
Southern Brave Beat London Spirit to Climb to Fourth
Southern Brave secured a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit to climb to fourth place in the Men's Hundred standings, with Jofra Archer delivering a season-best bowling performance.
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Southern Brave secured a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit to climb to fourth place in the Men's Hundred standings, with Jofra Archer delivering a season-best bowling performance.
Jofra Archer produced a devastating spell of 4-9 to bowl out London Spirit for just 105, setting Southern Brave on their way to a hard-fought victory at Lord's in The Hundred.

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Southern Brave moved eight points clear at the top of The Hundred women's table after a nervy but ultimately convincing five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's.
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Half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff drove Trent Rockets to a 31-run victory over Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford, lifting them into second place in the women's Hundred standings.