Northern Superchargers, Southern Brave Win Key Hundred Matches, Impact Playoff Race

Zak Crawley starred with a commanding unbeaten 55 to guide Northern Superchargers to an eight-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's, reclaiming third place in The Hundred men's standings. Crawley formed crucial partnerships with Dawid Malan and Dan Lawrence during the chase of 136 runs, finishing the match with 18 balls to spare while maintaining his position as the tournament's leading run-scorer. London Spirit struggled despite solid innings from Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith, being restricted to 135 for three, with the latter part of their innings marked by a lack of boundaries. Meanwhile, Southern Brave edged Welsh Fire by four runs in a tense game, powered by Hilton Cartwright's explosive 51 not out, ending their losing streak. The Brave Women's team preserved their unbeaten run with a narrow last-ball win over Welsh Fire, while Northern Superchargers Women dominated London Spirit Women by eight wickets to move into second place in the standings. These results have intensified the playoff race in both the men's and women's competitions.