Liam Livingstone’s Brilliant Effort Ends in Defeat as Manchester Super Giants Beat London Spirit by 7 Runs | LS vs MSG Match Result, The Hundred Men 2026
Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by 7 runs in The Hundred 2026 at Lord’s. Manchester Super Giants scored 138/9 in 100 balls after batting first. London Spirit fought hard in the chase but reached only 131/6 in 100 balls. They were too close to victory. Tim Seifert helped Manchester Super Giants set a strong target with his contribution of 67 runs from 45 balls.
Liam Livingstone was the top performer for London Spirit. He scored 69 runs from 40 balls and also took 2 wickets for 14 runs. London Spirit came close to the target because of Livingstone’s brilliant batting.
Player of the Match: Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance. He scored 69 runs from 40 balls during London Spirit’s chase. He also took 2 wickets for 14 runs.
Livingstone came to bat after London Spirit lost early wickets. He played an attacking innings and kept his team alive throughout the chase. He formed a 37-run partnership with Kiran Carlson. His other partnership with Dewald Brevis added 68 runs.
He brought London Spirit very close to the target but was dismissed by Sonny Baker in the final over. His effort was not enough to win the match. But his all-round performance made him the best player of the game.
Liam Livingstone Match Performance (The Hundred, Match)
| Match | Venue | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Boundaries |
| London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Lord’s | 69 | 40 | 172.5 | 4 Fours, 5 Sixes |
London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants Match Summary (The Hundred 2026)
Manchester Super Giants Innings
- Manchester Super Giants batted first after losing the toss.
- London Spirit bowlers kept taking wickets regularly. They stopped Manchester Super Giants from scoring freely.
- Captain Aiden Markram had a tough start and scored only 1 run from 10 balls. Adam Milne dismissed him.
- Tim Seifert became the main scorer for Manchester Super Giants. He scored 67 runs from 45 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes.
- He formed two important partnerships with Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen.
- Jos Buttler scored 16 runs from 11 balls. Later, Adam Zampa dismissed him.
- Heinrich Klaasen added 17 runs from 11 balls. He helped keep the team score moving.
- After Klaasen’s wicket, Manchester Super Giants started losing wickets quickly.
- Leus du Plooy scored 6 runs, while Tom Moores got run out without making any runs.
- Liam Livingstone dismissed both Liam Dawson and Gus Atkinson. He took two late wickets for London Spirit.
- Noor Ahmad stayed not out on 2 runs at the end of the innings.
- Tim Seifert was the big scorer for Manchester Super Giants before James Coles dismissed him for 67 runs.
- Manchester Super Giants finished their innings on 138/9 in 100 balls.
London Spirit Chase
- London Spirit needed 139 runs to win the match.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Kiran Carlson started the innings for London Spirit.
- Manchester Super Giants bowlers put pressure on London Spirit from the start.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 12 runs from 13 balls before Gus Atkinson dismissed him.
- James Rew was out for 0 runs from 2 balls. Josh Tongue took his wicket.
- Kiran Carlson scored 19 runs from 19 balls before Liam Dawson dismissed him.
- Liam Livingstone then played a brilliant innings. He kept the London Spirit alive in the match.
- Livingstone scored 69 runs from 40 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes.
- Dewald Brevis supported him with 22 runs from 23 balls.
- Livingstone and Brevis added a strong 68-run partnership to bring London Spirit closer to the target.
- Gus Atkinson took Dewald Brevis’s wicket. He gave Manchester Super Giants hope of winning.
- Sonny Baker took the wicket of Liam Livingstone in the final over.
- After Livingstone’s wicket, London Spirit needed 9 runs from the final 2 balls.
- Sonny Baker took another wicket of James Coles from the last ball.
- London Spirit ended their innings on 131/6 in 100 balls and lost by 7 runs.
London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants Match Statistics (Scorecard)
Manchester Super Giants Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | lbw b Milne |
| Tim Seifert | 67 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 148.88 | c Willey b Coles |
| Jos Buttler | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 145.45 | b Zampa |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 154.54 | c Livingstone b Willey |
| Leus du Plooy | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | b Zampa |
| Tom Moores | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Run Out |
| Liam Dawson | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 | b Livingstone |
| Gus Atkinson | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | c Overton b Livingstone |
| Noor Ahmad | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | Not Out |
| Josh Tongue | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Run Out |
| Extras | 13 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 138/9 | 100 balls | - | - | - | - |
Manchester Super Giants Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | RPB |
| Gus Atkinson | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.75 |
| Sonny Baker | 20 | 29 | 2 | 1.45 |
| Josh Tongue | 20 | 26 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Noor Ahmad | 20 | 36 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Liam Dawson | 20 | 23 | 1 | 1.15 |
London Spirit Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 92.3 | c du Plooy b Atkinson |
| Kiran Carlson | 19 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 100 | b Dawson |
| James Rew | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Atkinson b Tongue |
| Liam Livingstone (c) | 69 | 40 | 4 | 5 | 172.5 | b Baker |
| Dewald Brevis | 22 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 95.65 | c & b Atkinson |
| James Coles | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c Moores b Baker |
| Jamie Overton | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Not Out |
| Extras | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 131/6 | 100 balls | - | - | - | - |
London Spirit Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | RPB |
| David Willey | 20 | 23 | 1 | 1.15 |
| Adam Milne | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0.73 |
| Jamie Overton | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Tymal Mills | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2.8 |
| Adam Zampa | 15 | 27 | 2 | 1.8 |
| James Coles | 15 | 24 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Liam Livingstone | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0.7 |
Top Run Scorers | LS-M vs MSG-M (The Hundred 2026)
- Liam Livingstone (London Spirit): 69 runs from 40 balls
- Tim Seifert (Manchester Super Giants): 67 runs from 45 balls
- Dewald Brevis (London Spirit): 22 runs from 23 balls
Liam Livingstone was the highest run scorer of the match with 69 runs. He played a powerful innings and almost completed a successful chase for London Spirit. Tim Seifert played the best innings for Manchester Super Giants. His 67 runs helped his team reach a winning total. Dewald Brevis also added 22 important runs during the chase.
Top Wicket Takers | LS-M vs MSG-M (The Hundred 2026)
- Liam Livingstone (London Spirit): 2 wickets for 14 runs
- Adam Zampa (London Spirit): 2 wickets for 27 runs
- Gus Atkinson (Manchester Super Giants): 2 wickets for 15 runs
- Sonny Baker (Manchester Super Giants): 2 wickets for 29 runs
Liam Livingstone performed the best with both bat and ball. He took two wickets for London Spirit and also scored important runs. Adam Zampa took two wickets for London Spirit. He gave away only 27 runs. For Manchester Super Giants, Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker played well. Atkinson took two wickets during the London Spirit chase. Baker gave a match-winning final over by taking two important wickets of Livingstone and Coles.
FAQs
Who won the London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants match?
Manchester Super Giants won the match by 7 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants?
Liam Livingstone was named the Player of the Match. He scored 69 runs and took 2 wickets.
What was Manchester Super Giants' final score?
Manchester Super Giants scored 138/9 in 100 balls.
When is the Manchester Super Giants' next match?
Manchester Super Giants will play their next match against Birmingham Phoenix on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
How many wickets did Liam Livingstone take against Manchester Super Giants?
Liam Livingstone took 2 wickets for 14 runs.
Where was the London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants match played?
The match was played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
How many runs did Manchester Super Giants win by?
Manchester Super Giants won the match by 7 runs.
When is the London Spirit's next match?
London Spirit will play their next match against Trent Rockets on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The match will be played at Trent Bridge.