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London Spirit and Southern Brave played against each other in the 10th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition. London’s skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Southampton. Spirit posted a decent total of 147 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 100 balls.
While chasing the target, Southern Brave fell nine runs short target and lost the match. Notably, it is the third consecutive win for Eoin Morgan & co. Fans also reacted to the win of the London Spirit. They went on to appreciate the performances of the players over Twitter.
Daniel Bell-Drummond played a match-defining knock for the London Spirit
Batting first, London Spirit didn’t have a good start and lost their four wickets on the score of 70 runs. But the middle-order batter Daniel Bell-Drummond took the charge alongside senior Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Daniel Bell went on to play a crucial knock of 46 runs off just 33 balls with five boundaries and a six to his name.
On the other hand, Maxwell also scored 34 runs off 21 balls with five boundaries and a six. With the help of these two crucial knocks, London reached a total of 147 runs for the loss of six wickets in the 100 balls.
While chasing the target, Southern Brave lost their first wicket in the form of skipper James Vince even before any run in the account of the team. Ross Whiteley scored a half-century of 52 runs off 33 balls with five boundaries and a six. Alex Davies also provided a contribution of 36 runs off 30 balls with four boundaries and a six. But their knocks went in vain as Brave couldn’t cross the line and lost the match by nine runs and ended up scoring 138 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
Jordan Thompson of London Spirit scalped two wickets for his team. Apart from him, other bowlers also contributed in the win by scalping one-wicket each.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the win of the Southern Brave:
Wow London spirit have arrrives this year
— Jamie Phillips (@jayphillips1992) August 12, 2022
"Armed with Hampshire's Blast-winning bowling attack, London Spirit did a job on Southern Brave, defending a middling total with the same ruthless efficiency that brought the county their title only last month" | @NickFriend1https://t.co/rQWWzg06cV
— The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) August 12, 2022
Bell-Drummond's 46, and Glenn Maxwell's 34 followed by a spirited bowling performance helped London Spirit beat Southern Brave by 9 runs #TheHundredhttps://t.co/wYAmlfFZts
— CricWick (@CricWick) August 12, 2022
Daniel Bell-Drummond’s 46 from 33 balls on debut for London Spirit and some impressive bowling helped the visitors to a nine-run victory over Southern Brave at the Ageas Bowl… https://t.co/ZYNjfr5RLQ#sports#SportsPanorama
— Ranz.io #Bot (@Ranz_io) August 13, 2022
Yesterday
— Bavirisetty Sairam (@b_s_a_i_r_a_m) August 13, 2022
Southern Brave had Stoinis,
Quinton de kock, Tim David and Michael Hogan ( Aus).
London Spirit had Maxwell, Pollard, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal ( Scotland)
#MatchDay
— Cricket Techz (@crickettechz247) August 12, 2022
The Hundred (Men's) 2022
10th Match
Southern Brave vs London Spirit
VENUE: Southampton
TIME: 11:00 PM IST#TheHundred#SBvLS#SouthernBrave#LondonSpirit#CricketTechz#SquareSports#SquareGrouppic.twitter.com/lvl01040fL
Results: Match 10 in The Hundred 2022 (Men): Southern Brave vs London Spirit.
— The Lion's Army (@TheLionPrideSL) August 12, 2022
Three wins in three matches for London Spirit as they beat the defending champions - Southern Brave by 9 runs.
Hero of the Match - Daniel Bell-Drummond.#CricketTwitter#TheHundred#TheLionPrideSLpic.twitter.com/BJ9SFgFA9Y