Northern Superchargers Edge Brave in Last-Ball Thriller
Northern Superchargers chased down 140 to beat Southern Brave by 3 wickets in the Hundred Men’s match at Southampton. Graham Clark’s unbeaten 38 off 24 balls sealed victory with no balls left. Craig Overton took 3 for 29 for Brave, while Jacob Duffy’s 3 for 26 and Mitchell Santner’s 2 for 24 led NSC’s bowling effort.
Southern Brave took to the crease first after losing the toss in the 11th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on August 13, 2025, and battled their way to a respectable 139/5 in their 100 balls.
Southern Brave’s Innings
The innings kicked off with a nightmare start as opener Leus du Plooy was bowled for a duck on the second ball by Jacob Duffy, whose searing delivery sent the stumps flying. The early blow rattled Brave, and things worsened when captain James Vince, tasked with steadying the ship, fell for 6 runs off 6 balls, caught by Tom Lawes off Duffy’s bowling. With the score at 18/2 after just 13 balls, panic seemed to set in. Jason Roy, known for his fearless batting, tried to wrest back control, smashing 11 runs off 9 balls with two crisp boundaries. But Duffy struck again, dismissing Roy, leaving Southern Brave in a dire 26/3 after 24 balls, their top order shattered by Northern Superchargers’ relentless attack.
Both openers are GONE! 👊
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 13, 2025
What a start for Jacob Duffy 💜 #TheHundred pic.twitter.com/HcSmljoPlP
The daunting task of rebuilding fell to James Coles and Laurie Evans, who forged a partnership that became the lifeline of Brave’s innings. Coles, batting at number four, played with calm assurance, finishing unbeaten on 49 off 36 balls. His innings included three boundaries and a towering six, blending caution with well-timed aggression at a strike rate of 136.11. Coles’ knack for finding gaps and rotating the strike kept the scoreboard ticking during a tense phase. Laurie Evans, the wicketkeeper, brought raw power, hammering 53 off 34 balls in a knock that electrified the 11,885 fans in attendance. His aggressive approach, featuring six fours and two massive sixes, boasted a strike rate of 155.88. Evans dominated the Superchargers’ bowlers, particularly in the middle overs, shifting the momentum with bold strokeplay.
Their 87-run stand for the fourth wicket, built over 57 balls, was the heart of Brave’s recovery, lifting them from a shaky 26/3 to a more promising 113/4 by the 81st ball. Evans’ dismissal, caught by Zak Crawley off Mitchell Santner’s crafty spin, broke the partnership, leaving Brave at 113/4. Hilton Cartwright, coming in at number six, lasted just 2 balls, scoring 1 run before being caught by Duffy off Santner, with the score at 115/5 after 84 balls. Michael Bracewell joined Coles for the final push, adding an unbeaten 15 off 11 balls, including a six that cleared the stands. The pair scrambled 24 runs in the last 16 balls, pushing Brave to 139/5, a run-per-ball rate of 1.39. Four wides made up the extras, but the Superchargers’ disciplined bowling, especially in the middle overs, kept Brave from running away with the score.
Jacob Duffy was the star with the ball for Northern Superchargers, delivering a fiery 3/26 in his 20 balls, with 8 dot balls to his name. His early wickets of du Plooy, Vince, and Roy rocked Brave’s top order, setting the tone for a tight bowling effort. Mitchell Santner backed him up with 2/24, dismissing Evans and Cartwright to stall Brave’s charge. Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, and Adil Rashid kept things tight, conceding 35, 30, and 24 runs respectively, though they didn’t take wickets.
Immediate impact ⚡️
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 13, 2025
Jacob Duffy removes Leus du Plooy with his second EVER ball in #TheHundred 💜 pic.twitter.com/lHg1MmzQIU
The Superchargers’ attack was clinical, delivering 33 dot balls to choke Brave’s scoring, especially when Coles and Evans were trying to rebuild. The 139/5 felt defendable, but the failure of big names like Vince and Roy, coupled with the untapped potential of Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, and Jofra Archer, left Brave wondering if they could have pushed closer to 150. The stage was set for a tense chase, with Northern Superchargers needing 140 runs in 100 balls to claim victory before an eager Southampton crowd.
Northern Superchargers Innings
Northern Superchargers’ chase of 140 was a heart-pounding drama, culminating in a thrilling 3-wicket win, reaching 141/7 with no balls to spare. The innings started with a jolt as Dawid Malan, a key batter, was bowled by Craig Overton for 1 run off 2 balls, leaving NSC-M at 3/1 after 4 balls. Michael Pepper, the wicketkeeper, and Zak Crawley tried to rebuild, but the pressure was intense. Pepper scored 10 off 11 balls before Overton struck again, with James Coles taking a sharp catch, leaving NSC-M at 27/2 after 24 balls.
