Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants Match Report, The Hundred 2026

Manchester Super Giants won by 10 runs in the 26th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 at The Rose Bowl. Paul Walter produced a devastating 64 off 32 balls to power the Giants to 149 for 8, a total that proved just enough to hold off a spirited Southern Brave chase at Southampton. The win lifts Manchester Super Giants to 2nd (4W 3L, 16pts) while Southern Brave remain 6th (2W 5L, 8pts) and slipping further from playoff contention.

Manchester Super Giants Innings – Walter’s Explosive 64 Steals the Show

Manchester Super Giants won the toss and elected to bat, and the decision paid immediate dividends. Tim Seifert set the platform with 55 off 34 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 162, building a 122-run stand before being run out at 122/1 in the 14th over. But it was Paul Walter who took centre stage – his 64 off just 32 deliveries (6 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 200 came at a critical juncture and transformed the innings from steady to explosive.

The Giants’ middle order crumbled around these two. Jos Buttler managed just 1 off 4 at 121/2 in the 13th over, while Heinrich Klaasen fell for a duck at 123/3 in the 14th. Leus du Plooy (1 off 1) was run out at 125/4 in the 15th, and Michael Bracewell departed for 1 at 135/6 in the 16th. Tom Moores (16 off 12, 1 four, 1 six) provided late impetus before being bowled at 149/7, while Liam Dawson (2 off 5) was caught at 142/8 in the 18th. Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 5 off 7.

Adil Rashid was the standout bowler for Southern Brave, claiming 2 for 17 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 5.31. Moeen Ali took 1 for 21 from 3.2 overs, Chris Jordan claimed 1 for 9 from 1.4, and Nikhil Chaudhary picked up 1 for 14 from 1.4 overs. Jofra Archer took 1 for 21 from 2.3 overs.

Southern Brave Chase Falls 10 Runs Short

Southern Brave’s chase began in disarray. Michael Pepper was bowled for a duck at 0/1 in the opening over, but Tristan Stubbs steadied the ship with an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 139. Jamie Smith (26 off 25, 2 fours) provided support in a 54-run stand before being caught at 54/2 in the 10th over.

Moeen Ali fell for a duck at 54/3 in the 10th, but Marcus Stoinis injected urgency with 21 off 12 (2 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 175 before being caught at 94/4 in the 15th. David Miller (7 off 8, 1 four) fell at 111/5 in the 17th, and Nikhil Chaudhary (19 off 10, 4 fours) was bowled at 135/6 in the 19th. Chris Jordan smashed 4 off 1 ball (1 four) to finish unbeaten, but the Giants held firm to secure a 10-run victory.

Gus Atkinson was the pick of Manchester’s bowlers with 2 for 19 from 3.2 overs at an economy of 5.7. Liam Dawson claimed 2 for 24 from 3.2 overs, Josh Tongue took 1 for 36 from 3.2, and Michael Bracewell picked up 1 for 12 from 1.4 overs.

Statz MVP: Paul Walter (Statz Rating: 116.73)

Paul Walter earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 116.73. His 64 off 32 balls (strike rate 200) proved decisive in setting a competitive total, and his ability to accelerate in the middle overs – when the Giants needed momentum most – made the difference between a par score and a winning one. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and Walter’s explosive batting at a critical juncture was the defining moment of the contest.

Top 5 Statz Ratings

• Paul Walter (MSG) – Statz Rating: 116.73 | 64 off 32 (SR 200, 6 fours, 4 sixes) – Explosive middle-order blitz that set the tone for Manchester’s total.
• Tim Seifert (MSG) – Statz Rating: 82.47 | 55 off 34 (SR 162, 4 fours, 2 sixes) – Solid foundation-building innings that anchored the Giants’ batting.
• Adil Rashid (SB) – Statz Rating: 74.37 | 2/17 from 3.2 overs (economy 5.31) – Miserly leg-spin bowling that restricted the Giants’ scoring.
• Tristan Stubbs (SB) – Statz Rating: 73.27 | 53 not out off 38 (SR 139, 1 four, 3 sixes) – Defiant unbeaten knock that kept Southern Brave in the hunt until the end.
• Gus Atkinson (MSG) – Statz Rating: 70.6 | 2/19 from 3.2 overs (economy 5.7) – Tight bowling in the death overs that sealed the victory.

Turning Point

The match turned when Paul Walter launched his assault in the middle overs. His 64 off 32 balls took Manchester from a steady 119 for 2 in the 12th over to 149 for 8 by the 19th, adding 30 runs in the final four overs. That acceleration proved crucial – Southern Brave got within 10 runs but never quite got over the line, with Nikhil Chaudhary being bowled at 135/6 in the 19th over when the Giants still needed just 15 runs from the final over.

Match Context

This was the 26th match of 34 in The Hundred 2026 group stage. Manchester Super Giants (2nd, 4W 3L, 16pts) consolidate their position in the top two with a crucial home win. Southern Brave (6th, 2W 5L, 8pts) slip further behind the playoff places and face an uphill battle to qualify. Check the full head-to-head record and bet builder on Statz for more detail on this encounter.