LS vs BP 28 Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : London Spirit produced a sensational batting display to defeat Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets in the 28th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Lord’s, London. After choosing to bowl first, London Spirit restricted Birmingham Phoenix to 162/4 from 100 balls before chasing down the target in just 82 balls.
Liam Livingstone was the star of the match, smashing a breathtaking 66 off 30 balls to take the game away from Birmingham Phoenix. His explosive innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
Joe Clarke Leads Birmingham Phoenix’s Charge
Birmingham Phoenix made a strong start after being asked to bat first. Joe Clarke anchored the innings with an outstanding 73 off 42 balls, hitting four fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 173.81.
Mitchell Owen was dismissed for six before Joe Weatherley struggled to accelerate, scoring only six from 14 balls. Laurie Evans added seven from five balls, leaving Birmingham Phoenix needing a strong finish.
Sean Dickson Provides a Powerful Finish
Sean Dickson stepped up in the closing stages with an unbeaten 51 off 28 balls. His innings included four fours and three sixes and helped Birmingham Phoenix maintain a strong scoring rate.
Donovan Ferreira then provided a late burst, smashing an unbeaten 14 off just five balls, including a four and a six. Birmingham Phoenix finished on 162/4 from 100 balls, giving London Spirit a challenging target.
London Spirit Bowlers Keep Phoenix Under Control
London Spirit’s bowling attack did enough to restrict Birmingham Phoenix from reaching an even bigger total. Adam Milne, James Coles, Mason Crane and Henry Crocombe picked up one wicket each.
Mason Crane was particularly economical, conceding only 26 runs from his 20 balls. James Coles also bowled a disciplined spell, taking 1 wicket for 25 runs.
Bairstow Gives London Spirit a Flying Start
London Spirit’s chase began aggressively. Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 16 off 11 balls before being dismissed, while Jonny Bairstow produced a blistering cameo.
Bairstow smashed 10 runs from just three balls, including a four and a six, giving London Spirit early momentum. However, the real destruction began when Liam Livingstone walked in.
Livingstone’s Explosive 66 Changes the Game
Liam Livingstone completely dismantled the Birmingham Phoenix bowling attack. The London Spirit captain scored a sensational 66 off just 30 balls, smashing seven fours and four sixes.
His strike rate of 220.00 ensured that the required run rate never became a concern. Livingstone’s aggressive stroke play rapidly shifted the momentum in London Spirit’s favour.
Dewald Brevis Finishes the Chase
Dewald Brevis continued the attack after Livingstone’s dismissal, producing an unbeaten 55 off 31 balls. He struck five fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 177.42.
James Coles remained unbeaten on 9 off seven balls as London Spirit reached 166/3 in only 82 balls, winning the match with 18 balls remaining.
London Spirit’s Bowlers Face Tough Challenge
Birmingham Phoenix managed three wickets during the chase. Saqib Mahmood dismissed Jonny Bairstow, while Tom Helm removed Liam Livingstone after his match-winning innings. Jordan Thompson also claimed the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
However, Birmingham Phoenix could not stop Dewald Brevis from finishing the match comfortably. Their bowlers struggled to contain the explosive London Spirit batting lineup.
Player of the Match
Liam Livingstone was named Player of the Match for his magnificent 66 off 30 balls. His innings featured seven fours and four sixes and came at a strike rate of 220.00.
Livingstone’s explosive batting proved decisive as London Spirit chased down 163 with ease.
Match Result
London Spirit defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets.
Birmingham Phoenix: 162/4 in 100 balls
London Spirit: 166/3 in 82 balls
London Spirit delivered a dominant performance at Lord’s, with Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis combining for a devastating chase to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
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