The Hundred 2025 Match 26: LNS vs SOB head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

London Spirit (LNS) will take on Southern Brave (SOB) in Match No. 26 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Lord’s, London, on Saturday, August 23. Spirit are currently struggling at seventh on the points table with just two wins, and with only two games left in the group stage, they must win both to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Southern Brave, meanwhile, sit in fourth with 12 points and although placed in the top half, their qualification spot is still not fully secure. They would be able to consolidate their standing and thus reduce the pressure for the last league clash by winning this game.

LNS vs SOB: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played – 4
London Spirit won – 1
Southern Brave won – 2
No Result – 1

As London Spirit and Southern Brave have had a great rivalry going, the latter has been leading the overall results by a small margin. This time, with a higher number of points to be gained, the teams are about to have one of the most decisive matches to date.

LNS vs SOB: Pitch Report

In the last few matches held at Lord’s, the conditions have been quite balanced for both sides. Even so, bowlers seem to have a bit more success than batsmen judging by the previous records. So, it looks like a challenging first-innings score will be the key to winning this game.

LNS vs SOB: Predicted Playing XIs

London Spirit (LNS): David Warner, Jamie Smith (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Ollie Pope, Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall

Southern Brave (SOB): James Vince (C), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (WK), Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley