Manchester Super Giants vs Southern Brave Match 26 Full Commentary

Result · Aug 08 2026, Sat - 10:30 PM (IST)

Match 26, - Utilita Bowl

SOB

139/6 (20.0)

MSG

149/8 (20.0)

Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 10 runs

CRR:6.95

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Paul Walter

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We are back for Southern Brave's reply with the bat!
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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Is 149 enough? Southern Brave have displayed brilliant discipline in the second half, led by spin duo Adil Rashid (2/17) and Moeen Ali (1/21), who choked the run flow completely. Captain Chris Jordan also chipped in with a tight spell of 1/9 off 10 balls to ensure no late fireworks. Manchester Super Giants finish on 149/8 off their 100 balls, a defendable total, but Southern Brave will be thrilled with how they dragged themselves back into the contest.
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The unbelievable collapse - Just when a 180+ score looked like a formality, the innings took a dramatic turn. Nikhil Chaudhary provided the initial breakthrough by removing Walter on ball 63, triggering an extraordinary collapse. Big names like Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, and Michael Bracewell fell cheaply in quick succession for single digits. Manchester lost 8 wickets for just 30, completely losing their grip on the game.
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A flying start - Manchester Super Giants got off to a dream start after choosing to bat, with Tim Seifert and Paul Walter putting on a masterclass at the top. The duo put together a blistering 119-run opening partnership off just 64 balls, taking the bowling attack to the cleaners. Walter was the chief aggressor with a explosive 64 off 32 balls, while Seifert matched him shot-for-shot with a crisp 55 off 34 to set up what looked like a massive total.
19.5

OUT! TIMBER! Jofra Archer gets a wicket. Another full toss, on off, Tom Moores rocks back and swings hard but misses it completely. The ball rattles over the off pole. Manchester Super Giants end their innings at 149/8.
19.4

A full toss, on off, Gus Atkinson looks to slap it but misses. The ball just goes over the bails towards the keeper. The batters run for a bye.
19.3

Full and outside off, Gus Atkinson looks to slap it but misses.
19.2

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for the Manchester Super Giants! A full toss, on off, Gus Atkinson opens the face of his bat and guides it through backward point for a boundary.
19.1

Full, on off, Tom Moores pushes it to mid off for a single.
18.5

Flatter, on off, Gus Atkinson drags it to square leg for a single.
18.4

Fullish, on off, Gus Atkinson taps it back to the bowler.
18.3

Much fuller, on off, Gus Atkinson tucks it to mid-wicket.
18.2

Full and outside off, Gus Atkinson looks to sweep it but misses.
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Gus Atkinson is the next batter.
18.1

OUT! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali gets a wicket now. Flatter, on leg, Liam Dawson gets down on one knee and looks to slog it. He doesn't connect well as the ball carries on the deep. Michael Pepper keeps his composure near the fence and takes a good catch.
17.5

Fired in, on off, Liam Dawson eases it to cover for a single.
17.4

Nice and full, on off, Tom Moores pushes it to mid on for a single.
17.3

FOUR! That's a good shot! Short and wide, Tom Moores latches onto it and cuts it magnificently through backward point for a boundary.
17.2

Much fuller, outside off, Liam Dawson pushes it to cover for a single.
17.1

Quicker, outside off, Liam Dawson cuts it to point.
16.5

A googly, outside off, Liam Dawson looks to block it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. They send it upstairs to have a check. No bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that the impact was outside the line. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT.
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Liam Dawson walks in.
16.4

OUT! TAKEN! Another one goes down. Full and on off, Michael Bracewell stays back and looks to loft it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards long on. Jofra Archer runs to his left and takes a well-judged catch.
16.3

In the air, safe. Full, on off, Tom Moores chips it over point. The ball lands safely as the batters cross.
16.2

Quicker, on leg, Tom Moores flicks it to short fine leg.
16.1

SIX! That will ease some pressure. Short, on off, Tom Moores rocks back and lofts it over long on. Jofra Archer runs to his left and tries to take the catch but parries the ball over the fence.
15.6

Fullish, on off, Tom Moores eases it to mid off for a single.
15.5

Quicker, outside off, Michael Bracewell pushes it to point for a run.
15.4

Full, on off, Tom Moores taps it to cover for a single.

