Scott Currie also failed to make a big impact as Phoenix finished their innings at 137-9.

Chasing the target, Root and Phil Salt provided Welsh Fire with a strong start by adding 77 runs for the first wicket. Salt played an attacking knock of 46 runs off 36 balls, which included four sixes. He was given a lifeline early in his innings when he was caught off Saqib Mahmood&rsquo;s bowling, but the bowler had overstepped, resulting in a no-ball. However, Salt could not escape later when he was given out lbw after a failed review.

Rachin Ravindra was also dismissed cheaply, while Jordan Cox was bowled by Mahmood for 20 off 14 balls with Fire needing just six more runs to win. Root then finished the chase in style, hitting a reverse scoop for four before taking the winning single.

The victory was Welsh Fire&rsquo;s third of the season and lifted them from fifth to second place in the points table, behind Trent Rockets only due to net run-rate. Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, suffered their third straight defeat after winning their opening match and remained in eighth position.

Welsh Fire defeated Birmingham Phoenix in the latest Hundred clash. They won the match by 7 wickets, courtesy of a masterful chase by England’s best batter Joe Root.

Joe Root Stars as Fire Secure Comfortable Win Against Phoenix in The Hundred 2026

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