London Spirit Face Southern Brave in Match 16 of The Hundred 2026: Team News, Stats, and Venue Guide
London Spirit will clash with Southern Brave in the 16th match of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Both teams enter the fixture seeking momentum after difficult starts to their respective campaigns. London Spirit secured their first victory of the season against MI London in their previous match, while Southern Brave ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs.
What Happened
The 2026 edition of The Hundred Men’s tournament has proven challenging for both franchises. London Spirit experienced back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures before getting off the mark with a win over arch-rivals MI London. Southern Brave endured a tough start as well, dropping three consecutive matches before recovering with a 12-run win over Birmingham Phoenix. Consequently, London Spirit currently occupy sixth place on the points table, with Southern Brave sitting just behind in seventh position.
Key Highlights
- Match Fixture: Match 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Northwest London.
- Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST.
- Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network and FanCode (App and Website).
- Head-to-Head Record: In 5 total matches played, both London Spirit and Southern Brave have won 2 games each, with 1 match resulting in no result.
- Key Players: London Spirit captain Liam Livingstone is his side’s top run-scorer with 118 runs in 3 matches at an average of 39.33 and a strike rate over 140. Southern Brave spinner Adil Rashid has claimed 5 wickets with an economy rate of 6.22, behind teammate Marcus Stoinis in total wickets.
Why This Matters
With both teams sitting near the bottom of the points table in sixth and seventh place, this match provides an opportunity for either side to build momentum. The venue, Lord’s Cricket Ground, offers conditions that slightly favor batters due to its quick outfield and moderate boundary dimensions, though the famous slope at the venue ensures bowlers remain competitive throughout.
Historically, the matchup between these two teams has been evenly balanced. Southern Brave won the first-ever meeting between the sides on August 1, 2021, while London Spirit won the most recent clash on August 23, 2025.
What to Watch Next
Both teams will look to finalize their match lineups ahead of the fixture. The predicted playing elevens for the upcoming contest are:
London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kiran Carlson, James Coles, Liam Livingstone (C), Dewald Brevis, James Rew (WK), David Willey, Jamie Overton, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Tymal Mills.
Southern Brave: Jamie Smith (WK), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Tom Abell, Chris Jordan (C), Saif Zaib, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the London Spirit vs Southern Brave match taking place?
The match takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST at Lord’s Cricket Ground in Northwest London.
Where can viewers watch the live broadcast and stream in India?
The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
What is the head-to-head record between London Spirit and Southern Brave?
Out of 5 matches played between the two teams, London Spirit have won 2, Southern Brave have won 2, and 1 match had no result.
Source: CricTracker