SB vs MSG 26 Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : Southern Brave secured a 10-run victory over Manchester Super Giants in the 26th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. After winning the toss, Manchester Super Giants opted to bat first and posted 149/8 from their 100 balls.
Southern Brave were given a challenging target of 150 but managed 139/6 from their allotted 100 balls. Tristan Stubbs kept the chase alive with a superb unbeaten 53, but Southern Brave could not find enough runs in the final stages and eventually finished 10 runs short.
Paul Walter Leads Manchester Super Giants’ Batting Charge
Manchester Super Giants got off to a strong start with Tim Seifert and Paul Walter putting together an aggressive opening partnership. Seifert scored 55 from 34 balls, striking four fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 161.76.
Paul Walter was even more destructive, smashing 64 from just 32 balls. His innings included six fours and four sixes, giving him an outstanding strike rate of 200.00. His powerful hitting provided Manchester Super Giants with the momentum they needed during the first half of the innings.
The partnership between Seifert and Walter laid the foundation for a competitive total. However, Southern Brave’s bowlers fought back strongly after the openers were dismissed.
Southern Brave Bowlers Fight Back
Jos Buttler was dismissed for just 1, while Heinrich Klaasen also failed to make an impact, falling for a duck. Leus du Plooy was run out after scoring only one run, bringing Manchester Super Giants under pressure.
Tom Moores provided a useful contribution with 16 from 12 balls, including a four and a six. Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 5 from 7 balls as Manchester Super Giants eventually reached 149/8.
Adil Rashid was the pick of the Southern Brave bowlers, delivering an outstanding spell. He conceded only 17 runs from his 20 balls and claimed two wickets. Marcus Stoinis also bowled economically, while Chris Jordan and Moeen Ali picked up one wicket each.
Southern Brave Lose Michael Pepper Early
Chasing 150, Southern Brave suffered an early setback when Michael Pepper was dismissed for a three-ball duck by Gus Atkinson. Jamie Smith then tried to rebuild the innings and scored 26 from 25 balls, hitting two fours.
However, Moeen Ali was dismissed without scoring, leaving Southern Brave under pressure. Marcus Stoinis then injected some much-needed momentum into the chase with an aggressive 21 from 12 balls, including two fours and a six.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Southern Brave remained within touching distance of the required rate.
Tristan Stubbs Keeps Southern Brave in the Game
Tristan Stubbs produced the standout innings for Southern Brave during the chase. He remained unbeaten on 53 from 38 balls and struck one four and three sixes.
Stubbs showed excellent composure despite the pressure of a demanding run chase. His unbeaten half-century kept Southern Brave in contention until the final stages, but the required rate continued to climb as wickets fell around him.
Nikhil Chaudhary also played an important cameo, scoring 19 from just 10 balls with four boundaries. However, his dismissal left Southern Brave needing a big finish from the remaining batters.
Manchester Super Giants Hold Their Nerve
With the game entering its decisive phase, Manchester Super Giants’ bowlers maintained their composure and restricted Southern Brave to 139/6. Gus Atkinson was particularly impressive, finishing with two wickets from his 20 balls while conceding just 19 runs.
Liam Dawson also played a crucial role with the ball, taking two wickets for 24 runs from his 20 balls. Josh Tongue claimed one wicket, while Michael Bracewell picked up one.
Chris Jordan finished the innings with a boundary from his only ball, remaining unbeaten on 4. However, Southern Brave could only reach 139/6, falling 10 runs short of the target.
Paul Walter Named Player of the Match
Paul Walter was named Player of the Match for his match-winning batting performance. He smashed 64 runs from only 32 balls, with six fours and four sixes, at a strike rate of 200.
His explosive innings gave Manchester Super Giants the platform to post 149/8. Although Southern Brave’s bowlers managed to restrict the total after the strong opening partnership, Walter’s contribution proved decisive in the final result.
Manchester Super Giants Secure a 10-Run Victory
Manchester Super Giants held their nerve to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in a thrilling contest at The Rose Bowl. Their total of 149/8 proved enough despite Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten 53 and a late fight from Southern Brave.
Paul Walter’s explosive 64 and Tim Seifert’s 55 gave Manchester Super Giants the perfect start, while Gus Atkinson and Liam Dawson delivered crucial spells during the second innings.
Southern Brave showed plenty of fight through Stubbs and Nikhil Chaudhary, but the team ultimately finished on 139/6. Manchester Super Giants therefore secured an important 10-run victory in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
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