London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 26th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

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23 August 2025 | 01:06PM
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The Hundred 2025 continues its thrilling run with the 26th match between London Spirit and Southern Brave at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on August 23, 10:30 PM IST. This clash carries immense significance for both sides as they look to strengthen their positions on the points table heading into the crucial final stretch of the league phase.


The London Spirit enter this encounter with a mix of seasoned internationals and young domestic stars, forming a versatile lineup that can adapt to multiple match scenarios. Their batting unit has solid anchors alongside powerful strikers, while their all-rounders ensure depth and balance across departments. On the bowling front, they rely on a combination of pace and spin to maintain pressure and pick up breakthroughs at key moments.


Meanwhile, the Southern Brave arrive with an explosive batting order capable of setting or chasing big totals. Their middle-order firepower combined with all-round options makes them a formidable unit. Backed by a pace-heavy bowling attack with experience and wicket-taking ability, they pose a serious threat in crunch situations.


Fans following the LOS vs SOB Live Score can expect a high-quality battle, as both teams bring the right blend of skill, strategy, and flair to the contest at the “Home of Cricket.”

London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 26th Match Details

Series

The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

Match

London Spirit vs Southern Brave

Date & Time

23 August 2025, 10:30 PM

Venue

Lord's Cricket Ground

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London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 26th Match Weather Condition

01:00 pm

Cloud

25%

Humidity

56%

Wind

5.4 km/h

20.4

o

Partly cloudy

Lord's Cricket Ground

Lord's Cricket Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The surface at Lord’s often plays true, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers depending on how they approach the game. Early on, pacers may extract some movement with the new ball under lights, making the powerplay overs crucial. Batters, however, can dominate once they settle in, as the even bounce allows fluent stroke play. Spinners tend to come into the game during the middle overs, especially if the surface is on the drier side. The boundaries at Lord’s are relatively long on one side, which may force batters to be selective with their attacking shots. A par score in this format could hover around the 150–160 run mark, with the chasing team usually holding an advantage due to the dew factor in night games.

London Spirit Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Southern Brave Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

133

X

129

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

195-4 by LS vs TR

X

80-10 by LS vs OI

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

140-9 by BP vs LS

X

160-6 by LS vs MO

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

9

53%
|
47%
Bowling First

8

London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 26th Match Squad

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London Spirit Probable XI :

Kane Williamson, Keaton Jennings, David Warner, Sean Dickson, Wayne Madsen, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, John Simpson, Ryan Higgins, Jamie Overton, Daniel Douthwaite

Southern Brave Probable XI :

Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Vince, Hilton Cartwright, Toby Albert, Laurie Evans, Jordan Thompson, Michael Bracewell, James Coles, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer

Conclusion

London Spirit will bank on their experienced batting core and well-rounded attack to gain an edge, while the Southern Brave will look to their dynamic top-order and strike bowlers to deliver another statement performance. Given the quality of both teams, this game could go down to the final set of deliveries, with individual brilliance likely to tilt the result. For fans at Lord’s and those tracking live, this is shaping up to be one of the standout fixtures of the tournament.