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Graham Clark’s Last-Ball Six Ends Southern Brave’s Unbeaten Streak in The Hundred 2025
Northern Superchargers Edge Brave in Dramatic Finish
The Southern Brave’s perfect start to The Hundred 2025 was halted in stunning fashion as Graham Clark smashed a six off the final ball to guide Northern Superchargers to a thrilling three-wicket win in Southampton. The tense clash went down to the wire, with both sides producing high-quality cricket under pressure.
Winning the toss, Superchargers’ skipper Harry Brook opted to bowl first, a decision that quickly paid dividends as his bowlers dismantled Brave’s top order during the powerplay.
Early Struggles for Southern Brave
Jacob Duffy’s New-Ball Burst
Jacob Duffy set the tone with a sharp opening spell, removing Leus du Plooy for a duck in the very first over. His pace and movement also accounted for James Vince soon after, while Jason Roy’s dismissal capped a disastrous start for the Brave, who found themselves reeling inside the opening 25 balls.
With the scoreboard pressure mounting, James Coles and Laurie Evans forged a vital partnership, adding 87 runs to stabilize the innings. Evans, in particular, went on the attack, racing to a 34-ball 53 with crisp boundaries through cover and straight down the ground.
Mitchell Santner’s Game-Changing Spell
Just when the Brave seemed poised for a late flourish, Mitchell Santner delivered a superbly controlled spell. His final set yielded just two runs and crucially included the wicket of Evans, breaking the momentum.
Late cameos from Coles and Michael Bracewell lifted the Brave to 139/5 on a two-paced wicket — a competitive score given the conditions.
Superchargers’ Run Chase Under Pressure
Crawley’s Brisk Start and Overton’s Strikes
Chasing 140, the Superchargers began brightly with Zak Crawley piercing the field for early boundaries. However, Craig Overton struck early to remove Dawid Malan, and later added the wickets of Michael-Kyle Pepper and Dan Lawrence, leaving the Brave sensing an opening.
Tight spells from Tymal Mills and Jofra Archer ramped up the pressure, with Archer’s blistering pace accounting for Mitchell Santner and Tom Lawes in his fiery penultimate set. Archer’s precision left the visitors needing 10 runs off the final five balls, setting the stage for a grandstand finish.
Clark’s Nerve of Steel in the Final Over
Facing Tymal Mills, Graham Clark threaded a crucial boundary off the 97th ball to ease the equation to 5 from 3 balls. Mills responded with two dot deliveries, leaving the match balanced on a knife’s edge.
On the very last ball, with victory or defeat hanging in the balance, Clark held his nerve and launched the delivery over deep midwicket for six, sealing a famous Northern Superchargers victory.
Match Summary
Southern Brave: 139/5 in 100 balls (Laurie Evans 53; Jacob Duffy 3-26)
Northern Superchargers: 142/7 in 100 balls (Graham Clark 38*; Craig Overton 3-29)
Result: Northern Superchargers won by 3 wickets
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