Spirit crush poor Brave to keep slim hopes alive

London Spirit boosts chances with a 47-run victory over Southern Brave in The Hundred men's competition at Lord's, keeping their slim qualification hopes alive while denting Brave's top-three finish chances. Spinner Liam Dawson's 3-23 and seamer Richard Gleeson's 3-30 led Spirit's bowling attack, containing Brave to 139-9 in pursuit of 187. The win sets up a must-win final match scenario for both teams, needing favorable outcomes and net run-rate considerations for qualification - with Spirit's Kane Williamson's quick 50 guiding the way in the crucial victory.