Top 3 reasons why Southern Brave Men lost to Northern Superchargers Men in the Hundred 2025 match 11

Southern Brave Men were heartbroken after a fantastic last-ball thriller in match 11 of The Hundred 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The Southern Brave lost by three wickets to the Superchargers. Brave managed to score 139/5 and it was Laurie Evans (53 off 34) and James Coles (49 off 36) who scored most of the runs. Despite this, a well-disciplined bowling fight from the Superchargers and a remarkable finish by Graham Clark allowed the visitors to wheel away the target, arriving at 141/7 on the last ball of the game.

1. The Superchargers' Finisher, Graham Clark Kept His Calm

Graham Clark was up to the task despite the pressure, blasting an exquisite last-ball six to guarantee the chase. His cool and forceful end changed the course of the game into Northern Superchargers' favor just at the very last moment

2. The Superchargers Bowling Was Outstanding in the Beginning

The Superchargers' bowlers hit the mark early, with Jacob Duffy being the main culprit of the disarray of Southern Brave's top order as he took 3 wickets for 26 runs. Mitchell Santner was also efficient with his 2 wickets, effectively contributing to the low scoring in the middle overs of the match.

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3. The Pressure of The Last Overs and the Lost Momentum of Southern Brave

Laurie Evans (53 off 34) and James Coles (49 off 36) contributed strongly to Southern Brave’s innings but the lower middle order could not push on. Northern Superchargers maintained the pressure throughout the death overs, and while they took Evans and Cartwright in quick succession at crucial moments, it was those wickets combined with others that eventually brought a tense chase.