UNBELIEVABLE SCENES😤#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/CGZdpcJvfL
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 13, 2025
Crawley fought back with a bold 29 off 18 balls, smashing four boundaries and a six, but Tymal Mills had him caught by Chris Jordan, reducing the Superchargers to 49/3 after 37 balls. Harry Brook, the captain, and Dan Lawrence aimed to stabilize the innings, but the pitch offered just enough to keep the bowlers in the game. Brook played a lively 24 off 16 balls, striking three fours with flair, but Mills dismissed him, caught by Jordan, leaving NSC-M at 75/4 after 55 balls.
Lawrence followed soon after, scoring 10 off 9 balls before being caught by Hilton Cartwright off Overton, with the score at 80/5 after 59 balls. Needing 60 runs off the final 41 balls, the chase looked bleak, but Graham Clark and Mitchell Santner sparked a comeback. Clark, unbeaten on 38 off 24 balls, played a match-defining knock, hitting three fours and a six at a strike rate of 158.33. His cool-headedness and gap-finding ability were crucial. Santner added a vital 24 off 16 balls, including a four and a six, forming a 50-run sixth-wicket stand over 32 balls, helped by 3 extras.
The tension soared in the final stages. At the strategic timeout after 70 balls, NSC-M were 96/5, needing 44 runs off 30 balls. The sixth-wicket partnership pushed the score past 100 in 75 balls, keeping the chase alive. Santner’s dismissal, caught by Vince off Jofra Archer on the 92nd ball, left NSC-M at 130/6. Tom Lawes fell for a duck three balls later, caught and bowled by Archer, making it 130/7 with 5 balls remaining. Needing 10 runs off the final 5 balls, Graham Clark stayed composed, guiding NSC-M to 141/7 alongside Adil Rashid, who finished 1* off 1 ball, securing a nail-biting win at a run-per-ball rate of 1.41.
Craig Overton was Southern Brave’s best bowler, taking 3/29 in 20 balls, dismissing Malan, Pepper, and Lawrence to keep the game tight. Jofra Archer bowled a brilliant spell, conceding just 15 runs in 20 balls while taking 2 wickets (Santner and Lawes). Tymal Mills grabbed 2/38, removing Crawley and Brook, but was expensive in the death overs.
Northern Superchargers win a dramatic contest 😱#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/yoXQPXr5So
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 13, 2025
James Coles and Michael Bracewell went wicketless, conceding 21 and 30 runs respectively, while Chris Jordan bowled 5 balls for 7 runs. Brave’s bowlers managed 33 dot balls but couldn’t stop Clark and Santner in the crucial final overs, allowing NSC-M to snatch victory. The chase was about Northern Superchargers’ middle-order, overcoming early setbacks to secure a dramatic win. The powerplay yielded 31 runs for 2 wickets, setting a cautious tone, but the sixth-wicket stand between Clark and Santner turned the tide. Clark’s unbeaten knock earned him the Player of the Match award, securing 4 points for NSC-M, while Southern Brave took none.
TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game
Laurie Evans delivered a brilliant performance for Southern Brave, earning TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game. His 53 off 34 balls came when Brave were reeling at 26/3 after 24 balls. Evans’ 34-minute blitz, packed with six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 155.88, swung the momentum.
Laurie Evans shines with a solid fifty 💥
— iGamingKeeda (@igamingkeeda) August 13, 2025
Scoring 50 runs for Southern Brave against Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.
🏏 #LaurieEvans #TheHundred #HalfCentury #SouthernBrave #Cricket #iGamingKeeda pic.twitter.com/BWhc1dUyEw
Teaming up with James Coles, who scored an unbeaten 49, Evans built an 87-run fourth-wicket stand, lifting Brave to 139/5. His fearless strokeplay and ability to take on the bowlers lit up the crowd, making his knock the defining moment of Brave’s innings.
TCNI’s Hero of the Day
Graham Clark was TCNI’s Hero of the Day for his match-winning effort in Northern Superchargers’ chase. His unbeaten 38 off 24 balls, with three fours and a six at a strike rate of 158.33, held the innings together when NSC-M were struggling at 80/5. Clark’s composure, alongside a crucial 50-run stand with Mitchell Santner, kept the chase alive.
𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒏! ⚡🔥
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) August 13, 2025
Graham Clark smashes a six off the last ball, needing 5 off 1, to hand Southern Brave their first defeat of the season! 💜🤩💪#GrahamClark #TheHundred #NSvSB #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/Yw0KIwI6NQ
His ability to find gaps and stay calm under pressure guided NSC-M to 141/7, clinching a 3-wicket win with no balls to spare. Clark’s grit outshone other efforts, earning him the Player of the Match award and cementing his place as the game’s hero.
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