Match Details:
- Match: London Spirit vs Southern Brave( LS vs SB ), 16th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
- Date and Time: August 1, 05:00 pm GMT / 10:30 pm IST / 06:00 pm local time
- Venue: Lord’s, London
LS vs SB Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Southern BraveWho will win the match? – London SpiritLondon Spirit vs Southern Brave Preview:
London Spirit( LS ) is set to face Southern Brave( SB ) in their 16th match during The Hundred Mens Competition 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the The Lord’s, London on Saturday, August 1.
LS vs SB Possible Playing XI:
London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow(w), James Rew, Liam Livingstone(c), Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa.
Southern Brave: Jamie Smith(w), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tristan Stubbs, Chris Jordan(c), Jofra Archer, Saif Zaib, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
LS vs SB Recent 5 Match Performance:
LS vs SB Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | LS Won | MO Won | NR | Tied |
| Overall | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
LS vs SB Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
LS vs SB Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lord’s, London generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. The surface provides good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots confidently once they settle in, while fast bowlers can extract swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially under typical English conditions. As the innings progresses, the pitch tends to become better for batting, with the quick outfield rewarding well-timed strokes. Spinners can also play an important role during the middle overs by using variations and changes of pace. In T20 matches, a first-innings score around 160–175 is usually competitive, while anything above 180 can put the chasing side under pressure. Overall, Lord’s is expected to provide an entertaining and evenly balanced battle between batters and bowlers.
LS vs SB Weather Report:
The weather at Lord’s, London is expected to be excellent for cricket on Saturday evening. Temperatures will be around 24–25°C at match time, with partly sunny skies providing comfortable conditions for players and spectators. The chance of rain is very low, so interruptions are highly unlikely. A light breeze could offer some early assistance to the seam bowlers, while moderate humidity should keep conditions pleasant. Overall, it should be a perfect evening for uninterrupted cricket, with a balanced contest expected between bat and ball.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings Expected Score: 150–165 runs2nd Innings Expected Score: 145–160 runsKey Note:
Lord's generally provides a balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers have opportunities throughout the match.
Seam bowlers can be dangerous early on, with the slope, swing, and evening conditions offering some movement with the new ball.
Once batters settle in, the surface becomes better for stroke-making, allowing aggressive players to score freely in the middle and death overs.
Spinners and slower-ball variations can be effective as the match progresses, especially when bowlers target the larger boundaries.
The outfield at Lord's is usually quick, helping well-timed shots reach the boundary, but smart batting placement remains important.
Dew Factor: A slight chance of dew may develop during the second innings due to the evening conditions, which could make the ball a little harder to grip for bowlers and provide a small advantage to the chasing side.
The dry weather and low rain threat should ensure uninterrupted cricket with consistent conditions.
A first-innings score around 155+ should be competitive, while anything above 165 could put the batting side in a strong position.
Teams may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss to take advantage of any early movement and the possible dew later in the match.London Spirit vs Southern Brave Full Squad:
London Spirit: Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, Liam Livingstone, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Jonny Bairstow, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe and Andrew Tye.
Southern Brave: David Miller, Ben McKinney, Tom Abell, Caleb Falconer, Marcus Stoinis, Saif Zaib, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jamie Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Thomas Rew, Michael Pepper, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Chris Jordan, Daniel Worrall, Manny Lumsden.
