London Spirit (LNS) will take on Southern Brave (SOB) in Match 16 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Friday, August 1. Both sides have endured inconsistent starts to the tournament and will be eager to collect another crucial victory as the race for the knockout stages begins to intensify.
London Spirit bounced back strongly after opening their campaign with two consecutive defeats. They finally got off the mark with an impressive seven-wicket victory over MI London (MIL) and will look to carry that confidence into their home fixture. Captain Liam Livingstone has been in excellent touch, continuing the rich vein of form he displayed during the T20 Blast, while the presence of experienced campaigners like Jonny Bairstow, David Willey and Adam Zampa gives the side plenty of balance.
Southern Brave also endured a difficult start, losing each of their opening three matches before finally breaking their winless run against Birmingham Phoenix (BPH). The victory has injected fresh confidence into the squad, and the visitors will be hoping to build on that momentum. Their experienced core, featuring Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Jofra Archer, possesses enough quality to trouble any opposition on its day.
LNS vs SOB, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 1, 10:30 PM IST / 5:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
LNS vs SOB Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5 | London Spirit Won: 2 | Southern Brave Won: 2 | No Result: 1
Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The surface at Lord’s has traditionally offered plenty of assistance to fast bowlers, particularly during the early stages of an innings when there is movement through the air and off the seam. However, recent matches at the venue have shown that once batters settle in, the pitch becomes considerably easier for stroke-making thanks to its even bounce and consistent pace.
With this fixture scheduled after the women’s match, the wicket is expected to be well-settled, allowing batters to trust the bounce and play through the line. The shorter format also encourages aggressive intent, making a high-scoring contest a strong possibility if the top-order negotiates the new ball successfully.
Fast bowlers are still likely to enjoy some assistance with the fresh ball, while quality spinners who vary their pace could become influential during the middle phase. Overall, the conditions should provide a balanced contest between bat and ball, although the team winning the toss may prefer to chase, considering the surface generally remains good for batting throughout the evening.
Squads
London Spirit: Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, James Rew, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Tymal Mills
Southern Brave: Chris Jordan (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Ben McKinney, Tom Abell, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Saif Zaib, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Nikhil Chaudhary, Daniel Worrall, Michael Pepper, Thomas Rew, Manny Lumsden, Caleb Falconer
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LNS vs SOB, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- LNS wins the toss and bowls first
- SOB’s powerplay score: 45-50
- SOB’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- SOB wins the toss and bowls first
- LNS’ powerplay score: 50-55
- LNS’ total score: 150-160
Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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