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Southern Brave defeated MI London by a single run in a dramatic Women's Hundred match at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Batting first, the Brave posted 126-7, led by Laura Wolvaardt (35), Jemima Rodrigues (32), and Maia Bouchier (31), while Hayley Matthews took 4-22 for MI London. In reply, Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 52 and captain Hollie Armitage added 27, putting MI London in a strong position. However, needing eight runs from the final five balls, Lauren Bell bowled a superb last over, conceding only four runs and denying Wyatt-Hodge the boundary on the final ball. The win gave Southern Brave their third consecutive victory, extending their lead at the top of the standings, while MI London remained winless at the bottom.
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Image: Southern Brave celebrate their victory over MI London
Southern Brave secured a dramatic one-run victory over MI London in a last-ball thriller at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, maintaining their unbeaten start to The Hundred campaign.
Match Summary
Jemima Rodrigues (32 off 22), opener Maia Bouchier (31 off 22), and top scorer Laura Wolvaardt (35) led the Brave to a below-par total of 126-7 after their 100 balls. West Indies star Hayley Matthews (4-22) produced brilliant off-spin to dismantle the home side's middle order.
Matthews then followed her bowling performance with an effective batting display, scoring 32 off 28 before being dismissed by Izzy Wong (1-20). However, a 50-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge (52no off 42) and captain Hollie Armitage (27) appeared to have guided MI London to victory, needing just eight runs from the final five balls.
Image: Jemimah Rodrigues notched 32 for Southern Brave as they posted 126-7
Final Over Drama
Lauren Bell produced a superb final over, leaving her England teammate Danni Wyatt-Hodge needing four runs from the last ball. Bell held her nerve, preventing Wyatt-Hodge from finding the boundary and condemning MI London to defeat.
Standings Impact
- Southern Brave secured their third consecutive victory, extending their lead at the top of the Hundred standings to six points ahead of the Manchester Super Giants.
- MI London remain winless and are rooted to the bottom of the Women's competition table.
Image: MI London's Danni Wyatt-Hodge made 52no in her team's loss
Player Reaction
Player of the match Jemima Rodrigues told Sky Sports:
"This team has great belief. What sets us apart is the calmness. We kept believing.
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"It was a tricky wicket. If you hit good lengths, it becomes tough to hit boundaries. I know I am standing here [with the Player of the Match trophy], but one of our bowlers should have got it, they bowled really well."
Highlights
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Related Links
- Scorecard: Southern Brave vs MI London, The Hundred
- The Hundred - latest men's and women's tables for 2026
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Southern Brave Edge MI London by One Run in Thrilling Hundred Encounter