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Dropping down the curtains - That wraps up another thrilling chapter in The Hundred, but the action doesn't stop here! Join us again on Sunday, 9th August for a blockbuster double-header. First, Sunrisers Leeds face off against Welsh Fire at 1.30 pm GMT, followed by London Spirit with Birmingham Phoenix at 5 pm GMT. Make sure to tune in early for all the pre-match coverage, pitch reports, and toss updates. Until next time, it's a wrap from our end. Cheers and goodbye!
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PLAYER OF THE MATCH - The award goes to Manchester Super Giants' Paul Walter for knocking 64 runs off 32 balls, which gave the team the start they needed. Walter says that he is delighted with the result and his performance as well. He adds that it was one of his finest knocks and he enjoyed his time in the middle. He reckons that they needed to win this game to keep themselves in the competition and says that their bowlers did a good job to defend the total. Ends by saying that hopefully Tim Seifert's hamstring is okay.
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Time for the presentation ceremony...
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Brave bowlers pull it back - Manchester Super Giants set the tone in their first innings, racing to 149/8 after electing to bat. Paul Walter was the standout, smashing 64 off just 32 balls, while Tim Seifert supported him with a quickfire 55 as the pair put on 119 for the opening wicket. But the Brave bowlers clawed things back in the middle, with Adil Rashid picking 2 wickets and Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali and Nikhil Chaudhary each chipping in with a wicket apiece to restrict MSG to a below-par total after a flurry of quick dismissals in the back half.
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Shipwrecked within sight of port - Tristan Stubbs and David Miller tried to get the chase done in the last quarter of the game, but the deficit was too much, and it looked gone for the Brave when Miller got dismissed by Mitchell. But the story wasn't done yet. Nikhil Chaudhary came out and started etching close to the target. At the end of the last set, they needed 19, but Gus Atkinson once again stepped up and won it for the side.
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Giants turn the screws - Before the start of the second innings, we all thought it was chasable and it's not some mountain to climb for the Brave, but the Super Giants certainly made it look like one. Their bowlers were pumped up from the first set when Gus Atkinson picked up a wicket on the third delivery. After that, the situation was steadied by Tristan Stubbs and Jamie Smith, but they were hot on the heels as the bowlers were tight with their lines and lengths.
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Rollercoaster of emotions - Oh my goodness, what a match it was! Full of entertainment, and till the very last set, we were all on the edge of our seats. We all knew how important this match was in terms of their qualification for the play-offs, and after all the drama, Manchester Super Giants have won by 10 runs. This means Southern Brave is out of the play-off race. Whereas the winning side will get these crucial points and leapfrog to third in the points table, knocking MI London from that position.
19.5

FOUR! Edgy! Bangs it short, on off, Chris Jordan looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short fine leg for a boundary. Manchester Super Giants beat the Southern Brave by 10 runs.
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That will be enough! Gus Atkinson was looking for a dot delivery, but instead he got a wicket. Jofra Archer comes out to the middle to face the last ball.
19.4

Nikhil Chaudhary b Gus Atkinson 19 (10)

OUT! TIMBER! Gus Atkinson has the last laugh. Hard length, on off, Nikhil Chaudhary stays back and throws a kitchen sink at it. Misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. Nonetheless, it was a brilliant cameo from Nikhil Chaudhary.
19.3

That should do it for Manchester Super Giants. A yorker, down leg, Nikhil Chaudhary shuffles across and looks to flick it but misses.

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The crowd is joing going wild with each boundary. The deficit is now 15 off 3 balls.
19.2

FOUR! That's a good shot! A wide yorker, Nikhil Chaudhary opens the face of his bat and guides it through backward point for a boundary. 15 needed from the final 3 balls now.
19.1

A yorker, on leg, Nikhil Chaudhary looks to flick it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards the keeper. Dot.
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Oh boy! Last set to go and just Southern Brave would need 19 runs off it. Jos Buttler walks up to Gus Atkinson to have a chat.
18.6

FOUR! Nikhil Chaudhary is turning it on here! Length and outside off, Nikhil Chaudhary picks it well and slashes it over backward point for a boundary. 19 runs needed from the final set now. Nikhil Chaudhary is playing some cameo out here.
18.5

Much fuller, outside off, Nikhil Chaudhary chips it over cover. The fielder runs behind and dives but fails to reach at it. The batters collect two runs.
18.4

FOUR! Streaky boundary again! Full and outside off, Nikhil Chaudhary swings hard but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races through short third for a boundary.
18.3

FOUR LEG BYES! Hard length and just outside off, Nikhil Chaudhary looks to heave it but misses. The ball hits his pads and races away to the fence at third man. They refer for a possible lbw and Ball Tracking shows that the ball was missing the stumps.
18.2

FOUR! That was much needed! Hard length, on off, Nikhil Chaudhary rides the bounce and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
18.1

Wide! Down the leg side, Nikhil Chaudhary looks to pull it but misses.

17.5

Quicker, on off, Nikhil Chaudhary eases it to mid on for a single.
17.4

David Miller c Leus du Plooy b Michael Bracewell 7 (8)

OUT! TAKEN! What a catch this is from Leus du Plooy. Flatter, outside off, David Miller reaches out to it and looks to loft it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards extra covers. Leus du Plooy runs forward and dives. Manages to take the catch just inches above the ground. Nikhil Chaudhary walks out to the middle as the new batter.
17.3

Short and wide, Tristan Stubbs slaps it over cover for a single.
17.2

SIX! That has gone a long way. Fifty up for Tristan Stubbs. Flatter, on leg, Tristan Stubbs stands tall and powers it over long on for a biggie.
17.1

Flatter, on leg, David Miller tugs it through mid-wicket for a single.
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Strategic Timeout! Last 15 balls left and Southern Brave have to chase 47 runs. Michael Bracewell did a very good job, giving away just four runs. It is not easy to come in at this crucial phase and bowl in tight lines, but with all his experience, he lived up to the team's expectations. Right now, the Super Giants would just hope to avoid leaking boundaries. Strap in for a massive final stretch! Michael Bracewell will continue his spell.
16.5

Too full, on leg, Tristan Stubbs digs it to mid on for a single. A brilliant set of 5 from Michael Bracewell.
16.4

Quicker, down leg, David Miller eases it to point for a quick single.
16.3

Turning away, outside off, David Miller taps it to the cover fielder.

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