Men's Hundred,12th Match, Jul 29 2026- MI London Post 164, But London Spirit Chase It Down in Style

MI London Post a Competitive 164/5

After being asked to bat, MI London finished on 164/5 from 100 balls with several batters making valuable contributions.

Will Jacks anchored the innings brilliantly with 65 off 44 balls, smashing 8 fours and 2 sixes. Captain James Vince gave the innings a solid start with 26 from 20 deliveries, while Sherfane Rutherford provided the late fireworks, blasting 41 off just 19 balls at an impressive strike rate of 215.78.

Jason Roy chipped in with a quick 13, while Tom Curran remained unbeaten on 9 as MI London set a challenging total in their home.

Spirit Bowlers Keep Things Under Control

Despite the strong batting effort, London Spirit's bowlers prevented MI London from crossing the 170-run mark.

Jamie Overton starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 30 runs, dismissing Will Jacks, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Roy. James Coles and Andrew Tye picked up one wicket each, while David Willey and Adam Milne bowled economical spells.

Pretorius Sets Up the Chase

London Spirit came out aggressively in pursuit of 165.

Young opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius stole the show with a firing knock of 64 off only 28 balls, hammering 7 sixes and 3 boundaries. His explosive innings immediately shifted the momentum in Spirit's favor.

Jonny Bairstow continued the fast start with 23 from 12 balls, while captain Liam Livingstone added 16 before departing.

Brevis Finishes the Job

With the target still requiring a composed finish, Dewald Brevis played another outstanding innings, remaining unbeaten on 37 off just 18 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes.

James Rew supported him with an unbeaten 19, and the pair guided London Spirit to 165/3 in only 89 balls, sealing victory with 11 balls remaining.

MI London's Bowling Falls Short

MI London's experienced bowling attack struggled to contain Spirit's aggressive batting.

Trent Boult: 1/35
Richard Gleeson: 1/23
Olly Stone: 1/39
Rashid Khan: 0/20 from 20 balls

Although Rashid Khan bowled economically, the wickets never came when MI London needed them most.

Match Summary
Result London Spirit won by 7 wickets
MI London 164/5 (100 balls)
London Spirit 165/3 (89 balls)
Player of the Match Lhuan-dre Pretorius (64 off 28 balls)
Key Performers
MI London
Will Jacks – 65 (44)
Sherfane Rutherford – 41 (19)
Jamie Overton (Spirit) – 3/30
London Spirit
Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 64 (28)
Dewald Brevis – 37* (18)
James Rew – 19* (13)
Final Thoughts

MI London posted a competitive total led by Will Jacks and Sherfane Rutherford, but London Spirit's fearless batting proved too strong. Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided the perfect platform with a blistering half-century, while Dewald Brevis calmly finished the chase. The comprehensive seven-wicket victory strengthens London Spirit's campaign and highlights the batting depth that makes them one of the most dangerous teams in The Hundred 2026 campaign.