Tim Seifert delivered a spectacular innings of 67 runs off just 45 balls, propelling the Manchester Super Giants to a narrow seven‑run victory over the London Spirit in a nail‑biting encounter at Lord's. The match began with the Super Giants losing the toss, which meant they had to set a target for the home side. They posted a competitive total of 138 runs, leaving the Spirit with a chase of 139 to win. The chase got off to an electrifying start when Spirit captain Liam Livingstone, who contributed heavily with both bat and ball throughout the tournament, took charge.
Livingstone smashed 69 runs from 40 deliveries, peppering the field with four fours and five sixes. His on‑fire performance brought the Spirit within striking distance, reducing the required runs to nine off the final three balls. However, his momentum was halted when Sonny Baker bowled him out, and Baker then sealed the win by dismissing James Coles in the final over. Livingstone reflected on the defeat, saying, "We couldn't get over the line, a little disappointed.
It was a good game of cricket. Just a shame we fell short.
The pitch was probably about par, but we fell behind the required run rate and couldn't recover in the end. I'm a bit rusty and disappointed, but we bowled some good deliveries in the middle overs and pulled the game back. It's a decent start and we hope to build on this." The match featured several other notable moments.
Early in the innings, the Super Giants suffered a setback when their captain Aiden Markram was dismissed for a single run after just ten deliveries, trapped by Adam Milne. Jos Buttler followed, falling for 16 at the hands of Adam Zampa. Heinrich Klassen also went quickly, caught brilliantly by Livingstone at extra cover off a David Willey delivery, despite the sun making visibility challenging.
Zampa continued his spell, removing Leus du Plooy for six runs and leaving the visitors at 116‑4. Tom Moores was run out by James Rew, and Dewald Brevis was dismissed for a duck. Seifert then came to the crease, and after a brief partnership, he was caught by Willey at cover off a James Coles delivery.
On the bowling side, Livingstone proved his all‑round worth by taking the wickets of Liam Dawson and Gus Atkinson, and he also teamed up with Coles to execute a run‑out of Josh Tongue in the final over. The Spirit’s batting line‑up struggled against the disciplined Super Giants attack: Atkinson claimed the wickets of Lhuan‑Dre Pretorius (12), James Rew (0) and Dewald Brevis (22), while Kiran Carlson fell to Dawson.
Sonny Baker’s finishing spell highlighted why he is being touted as a future England star; his ability to deliver under pressure was evident as he bowled the final two wickets, securing the win for the Super Giants. The Hundred’s latest league tables and squad updates for the 2026 season were also highlighted in the coverage, along with reminders that fans can stream matches on NOW and catch highlights on Sky Sports and YouTube.
The weekend’s double‑header at Edgbaston will see the Birmingham Phoenix take on the Trent Rockets, with the women’s match kicking off at 3 p.m. and the men’s fixture at 6:30 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live, offering supporters ample cricket action to enjoy. Overall, the contest at Lord's showcased the excitement and unpredictability that The Hundred promises.
While the Spirit fell just short despite Livingstone’s heroic effort, the Super Giants’ balanced performance—anchored by Seifert’s explosive cameo and Baker’s death‑over heroics—earned them a well‑deserved win. The tournament continues to build momentum, with more thrilling fixtures on the horizon.