LS W vs SB W 16 Match Highlight & Preview | The Hundred Women 2026 : Southern Brave Women produced a disciplined all-round performance to secure a 5-wicket victory over London Spirit Women in The Hundred Women. After restricting London Spirit to 114/8 in 100 balls, Southern Brave chased down the target with 115/5 in 93 balls. Captain Sophie Molineux starred with both ball and bat, claiming 3 wickets for just 7 runs before scoring a valuable 23 runs, earning her the Player of the Match award.
Sophie Molineux Leads Brilliant Bowling Display
London Spirit Women endured a difficult outing after being asked to bat first. Opener Grace Harris scored 16 off 13 balls, while wicketkeeper Amy Jones managed only 3 runs. Marie Kelly was dismissed for a duck as Southern Brave seized early control.
Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp tried to rebuild the innings with 34 runs off 27 balls, hitting 4 boundaries. Later, Nadine de Klerk played an attacking knock of 38 runs from 28 balls, smashing 1 four and 3 sixes to give London Spirit a fighting total.
Lower-order batters struggled, with Deandra Dottin scoring 5, Charis Pavely making 1, while Katie George remained unbeaten on 1 and captain Charlotte Dean finished unbeaten on 8 off just 3 balls. London Spirit Women eventually posted 114/8 in their 100-ball innings.
Southern Brave’s bowlers dominated throughout the innings. Captain Sophie Molineux delivered the standout spell, taking 3 wickets for only 7 runs in 20 balls. Sarah Glenn and Tilly Corteen-Coleman claimed 2 wickets each, while Lauren Bell chipped in with one wicket. Their disciplined bowling never allowed London Spirit to build momentum.
Maia Bouchier Sets the Tone in the Chase
Chasing 115, Southern Brave Women suffered an early setback when Lizelle Lee was dismissed for a duck. However, opener Maia Bouchier played a composed innings, scoring 46 runs from 38 balls with 5 fours and a six. Her knock gave Southern Brave the perfect platform for the chase.
Laura Wolvaardt contributed 13 runs, while Jemimah Rodrigues added a quick 12 off 9 balls before both were dismissed.
With the match still in the balance, captain Sophie Molineux once again stepped up. She scored an important 23 runs from 24 balls, ensuring Southern Brave stayed ahead of the required rate. Jodi Grewcock and Naomi Dattani remained unbeaten as Southern Brave reached 115/5 in 93 balls, sealing victory with seven balls to spare.
London Spirit Bowlers Fought Hard
London Spirit Women made the chase competitive with regular breakthroughs. Marizanne Kapp bowled brilliantly, picking up 2 wickets for 16 runs. Nadine de Klerk also impressed with 2 wickets for 13 runs, while captain Charlotte Dean claimed one wicket.
Despite their efforts, the modest target proved insufficient as Southern Brave’s batting unit held its nerve.
Turning Point of the Match
The biggest turning point came during the first innings when Sophie Molineux ripped through London’s middle order. Her outstanding spell of 3 wickets for just 7 runs completely halted London Spirit’s scoring rate and prevented them from posting a challenging total.
During the chase, Maia Bouchier’s 46-run knock laid the foundation, while Molineux’s calm innings under pressure ensured there were no late twists. The all-round contributions from the Southern Brave captain proved decisive in the contest.
Player of the Match
Sophie Molineux was deservedly named Player of the Match for her outstanding all-round display. She produced a match-winning spell of 3/7, the best bowling figures of the game, and then contributed a crucial 23 runs during the chase.
Although Nadine de Klerk (38) and Marizanne Kapp (34) fought hard for London Spirit Women, their efforts were overshadowed by Molineux’s exceptional performance, which guided Southern Brave Women to an impressive 5-wicket victory in The Hundred.
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