Brave hold on to beat MI London in thrilling finale
Southern Brave held their nerve to beat MI London by one run in a tense finish to their 2026 Women's Hundred fixture at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. The victory came down to the final over, with bowler Lauren Bell restricting MI London to just six runs to seal the narrow win for her side.
The tight finish underlined the competitive nature of this season's Women's Hundred, with the result decided only on the last ball. Highlights of the match are available via BBC Sport, alongside a full match report detailing how Bell "stayed cool" to close out the win for Southern Brave.
- Southern Brave beat MI London by one run in the Hundred
- Lauren Bell held MI London to six runs in the final over
- Match played at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton
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The Women's Hundred is a short-form cricket competition in England where each side bats for one hundred deliveries. It is one of the most significant tournaments on the English cricket calendar and features eight franchises representing different regions of the country.
Southern Brave and MI London are two of these regional franchises that take part in the tournament. They play against each other and other teams throughout the season in a league format.
The tournament attracts skilled players from England and internationally, resulting in matches between closely matched sides. Each game counts towards determining how teams progress through the competition.